The Make More Comics Grant

Since 2021, Make More Comics has been involved in the promotion of new publications from aspiring and professional cartoonists. We have received submissions from cartoonists at every point in their careers, from first-time publications to Eisner nominees. We want to help the best cartoonists find their voice and publish their work where they may not have the means to accomplish this through the traditional system. Moreover, we want to support emergent and vital voices from every community.

Each year, we give a single grant of $1,000 (USD) to a cartoonist. Proposals will are judged by a panel of cartoonists, editors, critics, and retailers. We hope to expand our grantmaking in the coming years to support more cartoonists.

2026 judges

John Kelly

Dummy

rachel masilamani

Cartoonist
Acid Nun, Scorpio Venus Rising

Corinne halbert

Sheika Lugtu

PIE, Cowhouse Press

2026 Deadline: June 15, 2026

This year, we are accepting digital and physical submissions. All digital submissions require a $5 submission fee, payable below. To view the complete grant guidelines, please click below.

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2026 Grant - Digital submissions
$5.00

All digital submissions must pay a one-time $5 fee. You will be contacted via your email to send your submission.

2026 Grant Guidelines

Past winners

2021 Winner

Chad Bilyeu – Chad in Amsterdam (ongoing series)
Website: https://chadbily.eu/

2022 Winner

Patrick Lugo – A Tiger’s Tale (graphic novel)
Website: https://plugoarts.com/blog/

2023 Winner

Hana Chatani – Love Condemns Her (short story)
Website: https://www.hanachatani.com/

2024 Winner

MIHE – Salty Banana
Website: https://mihe.carrd.co/

2025 Winner

Oliver Arthur – Seeds
Website: https://oliverarthur.art/

FAQ

  • What kind of comics can I submit?

    • You can submit comics of any subject matter or style. Whether you draw superheroes or autobiography, work with ink or digitally, we encourage you to submit.

  • Do you have length requirements?

    • No.

  • Do you accept comics made with AI?

    • No. Any AI usage, even suspected AI use, will result in immediate disqualification.

  • Why do I have to pay to submit a digital comic? What do you do with the money?

    • We believe in the equity of the application process, and to have a level playing field for physical and digital applicants, we believe this small cost creates that level playing field. All fees from these applications will be used solely to further fund the grant in this or future years. The funds will not be used for other programs or organizational needs.

  • Can I submit multiple projects?

    • We request that you submit only a single project per year, but you are welcome to reapply every year.