Beginning in 2026, we are introducing quarterly opportunities for Community Enrichment grants. These grants will be awarded to individuals and groups who teach, mentor, or provide opportunities to help bring fiber art into their communities. The awards for these grants will be $1,000.

The deadlines are February 1 for the grant to appear in the spring issue, April 1 for the grant to appear in the summer issue, June 1 for the grant to appear in the fall issue, and September 1 for the grant to appear in the winter issue. Applications for the Community Enrichment grants opened on December 1, 2025, and the first awardee for our Community Enrichment grant will appear in the spring 2026 issue. Preference will be given to applications that include a link to a website, Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook that refers to the application.

We look forward to seeing new ideas and groups that plant seeds for the future of Fiber Art!