2025-26 Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG)--Distinguished Arts Program (DAP)
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Schools and school districts apply for one-year grants to develop and implement arts initiatives supporting quality arts education programs.
Schools and districts apply for grants to develop and implement arts initiatives supporting quality arts education programs in dance, music, theatre, and/or visual art.
Sponsoring organizations apply for funding to present performances or exhibits selected from the Nebraska Arts Council Artist Roster.
Artists in Nebraska are invited to apply for a fellowship that recognizes artistic merit and supports professional development including creation of new work, presentations, training, and research.
The Cultural Producer Grant Program provides sustaining financial support to low-budget grassroots arts organizations and artist-run projects in Kansas City.
Schools and nonprofit organizations apply for grants to hire artists from Nebraska Arts Council's Artist Roster to lead interactive sessions (3-30 sessions up to $2,000, or 30+ sessions over $2,000) conducted online or in-person.
Nonprofits and local government agencies that are District Administrators for certified Creative Districts may apply for up to $100,000 to support cultural tourism and economic development projects including construction, marketing, operational support, physical enhancements, planning, or programming.
Apply for an annual $10,000 unrestricted cash award for exceptional generative performing artists creating original, innovative work in dance, theater, music, performance, spoken word, or interdisciplinary forms in the Kansas City region.
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.
Apply for a fully-funded three-week residency at Art Omi in Ghent, New York, plus a $500 stipend.
Submit credentials and a complete application to be considered for activation of a pop-up art exhibition in an available Downtown Orlando storefront.
Arts-based nonprofits and cross-sector collaborative partners apply for up to $5,000 in competitive funding to support meaningful arts, history, or science collaborations that increase community access and participation.
Nominate individuals who have made significant impact on Minnesota communities but have not been widely recognized for their work.
Fund projects that share, explore, pass on, express, or celebrate community culture through the arts, including traditional art forms and contemporary forms rooted in cultural traditions.
Arts and cultural organizations seeking funding to enhance Central Florida's tourism through quality arts and cultural experiences in Orange County between January 1 and December 31, 2027.
Artists are invited to apply for a residential exchange in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, either as a 4-week project-based exchange or a 2-14 day self-directed DIY exchange.
Arts organizations may apply for up to 50% reimbursement (maximum $60,000) of venue rental costs for a single exhibition, production, performance, or season of cultural programming in Orange County.
Community groups and residents can apply for grants to support civic engagement initiatives such as block parties and neighborhood cleanups.
Artists submit applications to complete specific projects or bodies of work that benefit from Kala's specialized equipment in printmaking, digital media, ceramics, weaving, or other media.
Organizations submit project proposals seeking $1,000–$5,000 in funding to support exemplary artistic, cultural, and arts educational projects and programs.
Artists and creative thinkers are invited to apply for a residency at Bloedel Reserve, a 140-acre nature preserve on Bainbridge Island, offering housing, a $1,000 stipend, and time for creative work inspired by natural surroundings.
Submit an arts, heritage, or historic preservation project proposal for up to $2,500 in funding.
Professional sculpture artists and design architects are invited to submit a design for a large 3-dimensional public art sculpture with water for the courtyard at the Visitor & Conference Center, with a $50,000 budget.
Professional sculptors or artist teams in the Southeastern United States are invited to propose an original, durable, low-maintenance sculpture depicting a Common Snapping Turtle for installation at the Phinizy Center.
Support for Seattle-based individual artists and curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work in Dance, Music, and Theater (including Playwriting); awarded artists must offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits.
Neighborhood arts councils, community groups, and individual artists can apply to bring new and existing festivals or events to Seattle parks.
Support for research, documentation, planning, education, and advocacy projects that promote the preservation of historic places in King County, Washington.
Organizations in King County focused on arts, heritage, historic preservation, or science and technology can apply for funding to acquire, build, or renovate facilities and spaces.
Create six to eight two-dimensional designs for an animal shelter, with digital files for fabrication onto metal panels and window film.
Individuals, organizations, groups, Tribes, and municipalities are invited to apply for grant funding to prepare local landmark nominations for historic places in King County, Washington.