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

rachel masilamani

rachel masilamani

Corinne halbert

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.

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.

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/