The Wyeth Foundation for American Art focuses on encouraging and supporting the exploration, appreciation, and understanding of American art through various initiatives, including funding publications on art from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The CAA's Professional Development Fellowship in visual arts is designed to support graduate students completing MFA degrees or other terminal degree programs. The grant program aims to assist multicultural artists and artists from underrepresented and culturally diverse communities. It provides a one-time, unrestricted grant to help with job-search expenses or studio art/design practice materials. Additionally, fellows receive a free one-year CAA membership and complimentary registration to the next Annual Conference. An award of $10,000 is granted, with Honorable Mentions receiving membership and conference registration benefits.