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Accessibility Grants is sponsored by South Carolina Arts Commission. Funding to improve accessibility for arts activities.
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Accessibility Grants | South Carolina Arts Commission Grant Management Instructions DUNS Numbers to Unique Entity IDs (UEIs) Review Grants for the SCAC About the S.C. Arts Directory Artists’ Business Initiative Artist Entrepreneur Incubator Individual Artist Fellowships South Carolina Novel Series S.C. Arts Leadership Institute Disability & Arts Webinars About the S.C. Arts Directory Folklife & Traditional Arts Communal Pen Writing Workshops South Carolina Cultural Districts Becoming a Cultural District About the S.C. Arts Directory Accessibility Resource Library Disability & Arts Webinars S.C. Arts Foundation Fund Toggle Accessibility Panel Apply at least five (5) weeks before grant-funded activities begin or purchases are made. August 11, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform. Visit the Grants Portal FAQ before you begin working in the system for more information. To help South Carolina organizations make arts programs and existing facilities accessible to persons with disabilities Nonprofit organizations, units of government, and designated S.C. Department of Disabilities & Special Needs boards Accessibility grants are designed to help South Carolina organizations make arts programs and existing facilities accessible to persons with disabilities by removing accessibility barriers. An accessibility barrier is anything that prevents an individual with a disability from fully accessing a service or fully participating in a program. Examples of accessibility barriers can include, but are not limited to, physical/structural barriers, communication barriers, and digital/technology barriers. If you are interested in learning more about accessibility, please visit the SCAC’s accessibility resources page , which includes links to highly informative topical webinars. Grant guidelines are subject to change until the application opens. The applicant must be either : a designated South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs board, a South Carolina organization that has a primary mission focused on the arts, or serves as the primary arts provider in its community, or will commit to a project that connects the arts to persons who have disabilities. The applicant must also be either : currently registered as a charity with the S.C. Secretary of State’s Office Note: Applicants who are exempt from this registration must upload their registration exemption approval. reflecting S.C. as the primary address on all current official organizational documents with federal tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service applying through a tax-exempt fiscal agent/receiver organization Note: Applicants who are applying through a fiscal agent/receiver must submit a letter outlining the working relationship and responsibilities of both parties. Colleges and universities are not eligible to apply for this grant category. In accordance with
Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Up to $2,500; eligibility guidance SC arts orgs or artists (apply 5 weeks before activities begin)
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Accessibility Grants | South Carolina Arts Commission Grant Management Instructions DUNS Numbers to Unique Entity IDs (UEIs) Review Grants for the SCAC About the S. C. Arts Directory Artists’ Business Initiative Artist Entrepreneur Incubator Individual Artist Fellowships South Carolina Novel Series S.
C. Arts Leadership Institute Disability & Arts Webinars About the S. C.
Arts Directory Folklife & Traditional Arts Communal Pen Writing Workshops South Carolina Cultural Districts Becoming a Cultural District About the S. C. Arts Directory Accessibility Resource Library Disability & Arts Webinars S.
C. Arts Foundation Fund Toggle Accessibility Panel Apply at least five (5) weeks before grant-funded activities begin or purchases are made. August 11, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform.
Visit the Grants Portal FAQ before you begin working in the system for more information. To help South Carolina organizations make arts programs and existing facilities accessible to persons with disabilities Nonprofit organizations, units of government, and designated S. C.
Department of Disabilities & Special Needs boards Accessibility grants are designed to help South Carolina organizations make arts programs and existing facilities accessible to persons with disabilities by removing accessibility barriers. An accessibility barrier is anything that prevents an individual with a disability from fully accessing a service or fully participating in a program.
Examples of accessibility barriers can include, but are not limited to, physical/structural barriers, communication barriers, and digital/technology barriers. If you are interested in learning more about accessibility, please visit the SCAC’s accessibility resources page , which includes links to highly informative topical webinars. Grant guidelines are subject to change until the application opens.
