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Community groups and residents can apply for grants to support civic engagement initiatives such as block parties and neighborhood cleanups.
Document Rock al Parque's 30th anniversary celebration (October 10-12, 2026) through written chronicles, photographic series, or video (max 3 minutes) for a chance to receive press accreditation and compete for cash prizes.
Submit a theater, dance, music, or circus arts project that has already premiered for consideration; four selected proposals receive payment and production support.
Apply for unrestricted Fellowship funding ($60,000 over five years) or residency opportunities at the Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans.
Nominate individuals who have made significant impact on Minnesota communities but have not been widely recognized for their work.
Organizations proposing specific projects to strengthen capacity for meaningful community engagement and increase arts participation for underserved groups/communities.
Apply for an international artist residency in Dresden, Germany, providing 60-90 days of living/studio space, a $150/day stipend, and roundtrip airfare.
Central Florida-based artists are invited to submit proposals and work samples for various opportunities including craft activations, event showcases, live sketching, performing arts features, commissioned artwork, and artmaking workshops.
Submit visual artwork for consideration for cash grants and international curatorial exposure.
Artists apply to stay at The F Project residence in Warrnambool, Australia for 2–4 weeks, with accommodation, meals, studio facilities, and a $1000 stipend provided (grant-funded winter residency) or by paying a residency fee (year-round open program).
Submit 9 original 2D artworks, each 2.5 by 3.5 inches as high-resolution digital files, for possible feature in mini-art vending machines in City of Fairfax locations.
Apply for emergency financial assistance as a professional visual artist experiencing hardship due to illness, natural disaster, bereavement, or other serious emergencies.
Local artists in Calgary are invited to apply to create a limited-edition screen-printed poster celebrating the 41-year history of the High Performance Rodeo festival.
The Cultural Producer Grant Program provides sustaining financial support to low-budget grassroots arts organizations and artist-run projects in Kansas City.
Submit an outdoor painting of downtown Bethesda's buildings, icons, scenes, or landmarks for exhibition and competition.
Small and mid-size nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations in Wisconsin with operating budgets under $2 million may apply for project grants of $100,000 or $200,000 over two years through a juried process.
Nonprofit organizations previously funded by CFNOVA apply for general operating support grants to strengthen capacity and address immediate client needs.
Request consulting services from Network of Support Capacity Builders (coaches, mentors, consultants) during times of organizational or Tribal crisis or transformation.
Support for the Little Content Residency, a 4-week jazz education and concert program creating content and performances for pre-K to 2nd grade students in New Orleans.
Arts organizations, NGOs, and venue operators applying for grants to support accessibility improvements for arts and culture performances and exhibitions in Tokyo.
Arts and culture businesses based in Austria can apply for grants up to €250,000 to fund climate-friendly investments such as renewable energy, efficient heating/cooling, thermal insulation, and LED lighting.
Submit cover art exploring leadership seminar themes for the chance to win $5,000 and have your work featured on the 2027 Aspen Executive Seminar reader.
Apply for award funds through either a Community Impact track (for projects that positively impact a community through an artistic endeavor) or an Artist Development track (for practice-related capital resources or professional development experiences).
Cultural organizations in Southern Arizona propose projects using ARPA funds to restore/create jobs and incentivize arts and civic engagement.
High school seniors in Pima County submit work demonstrating excellence in dance, music, theater, visual arts, media arts, literary arts, poetry, spoken word, craft, or art related to cultural preservation to compete for a scholarship toward enrollment at Pima Community College or Tohono O'odham Community College.
Non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organizations in Southern Arizona submit proposals for operational and employment funding to support jobs in the arts sector and keep arts organizations open.
Submit three images for a temporary public art installation to be exhibited for 4-6 months at Rochester Contemporary Art Center's main facility.
Artists, artist groups, collectives, co-ops, community groups, fiscally sponsored organizations, and 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for funding up to $3,000 through two tracks: Community Impact (for projects with positive community impact) or Artist Development (for practice-related capital resources or professional development).
Submit a proposal describing arts services (programming, workshops, facilitation, mentorship, artistic services, artwork, or consultations) you will provide to an identified client.
Organizations apply for operating support grants to hire artists and deliver arts programming and services to their communities.