START SOMETHING.
START SOMETHING.
Kindling Fund applications for 2026 projects will be due on Sunday, November 26th, 2025 at 11:59pm via Submittable for awards notifications in January of 2026. Please read the Apply/Eligibility sections before applying.
2026 Information sessions in October TBA.
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Congrats to the 2025 grantees!
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The Kindling Fund awards project grants ranging from $3,000 - $7,000 (with smaller Research and Development Grants) to Maine-based artists of all career levels, who organize projects that engage audiences and the visual arts in inventive and meaningful ways.
Administered by SPACE Gallery
538 Congress Street
Machigonne “Great Neck” aka Portland, ME 04101

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