The applicant must be either : a designated South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs board, a South Carolina organization that has a primary mission focused on the arts, or serves as the primary arts provider in its community, or will commit to a project that connects the arts to persons who have disabilities. The applicant must also be either : currently registered as a charity with the S. C.
Secretary of State’s Office Note: Applicants who are exempt from this registration must upload their registration exemption approval. reflecting S. C.
as the primary address on all current official organizational documents with federal tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service applying through a tax-exempt fiscal agent/receiver organization Note: Applicants who are applying through a fiscal agent/receiver must submit a letter outlining the working relationship and responsibilities of both parties. Colleges and universities are not eligible to apply for this grant category.
In accordance with federal government policy, all organizations – including (but not limited to) private schools, public school districts, government entities, and nonprofit organizations – must provide a valid UEI number* to receive an SCAC grant award.
* Learn about the Unique Entity ID (UEI) Note: If an applicant organization is using a fiscal agent/receiver, separate UEI numbers must be provided for both the applicant organization and the fiscal agent/receiver. Exceptions to separate UEI numbers are organizations run by a local government or a school district. Commissioners and staff of the S.
C. Arts Commission and members of their immediate families are not eligible to apply for any individual SCAC programs, grants, fellowships, or services that provide financial support or career recognition. Organizations are limited to one Accessibility Grant award per fiscal year (July 1–June 30).
Grants awards may reimburse the applicant for any combination of qualifying expenses incurred during the grant period. Projects may include but are not limited to the following: Printing large-print program materials. Printing Braille materials.
Preparation for special exhibitions. Sign language interpretation. Website accessibility audit/remediation.
Docent accessibility training. Consultant fee to develop an overall accessibility plan for your organization. Staff training (e.
g. , travel to a workshop and/or training). Purchase of assistive listening devices.
Other accommodations that make programs accessible. Construction of accessibility ramp(s). Accessibility signage for exterior and/or interior space.
Modification of restroom(s). Modification of drinking fountain(s). Installation of elevator.
Installation of electronic door opener. Installation of Braille plaques. Architectural or engineering study to address accessibility of existing facility.
Capital improvements (“bricks and mortar”) of existing facilities. Capital improvement projects must meet all local and state building codes. If the existing facility is on The National Register of Historic Places or deemed eligible, all work must conform with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
Applicants for capital improvement project support must upload: A copy of the deed or letter from the property owner, acknowledging approval of this capital improvement project. Photographs, drawings or plans of existing facilities, identifying project areas. All construction documents must be stamped by the architect and/or engineer.
Design development and construction documents that address the proposed accessibility project. Other accommodations that make facilities accessible. Funds may not be used for New construction (new buildings must comply with current ADA requirements).
Cosmetic work such as interior painting and furnishings. Actual building construction costs other than costs associated with accessibility. Consultant fees for facilities fundraising.
Additional Requirements of this Grant Primary Contact Requirement The primary contact listed in the grant application must be the main point of contact throughout the application process and, if awarded, during the grant period. For organizations, the primary contact must be an employee or active volunteer of the organization applying for the grant.
Intermediaries, such as hired consultants or external representatives, are not permitted to serve as the primary point of contact. The primary contact will be responsible for all communications with the SCAC, including responding to inquiries, providing updates, and submitting required documentation. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in disqualification from the grant process or revocation of awarded funds.
Priority will be given to individuals or organizations that have projects in SCAC’s Opportunity Initiative Counties: Application period: July 7, 2025 – March 2, 2026. No applications will be accepted after Monday, March 2, 2026. Applications must be submitted at least five (5) weeks before grant-funded activities begin or purchases are made.
However, earlier applications are encouraged. Applicants do not need to wait until five weeks before their project starts to apply. Projects can begin as early as Aug.
11, 2025. Applications may be submitted until 11:59 p. m.
(Eastern Time) on the deadline date. However, staff members are not available to assist you with questions or technical difficulties after SCAC closes at 5 p. m.
