2026 Music Residency (Discontinued)

Urban Agriculture Resilience Program - 2026 Capstone Cohort is a grant from the United States Botanic Garden and American Public Gardens Association that funds established public gardens seeking to sustain and institutionalize their urban agriculture and food-growing programs. Awards of $55,000 per participant support a small cohort of five public gardens with programming that combines food growing and education, helping them achieve long-term organizational resilience. Since 2020, the program has invested $2.5 million across 131 projects in 34 states and D.C., collectively growing over 720,000 pounds of produce and providing 49,000 hours of urban agriculture training. Eligible applicants are U.S. public gardens with existing urban agriculture programs combining food growing and educational components who are ready to institutionalize their work.

Yaddo Residencies for Literature is a grant from Yaddo that funds professional and emerging writers with residential studio time at Yaddo's historic Saratoga Springs estate. Residencies last from two weeks to two months and include room, board, and a studio space valued at approximately $3,000. Yaddo accepts artists working in choreography, film, literature, music, and visual arts; applicants must not be enrolled in an academic degree program at time of application. Selection is based solely on the quality of work, with no publication requirements placed on residents. The application deadline is August 1, 2026.

Small Grants is sponsored by Roundhouse Foundation Irrv Charitable Trust. Small grants support grassroots, innovative work and projects that may not need a significant budget. They are ideal for first-time partners to explore new approaches and test endeavors for broader impact. Geographic focus: Rural Oregon and Tribal communities Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Environmental Stewardship, Social Services, Education

Technical Assistance and Professional Development Grants is a grant from Roundhouse Foundation that funds capacity-building activities for nonprofits and tribal governments serving rural Oregon. The program supports professional development, skills training, and technical assistance to strengthen organizations addressing creative problem-solving, economic resilience, and rural community sustainability. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and tribal governments; current partners and sectors such as journalism and fire services are prioritized. Awards are up to ,000 with no fixed deadline.

Community Arts Grant Program is a grant from the Zellerbach Family Foundation that funds individual artists and arts and culture organizations in San Francisco creating public-facing creative projects. The program supports work that promotes community engagement, artistic excellence, and neighborhood vitality. Eligible applicants include individual artists applying with a fiscal sponsor and 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations with annual budgets under $2 million operating in San Francisco. Awards generally range from $5,000 to $15,000. First-time applicants are encouraged to attend an Application Workshop before applying. The application deadline is April 13, 2026.

The Community Grants Program from the Oregon Community Foundation provides flexible funding for organizations addressing pressing needs in communities throughout Oregon. The program offers two grant cycles per year — spring and fall — supporting small capital projects, capacity building, and new or expanding programs. For the 2026 Fall Cycle, the foundation is funding initiatives that promote community livability and vitality. The Spring 2026 application window has closed, with awards typically announced in mid-May. Information about the Fall 2026 cycle is expected in June, with applications typically closing in July and awards announced in mid-November. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations and other entities serving communities across Oregon. Specific award amounts are not publicly specified.

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) is sponsored by U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program supports projects that build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities and advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino cultural institutions.

Museums for America (2027) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. While primarily focused on museums, performing arts organizations that operate as or within a museum context and have collections or provide public education through exhibits may be eligible. The program aims to advance a museum's capacity to serve people, respond to community needs, and manage collections.