Short Description
Now in its second year, the Publisher Work Grant program offers funding to independent presses with a history of artists’ book publishing, acknowledging awardees’ accomplishments in past work and providing the capacity-building funds to enable future book projects and publisher sustainability. In 2025, three unrestricted grants of $10,000 USD will be awarded to three independent artists’ book publishers. Printed Matter will also extend a featured exhibitor presence at a forthcoming Printed Matter NY or LA Art Book Fair to selected presses.
Eligibility
Eligible imprints should be published with an “independent spirit,” and will generally be small in scale without major, ongoing, distribution support. More established publishers that field full-time staff, readily have access to funding opportunities, or already have a high visibility within the publishing landscape may be deprioritized.
Entities that are commercially run and exclusively publish client work are not eligible, though studios that additionally publish the work of artists under their own imprint are welcome to apply. Imprints that are connected to established institutions with other significant means of support are generally not eligible. The Grant is open to publishers based anywhere. International publishers are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
In 2025, three unrestricted grants of $10,000 USD will be awarded to three independent artists’ book publishers. Printed Matter will also extend a featured exhibitor presence at a forthcoming Printed Matter NY or LA Art Book Fair to selected presses.
Entry Fee
None
Location
New York City, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 21 September 2025
Website Link: https://www.printedmatter.org/workgrant
