Grants to Increase Support for Local Artist-Initiated Activity

GrantID: 13445

Grant Funding Amount Low: $300

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $5,000

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Summary

This grant opportunity supports arts-based initiatives in a specific U.S. region, offering funding to nonprofit organizations, artists, schools, and community groups. The funder aims to strengthen local cultural capacity, expand access to creative expression, and foster community engagement through the arts.



Grants are available for a variety of purposes: high-quality arts projects; capacity building for arts organizations; school programs (including arts curriculum, supplies, and professional development); and accessibility initiatives. Eligible applicants may include nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, public institutions, and in some programs, schools or government units.

Funding can be modest—for instance, project support grants for artists or organizations may reach a few thousand dollars, while school grants for materials or professional development also fall into that lower-mid range. Some grants require matching funds, either partial or full, depending on the program. Projects are expected to serve the community, increase public participation, and align with the funder’s focus on accessibility, equity, and local impact.


The funder is particularly interested in projects that reach underserved or rural parts of the region, ensure equitable participation, and build sustainable relationships with local institutions. Whether the grant supports performance-based work, residency programs, collaborative public engagement projects, or school-arts integration, the emphasis is on meaningful, measurable impact.

Grant awards are made on an annual cycle, with multiple programs open throughout the year. Deadlines vary by grant type. This fund encourages proposals that demonstrate thoughtful planning, clear goals, and capacity to execute, while also promoting diverse leadership and local collaboration.




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Overview

This grant is meant to financially support organizations or entities that focus their efforts on, but not limited to: Arts, Culture, History & Humanities, Education, Elementary Education, Individual, Literacy & Libraries, Municipalities, Non-Profit Support Services, Small Business, Teachers .