All grant-supported activities must be implemented between August 11, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Federal funding note: This grant might be funded using federal dollars. The SCAC will notify the grantee if federal dollars are used.
In the event federal dollars are used, the grantee’s match must not consist of federal funding. At least 50% of the applicant’s match must be cash. Another SCAC grant cannot be used to match these funds.
Are you wondering what makes for a strong application? The SCAC recommends using the rubric in this section as a guide when writing your application. Grant panelists will score your application responses based on the criteria within this rubric.
FY26 Accessibility Grant Application Evaluation Rubric Accessibility Barrier Identification: 20% Accessibility Barrier 0-1 points: The applicant has not identified a current barrier to accessibility or the barrier will not be addressed by this project. There is little to no demonstrated understanding of the concern this barrier causes for the organization.
2-4 points: The applicant has identified a current barrier to accessibility that will be loosely addressed by this project. There is a somewhat demonstrated understanding of the concern this barrier causes for the organization. 5-7 points: The applicant has identified a current barrier to accessibility that will be addressed by this project.
There is a demonstrated understanding of the concern this barrier causes for the organization. 8-10 points: The applicant has identified a current barrier to accessibility that will be directly and thoroughly addressed by this project. There is a strong demonstrated understanding of the concern this barrier causes for the organization.
Disability Community Input 0-1 points: The applicant did not consult with members of the disability community when identifying barriers and solutions this project would address. No feedback helped shape the project. 2-4 points: The applicant consulted with members adjacent to the disability community when identifying barriers and solutions this project would address.
The feedback somewhat shaped the project. 5-7 points: The applicant consulted with members of the disability community when identifying barriers and solutions this project would address. The feedback clearly shaped the project.
8-10 points: The applicant consulted with multiple members of the disability community when identifying barriers and solutions this project would address. The feedback clearly and thoroughly shaped the project. Accessibility Project Description 0-5 points: The proposed plan to address the accessibility barrier is unclear.
The applicant does not explain how the barrier will be removed by the end of the grant period. 6-11 points: The proposed plan to address the accessibility barrier is vague. The applicant somewhat explains how the barrier will be removed by the end of the grant period.
12-15 points: The proposed plan to address the accessibility barrier is clear. The applicant explains how the barrier will be removed by the end of the grant period. 16-20 points: The proposed plan to address the accessibility barrier is detailed and thoughtful.
The applicant thoroughly explains how the barrier will be removed by the end of the grant period. Involved Professionals 0-1 points: The applicant does not provide names or qualifications of the professionals involved in the project. Selected professionals are not a good fit for their assigned role.
2-4 points: The applicant provides the names and minimal qualifications of the professionals involved in the project. Selected professionals are somewhat a fit for their assigned role. 5-7 points: The applicant provides the names and qualifications of the professionals involved in the project.
Selected professionals are a good fit for their assigned role. 8-10 points: The applicant provides the names and in-depth qualifications of the professionals involved in the project. Selected professionals are a strong fit for their assigned role.
Timeline 0-1 points: The applicant's timeline is incomplete or not present. It does not demonstrate a plan to meet the goals of the project within the grant period. 2-4 points: The applicant's timeline is sparse and demonstrates a minimal plan to meet the goals of the project within the grant period.
5-7 points: The applicant's timeline is complete and demonstrates a feasible plan to meet the goals of the project within the grant period. 8-10 points: The applicant's timeline is thorough and demonstrates a strong, clear plan to meet the goals of the project within the grant period. Impact and Sustainability: 20% Measure of Success 0-1 points: The applicant has little to no plan for measuring the success of the project.
There is little to no plan for collecting data and recording important outcomes. 2-4 points: The applicant's plan for measuring the success of the project is vague. The plan for collecting data and recording important outcomes is limited.
5-7 points: The applicant's plan for measuring the success of the project is clear. The plan for collecting data and recording important outcomes is well-defined. 8-10 points: The applicant's plan for measuring the success of the project is clear and feasible.
