Fulcrum Fund

Location
Albuquerque / New Mexico (New Mexico–based artists)

Open to

  • Individual visual artists and artist collectives living and working in New Mexico.

  • Lead artist must have a U.S. Social Security number to receive funds; does not have to be a U.S. citizen.

  • Not eligible: current students, 501(c)(3) organizations, commercial businesses.  

  • Projects must be self-organized and publicly accessible.

  • Practice must be primarily visual art; strictly dance, theatre, or music-focused practices are ineligible.

  • Artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQIA+, and/or immigrant are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Fee
None specified.

What’s Provided

  • Grant funding between US$ 2,000 and US$ 10,000 per project.

  • Total funding pool: US$ 60,000 for 2026 cycle.

  • Projects supported can include experimental venues or collectives, public art, performances, publications, online/virtual works, residencies, film festivals, etc.

What the Applicant Must Cover

  • The budget should include all relevant costs: venue, materials, collaborators, travel, etc.

  • Equipment purchases are allowed but should not exceed ~25% of the total project request.

  • Reporting requirements: grantees must submit documentation and complete an evaluation after project completion.

Duration
Not strictly defined — projects may be one-time events, recurring, or ongoing, as long as they include a public-facing component.

Deadline
December 31, 2025, 11:59 pm (Submittable)

Other Notes

  • Applications must be submitted via Submittable; emailed or hand-delivered applications are not accepted.

  • Info sessions (virtual and in-person) are offered during the application window.

  • There is a free Creative Capital Curriculum resource available for both applicants and past grantees.

  • The Fulcrum Fund is part of the Regional Regranting Program of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

 

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