In this grant program, the Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation’s goal is to encourage and support sculptors as well as writers on sculpture, both emerging and established.
The JBSF offers one $20,000 grant per year. Funds will go toward creating a work or a body of work that is essential to the artist’s development and a contribution to sculpture as a field.
The sculpture grant is specifically for an artist who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to sculpture that includes an informed and imaginative engagement with its materials, histories, and situation.
The grant recipient is expected to complete the project within one year of receiving the award.
The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation encourages submissions from sculptors and writers of all backgrounds. It does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, socioeconomic status, education, or disability.
Deadline and Announcement Dates
The 2025 Sculpture Grant Application will be open between February 1 and May 31 (11:59 PM EST), 2025.
Applications must be submitted through the JBSF Grant Application Form. An outline of the application questions can be accessed here.
September 2025 – Notification of advancement to Round 2, with further instructions
December 2025 – Notification of award
It is strongly recommended that you submit your application several days before the deadline to avoid technical or submission issues.
Applications may only be submitted once. You will receive confirmation of a successful submission within 24 hours.
Questions or concerns regarding the application can be directed to info@jonathanandbarbarasilverfoundation.org.