The plan for collecting data and recording important outcomes is comprehensive. Sustainability 0-1 points : The applicant has little to no plan to sustain or expand accessibility efforts for the organization. 2-4 points: The applicant has a vague plan to sustain and potentially expand accessibility efforts for the organization.
5-7 points: The applicant has a clear plan to sustain and expand accessibility efforts for the organization. 8-10 points: The applicant has a strong, feasible plan to sustain and widely expand accessibility efforts for the organization. Financial Resources and Support 20% Financial Resources 0-1 points: Budget is not detailed and does not show the necessary financial resources to complete the project.
2-4 points: Budget lacks detail but shows adequate financial resources to complete the project. 5-7 points: The budget is detailed and shows the necessary financial resources to complete the project. 8-10 points: Budget is highly detailed and shows strong financial resources to complete the project.
Support Materials 0-1 points: The applicant's support materials do not demonstrate evidence of the accessibility barrier to be addressed through this project. 2-4 points: The applicant's support materials demonstrate minimal evidence of the accessibility barrier to be addressed through this project. 5-7 points: The applicant's support materials demonstrate evidence of the accessibility barrier to be addressed through this project.
8-10 points: The applicant's support materials demonstrate strong evidence of the accessibility barrier to be addressed through this project. Printer-friendly rubric . Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform.
New to Foundant? For frequently asked questions, registration instructions, and other helpful information, we highly recommend visiting the Grants Portal FAQ before you begin working in the system. Your Grants Portal Account Applicants must have an active account in our grants portal (Foundant).
If you have previously used Submittable to apply for other SCAC grants or programs, please note that Foundant is a different system. Your Submittable credentials will not work; you will need a Foundant account to apply for this grant. If you have used the grants portal as both an artist and for a school or organization, be sure you log on with the correct account to apply for this grant.
Starting Your Application Click the “Apply” link below. The grants portal will open in a new browser tab or window. Log on, then click the “Apply” link at the top of your Applicant Dashboard.
Find “Accessibility” in the list of available grant applications, and click the “Apply” button to the far right. Not quite ready to apply? You can preview the application before you create an account or start an application.
The Grants Team will review submitted applications for completeness and compliance with guideline and application requirements. SCAC program staff and management will evaluate the applications based on the published review criteria. An applicant’s panel comments are available to them upon request.
Staff will then develop funding recommendations, based on these evaluations and the availability of funds. Final funding decisions are approved by the executive director. Award notification is expected within four (4) to five (5) weeks of submission.
If You Receive a Grant Award If your application is funded, you (and/or your fiscal agent/receiver, if applicable) will enter into a contractual agreement with the South Carolina Arts Commission. All parties agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, provisions, and requirements stated in the contract.
You will receive notification and instructions when your contract is available in the grants portal. You must submit your completed contract packet, including signatures and other documentation as instructed, by the date indicated in the system. You must also complete all other assigned follow-ups by the due date.
Please note: Any significant revisions to grant-funded activities must be approved in writing, in advance , by the SCAC. Significant revisions to grant-funded activities must be emailed to grants@arts. sc.
gov to be processed for approval or denial. Additional details about managing an SCAC grant are available on our agency website. Payment will be on a reimbursement basis only and will be released upon receipt and approval of your final report.
ALL GRANTEES are required to submit a final report at the end of the grant period. The final report due date is stated in the grant contract. Failure to submit an accurate and complete final report by the due date will result in cancellation of the award and repayment of any funds received.
SCAC will not fund applicants who have outstanding final reports. Delinquent Grantee Communication Policy Definition of Delinquency A grant is considered delinquent if the grantee fails to complete any of the following tasks: Submit required reports by the deadline. Fulfill grant agreement terms (e.
g. , project deliverables, financial documentation). Respond to SCAC requests for updates or corrections.
Upon identifying delinquency, the SCAC Grants Office will: First Attempt: Notify the grantee via email and phone within five (5) business days, detailing the delinquency and required actions. Second Attempt: If no response after 10 business days, send a follow-up email with “FINAL NOTICE” in the subject line and attempt contact via a second phone call.
