Apply for Creative Time Open Call

Creative Time Open Call is a Creative Time grant providing between $15,000 and $100,000. Applications are due 2026-10-01 (open).

How to apply for Creative Time Open Call

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Creative Time Open Call from Creative Time, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Creative Time before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Creative Time Open Call?

Creative Time Open Call is offered by Creative Time and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Creative Time Open Call provide?

Creative Time Open Call provides between $15K and $100K per award from Creative Time. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Creative Time Open Call deadline?

Applications for Creative Time Open Call are due 2026-10-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Creative Time, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Creative Time Open Call?

To apply for Creative Time Open Call, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Creative Time.