Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant

The Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant was established so that ceramic sculpture artists or sculptors of diverse mediums may have the opportunity to devote a substantial period of time to the development of their own work. For more than 30 years, the foundation has supported artists in launching their body of work, furthering their artistic careers, expanding their talent or skill set, and creating a community of like-minded individuals that offer each other inspiration and motivation to realize their ultimate potential.

Annually, three grant tiers are offered: $60,000 First Place, $30,000 Second Place, and $20,000 Third Place. The foundation aims to financially support artist expenses to live, travel, and create. Grant winners' work is honored to those who express features redolent to genuine passion, an unrelenting energy to the craft, dynamism of disciplinary delivery, and transcendence of form.

Applicants must be 21 years or older at the time of the application deadline. Students enrolled in or attending any institution of higher learning (full-time or part-time) are not eligible, and work completed as a student is not eligible. Teachers are eligible if their program plan is for their development as artists rather than as teachers. The grant is not for the support of continued academic training. Application fee is $7.00. Winners are announced annually in mid-May. U.S. National Deadline: January 10, 2026.