THRIVE Grants Application 2026

Who can apply

Oklahoma visual artists are invited to submit an application for a THRIVE Grant from the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC). THRIVE Grants aim to further support artists’ innovation throughout Oklahoma with project grants of up to $10,000 for artist-led initiatives. These grants provide support for ambitious, impactful, and innovative visual arts projects that are collaborative and engage the community. Projects can occur across the state of Oklahoma and must be open and accessible to the public.. Artists have the option to apply for an Innovator Grant ($5,000) or a Powerhouse Grant ($10,000). We will have recipients within each category. All of the THRIVE requirements remain the same but the Innovator category will be ideal for individual applicants, smaller teams, and projects that are smaller in scale and budget size. The Powerhouse category will be better suited for projects that are larger in scale, engage multiple collaborators or partners, and/or have larger budgets. If you don't know which category you should apply for, send your inquiry to Ariana@ovac-ok.org, we are happy to answer your questions!. ELIGIBILITY:. The proposed project must have a central focus on the visual arts. Artistic practices firmly rooted in dance, theatre, music, or industry filmmaking are not eligible to apply.