Grant opportunity
ACC Creative Fellowship 2026-2027
A six-month fellowship helping emerging creatives build portfolio work and a funded capstone project connected to conservation and advocacy.
- Funder
- American Conservation Coalition
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 9 September 2026
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 9 September 2026: Sep 9, 2026
- Award
- USD 1,000 capstone-project funding plus six months of training and mentorship
- Applicant
- Emerging artists, designers, writers, filmmakers, photographers, content creators and storytellers able to commit approximately five to ten hours weekly and provide a portfolio.
- Discipline
- Creative Communications and Environmental Advocacy
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The inaugural ACC Creative Fellowship combines creative strategy, real briefs, professional instruction and an independent project addressing a community need.
Who can apply
Applicants should be emerging creatives with a shareable portfolio and availability from late September 2026 through early April 2027.
What it supports
- Storytelling and creative strategy
- Conservation advocacy
- Portfolio and capstone development
Funding and duration
- USD 1,000 capstone-project support
- Mentorship and professional development
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 9 September 2026
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 9 September 2026: Sep 9, 2026
How to apply
Complete the application form on the official fellowship page and include a portfolio link.
Call details
Source-based overview
Four or five fellows will complete hands-on briefs, learn from creative professionals and produce a substantial project with mentorship and project funding.
Eligibility
Applicants should be emerging creatives with a shareable portfolio and availability from late September 2026 through early April 2027.
Funding and benefits
USD 1,000 capstone-project support
Mentorship and professional development
Themes and supported activities
Storytelling and creative strategy
Conservation advocacy
Portfolio and capstone development
Deadline and timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 9 September 2026: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 9 September 2026: Sep 9, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the application form on the official fellowship page and include a portfolio link.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.