Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant 2025
Institution: Printed Matter
Deadline: 21 September 2025 (11:59 PM EST)
Location: International (open worldwide)
Printed Matter offers three unrestricted grants of $10,000 USD each to independent artists’ book publishers with a history of producing innovative and experimental publications. The grant supports capacity building and future projects, aiming to sustain and amplify independent presses with a strong curatorial and artistic vision.
Grant Details
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Grant Amount: $10,000 USD (unrestricted)
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Number of Awards: 3
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Eligibility: Independent publishers with at least one year of publishing history and an active catalogue. Publishers must demonstrate commitment to artists’ books as artworks and promote diversity, equity, and community engagement.
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Ineligible: Publishers focused mainly on fiction, non-fiction, poetry, catalogs, or monographs, or commercial client work only.
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Geographical Scope: Open internationally
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Additional Benefits: Featured exhibitor presence at an upcoming Printed Matter Art Book Fair (NY or LA) in 2026 (travel/accommodation costs not covered).
Selection Criteria
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Artistic and experimental use of the book format
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Commitment to social and political themes, underrepresented voices, and emerging artists
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Sustainability and impact potential of the grant on the publisher
