Created in 2020 as a COVID relief fund, the NBAF Artist Project Fund (APF) will support 10 professional artists in the completion of an ongoing artistic project with a $2000 cash award in 2026. APF fosters a sense of community and creative collaboration, and provides immersive artistic and career development experiences to help participants grow as artists and creative entrepreneurs.

Overview & Timeline
Application Open: Monday, January 19, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 by 6:00 PM
Award Notification: Monday, March 16, 2026
Awards Distributed: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Cohort Program Length: April – September 2026

Eligibility:
NBAF accepts applications from artists working in the following disciplines: Visual Art, Music, Dance, Photography, Film/Television, Literary Arts, Theater, Multi-Disciplinary Arts.

Applicants must

• Be at least 21 years old
• Reside within the Metropolitan Atlanta area
• Be a professional working artist (we do not fund students)
• Have a project in process that needs additional funding