Third Attempt: If no response after an additional 10 business days (25 days total since initial delinquency), send an email and certified letter to the grantee’s official address on file, stating intent to cancel the grant. If the grantee does not respond or rectify the delinquency within 15 business days of the certified letter’s receipt, or 30 business days of sending if receipt is not confirmed, the grant will be formally canceled.
The grantee will be notified in writing of the cancellation and any required repayment of funds. Canceled grants may impact eligibility for future SCAC funding. Extensions may be granted for emergencies (e.
g. , natural disasters, documented organizational crises) at the discretion of the SCAC Executive Director. If you are seeking advisement, please contact Arts Learning & Accessibility Director Amanda Noyes (803.
734. 8675 | anoyes@arts. sc.
gov ) before submitting an application. If you have submitted an application, and/or you have a current grant, please contact the Grants Office (803. 734.
8695 | grants@arts. sc. gov ).
We also highly recommend a visit to our Grants Coaching webpage , for category-specific information for grant applicants, and opportunities for one-on-one assistance . Did you miss a group call or session? Look for the video link to access a recording of that presentation.
1026 Sumter St. , Ste. 200 The South Carolina Arts Commission is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and collaborates in its work with the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and South Arts.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: SC arts orgs or artists (apply 5 weeks before activities begin) Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $2,500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Art of Community: Rural SC Grants is sponsored by South Carolina Arts Commission. Supports community arts projects in rural SC. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Art of Community: Rural SC Grants | South Carolina Arts Commission Grant Management Instructions DUNS Numbers to Unique Entity IDs (UEIs) Review Grants for the SCAC About the S.C. Arts Directory Artists’ Business Initiative Artist Entrepreneur Incubator Individual Artist Fellowships South Carolina Novel Series S.C. Arts Leadership Institute Disability & Arts Webinars About the S.C. Arts Directory Folklife & Traditional Arts Communal Pen Writing Workshops South Carolina Cultural Districts Becoming a Cultural District About the S.C. Arts Directory Accessibility Resource Library Disability & Arts Webinars S.C. Arts Foundation Fund Toggle Accessibility Panel Art of Community: Rural SC Grants Art of Community: Rural SC Grants Apply at least five (5) weeks before grant-funded activities begin or purchases are made. August 11, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform. Visit the Grants Portal FAQ before you begin working in the system for more information. To support arts-based projects that engage rural communities throughout South Carolina. Most S.C. nonprofit organizations (arts & non-arts), colleges and universities, public libraries, and units of government. This grant supports arts-based projects in rural South Carolina that use the arts to address issues and challenges in those communities. This grant can also support partnerships between libraries and artists or arts organizations and encourage communities to participate in artistic and cultural activities. The project must serve the rural community in which the applicant is located. Grant-funded activities should: expand community access to the arts in rural areas and include a public engagement component and engage a project steering committee* to lead the project. *A project steering committee is the group of people who will be collaborating on and leading this project. This group should have a strong understanding of the project and the applicant organization. The project steering committee is responsible for, but not limited to, providing advice and direction, setting the project timeline and budget, monitoring the quality of the project, evaluating and monitoring the success of the project, and defining project outcomes. Grant guidelines are subject to change until the application opens. a college or university; OR a unit of state or local government, OR a public library, public library authority, network of public library authorities, or organization managing a public library authority as defined under the Public Libraries & Museums Act 1964; OR currently registered as a charity with the S.C. Secretary of State’s Office Note: Applicants who are exempt from this registration must upload their registration exemption approval. reflecting S.C. as the primary address on Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Up to $5,000; eligibility guidance Arts organizations or communities in rural SC Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Arts Project Support Grants is sponsored by South Carolina Arts Commission. Arts Project Support Grants is sponsored by South Carolina Arts Commission. Supports artists’ and organizations’ quality arts projects, marketing, events, and professional development with matching requirements. