Does anyone know the best way to get a grant or source of money for an art project?

I got some good news just before leaving school that my proposal for a show in a local gallery was accepted, but now i need to fund it.
To completely stay true to my vision I'd need about $2,600 but with a lot of compromises i can probably knock the price tag down.

I really want to stay true to my original plan so I need the dough to make it happen
If any of you know of a good way to get money for the arts I'd really appreciate it.
Ideally i want to print 26 images on canvas sized at 86" by 43" if this becomes to costly I'll have to consign to print them at a regular size and maybe take a few pieces.


I hate that art casts money to make. I'm working right now on the series of 26 and I'll upload them as soon as I'm done. I have a few new works i need to upload to, i've just been too caught up to really bother with it lately

Any advice would be helpful, but I'm determined to see this thing out like i want.