Applications for 2026 were open from Monday, September 15, 2025 through Friday, October 31, 2025, 11:59pm EST. The next open call, for 2027, will be announced in the fall of 2026.

Download the Guidelines for information on eligibility, sample projects, stipend amounts, and required application materials. Learn more at Frequently Asked Questions. Additional questions about the program and/or application can be directed to archives@rauschenbergfoundation.org.