Field Funds // Open call: Artist-led Gatherings

Applications close November 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. 

Preview the entire application form as a document here.

Questions? Access needs? Write to programs@abladeofgrass.org or attend office hours (see below).

Field Funds recipients are selected randomly by a random number generator. All eligible applications have the same chance of being funded. 

We believe all parts of the creative process are valuable—from seeding new ideas to sharing work with audiences and archiving fleeting experiences. So, we designed a process where all eligible applications have the same chance of being funded. For this reason, there is no need for applicants to make a case for why a project is deserving of support, instead we ask applicants to speak directly and concisely to how they will specifically use $500. 

All applications will be reviewed for eligibility. All eligible applications will be automatically assigned a number, and a number generator will make final selections randomly. 4-5 applications will be selected for funding each cycle. Our intention is to create a nimble process that can be responsive to feedback and the changing needs of practitioners.

Learn more about Field Funds and see Frequently Asked Questions here.