Grants
Empowering Artists with LUMEN Grants
The LUMEN Foundation provides grants for ambitious creative projects and GPU based applications that push the boundary of next generation 3D rendering and AI computing
About LUMEN Grants
The LUMEN Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to nurturing the vibrant artists community, is committed to fueling innovation in 3D artistry. The Artist Grants Program provides funding, technical support, and community resources to help you bring your boldest creative visions to life.
Whether you're working on a personal passion project or a boundary-pushing commercial endeavor, the foundation wants to help you tap into the full potential of the LUMEN. The grants support artists across mediums - from stunning still images to immersive real-time experiences, photorealistic animations to avant-garde abstractions.
Applying is simple. Just submit a quick pitch outlining your project idea, how you plan to use LUMEN's distributed GPU rendering, and the resources you'll need to realize your vision. If your concept aligns with the foundation’s mission, they'll invite you to submit a more formal proposal. Once awarded, they'll work with you to determine an appropriate funding timeline and promotion strategy.
In addition to financial support, grantees gain access to:
- Prioritized rendering on the LUMEN
- 1:1 technical mentorship from our veteran 3D team
- Featuring of work on LUMEN's showcase
- Promotion across our social media and industry partner channels
- Invitation to exclusive artist community events & networking
So dream big, push boundaries, and let's show the world what the future of 3D artistry looks like - powered by LUMEN. Submit your grant pitch today to get started.
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