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Arts Project Support Grants | South Carolina Arts Commission Grant Management Instructions DUNS Numbers to Unique Entity IDs (UEIs) Review Grants for the SCAC About the S.C. Arts Directory Artists’ Business Initiative Artist Entrepreneur Incubator Individual Artist Fellowships South Carolina Novel Series S.C. Arts Leadership Institute Disability & Arts Webinars About the S.C. Arts Directory Folklife & Traditional Arts Communal Pen Writing Workshops South Carolina Cultural Districts Becoming a Cultural District About the S.C. Arts Directory Accessibility Resource Library Disability & Arts Webinars S.C. Arts Foundation Fund Toggle Accessibility Panel Arts Project Support Grants Arts Project Support Grants Apply at least five (5) weeks before grant-funded activities begin or purchases are made. August 11, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform. Visit the Grants Portal FAQ before you begin working in the system for more information. To support artists’ and organizations’ quality arts projects, marketing, and events and/or their commitment to improving themselves and/or their work artistically Artists, nonprofit organizations, and units of government Up to $2,500 within a fiscal year 1:2 for artists, 1:1 for organizations Feb. 3, 2026 – Funding allotted to this category was exhausted prior to the stated deadline, and applications for FY26 are no longer being accepted. The SCAC looks forward to funding your FY27 project(s) beginning this summer. Thank you for your understanding. These grants support an artist’s or organization’s quality arts project or program or their commitment to improving themselves and/or their work artistically. Among other things, the Arts Project Support (APS) grant can be used to build and/or increase technical, online, or virtual capacity; for supporting art projects in public spaces, community arts development, or professional development (PD) for artists and arts administration staff. Organizations that receive General Operating Support are only eligible to apply for Professional Development opportunities (see “Restrictions”). Grant guidelines are subject to change until the application opens. The applicant must meet all the following eligibility requirements: Be a practicing artist in one of the following disciplines: Dance (choreography or performance). Music (production, composition, songwriting, or performance). Opera/musical theatre (producing, directing, performance, or libretto/playwriting). Theatre (producing, directing, performance, or playwriting). Visual arts (painting, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, or printmaking). Crafts (ceramics, fiber, glass, leather, metal, paper, plastic, or wood). Design arts (architecture, fashion, theatrical, graphic, industrial, or interior). Media arts (TV or film production, performance, film, screenwriting, or animation). Folklife/Traditional arts (quilting, embroidery, sewing, beading, weaving, pottery, basketmaking, woodcarving, folk music, dance, or oral literature) . Literature (poetry or prose). Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Up to $2,500; eligibility guidance Artists, nonprofit organizations, and units of government in South Carolina Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Term Arts Education Project Support Grants is sponsored by South Carolina Arts Commission. Supports quality arts education projects for preschool and K-12 students that align with South Carolina's educational standards. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Term Arts Education Project Grants | South Carolina Arts Commission Grant Management Instructions DUNS Numbers to Unique Entity IDs (UEIs) Review Grants for the SCAC About the S.C. Arts Directory Artists’ Business Initiative Artist Entrepreneur Incubator Individual Artist Fellowships South Carolina Novel Series S.C. Arts Leadership Institute Disability & Arts Webinars About the S.C. Arts Directory Folklife & Traditional Arts Communal Pen Writing Workshops South Carolina Cultural Districts Becoming a Cultural District About the S.C. Arts Directory Accessibility Resource Library Disability & Arts Webinars S.C. Arts Foundation Fund Toggle Accessibility Panel Term Arts Education Project Grants Term Arts Education Project Grants Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform. Visit the Grants Portal FAQ before you begin working in the system for more information. To support arts education programs for Preschool (3K-4K) and/or K-12 students during the school term (including beyond the school day), through both traditional and non-traditional providers Most S.C. nonprofit organizations (arts & non-arts), colleges and universities, and units of government This grant supports quality arts education programs for preschool (3K-4K) and/or K-12 students during the school term (including beyond the school day), through both traditional providers (arts organizations) and other organizations (e.g., social service, health, community, education) that