When are grant guidelines posted, and when are announcements made?

Georgia Council for the Arts Grants

Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) grants support arts projects and organizations of all kinds across Georgia. Each year, grants go to both first-time applicants and long-standing recipients. Grants are supported by appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Grant Types and Deadlines

• Project Grant Round 1: Supports single art projects or capacity building projects. Funding $1k - $5k, 50% Match Required. Deadline Feb 1, 2027.
• General Operating Support Grant Round 1: Provides general operating support for nonprofit arts organizations based in Georgia. Funding $10k, 100% Match Required. Deadline Feb 1, 2027.
• Arts Education Program Grant Round 1: Supports arts programs delivered to K-12 students. Funding $1k - $5k, 50% Match Required. Deadline Feb 1, 2027.
• Vibrant Communities Grant Round 2: Supports single arts programs in Georgia’s rural communities. Available only to organizations in counties that did not receive an FY27 grant during the first funding round. Funding $1k - $5k, 50% Match Required. Deadline Aug 31, 2026.
• Cultural Facilities Grant Round 2: Provides support for renovation, restoration, preservation, or acquisition of an arts facility, and purchase of equipment. Funding $10k - $50k, 50% - 100% Match Required. Deadline Aug 31, 2026.

How Grantees Are Selected

Grant review panelists come from across the state, are selected from a variety of disciplines, and serve in a variety of roles within their communities. Panels are thoughtfully selected to reflect diverse perspectives, regions, and organization sizes. Applications are reviewed alongside others of similar budget size to ensure fair comparisons. Please see the grant guidelines for each specific program to learn more. FY27 grant panelist biographies are available on the respective grant pages.

Interested in Serving as a Grant Panelist?

GCA welcomes nominations. Submit a short bio or résumé to Director of Grants and Research, Allen Bell.

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