utilize the arts to meet the educational, developmental, and social needs of preschool (3K-4K) and/or K-12 students. This grant supports projects occurring during the school term 2026-2027. For the purposes of this grant, a term is defined as an academic year. Expand student access to arts education opportunities; and Complement, augment, or advance standards-based arts instruction or arts integration aligned with school curriculum; and Be focused on or include significant components of quality instruction and/or experiences in the visual arts, performing arts, media arts, design arts, folk and traditional arts, and/or creative writing; and Address South Carolina’s 2026 College- and Career-Ready Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency Standards . If applying for or including preschool programming, address South Carolina’s Profile of the Ready Kindergartener . Grant guidelines are subject to change until the application opens. A college or university; OR A unit of state or local government; OR A nonprofit community-based organization (arts or non-arts) currently registered as a charity with the S.C. Secretary of State’s Office Note: Applicants who are exempt from this registration must upload their registration exemption approval. reflecting S.C. as the primary address on all current official organizational documents with federal tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service applying through a tax-exempt fiscal agent/receiver organization. Note: Applicants who are applying through Application snapshot: target deadline April 23, 2026; published funding information Up to $15,000; eligibility guidance South Carolina schools, school districts, colleges/universities, and nonprofit organizations. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Nevada Project Grants is sponsored by Nevada Arts Council. Supports individual artists in production and presentation of artistic projects across all disciplines. Must support projects in Nevada. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: FY26 Grant Offerings | Nevada Arts Council Resources for Grant Applicants Resources for Grant Recipients Apply to be a NAC Grant Panelist Nevada Touring Initiative 2024 Literary & Performing Arts Fellows Professional Development for Artists Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster Community Arts Development ▼ Professional Development Series Strategic Planning Assessment Program Resources for Grant Applicants Resources for Grant Recipients Apply to be a NAC Grant Panelist Nevada Touring Initiative 2024 Literary & Performing Arts Fellows Professional Development for Artists Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster Community Arts Development ▼ Professional Development Series Strategic Planning Assessment Program How to Apply for a Nevada Arts Council Grant: Review the GRANT AND AWARD POLICIES , which include information on overall eligibility requirements, funding restrictions, review processes, and grantee responsibilities. Review the current Nevada Arts Council GRANT PROGRAMS AND GUIDELINES below. Submit an application through our online grants management system, SUBMITTABLE (applicants must create an account to apply). The application question documents below are for informational purposes only. All applications must be submitted online using the Nevada Arts Council grant application portal, Submittable . ARTS LEARNING EXPRESS GRANT – Cycle B Supporting Short-Term Arts Education Programming Open to: Individuals on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster , nonprofit organizations, and public institutions *Currently, the only available funding for Cycle B application is for Arts & Health projects. Arts & Health projects are defined by the use of arts and creativity to aid in the healing, well-being, quality of life initiatives, and aging of Nevada’s residents. CYCLE B: Activities Jan. 1–June 30, 2026 Applications open: Nov. 1, 2025, 8 a.m. PST Application deadline: At least 30 days before the proposed project (while funds remain available) Review Grant and Award Policies Review Terms & Conditions Target of Opportunity Grant Providing Flexible Funding for Agency Initiatives Grant Activity Period: Agency approved period of performance Applications Open: While funds remain available Application Deadline: Dependent upon funding source – consult with agency Amount: Dependent upon available funding Review Grant and Award Policies Review Terms & Conditions PROJECT GRANT FOR ORGANIZATIONS Supporting Arts and Cultural Projects with Community Impact Open to: Nonprofit organizations and public institutions Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 Applications open: Dec. 2, 2024, 8 a.m. PST Application deadline: Feb. 3, 2025, 5 p.m. PST Review Grant and Award Policies Review Terms & Conditions ARTS LEARNING PROJECT GRANT Supporting Arts Learning Activities for Pre-K – 12 and Lifelong Learning Open to: Nonprofit organizations, and public institutions Grant Activity Period: July 1, Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Up to $3,000 per grant; eligibility guidance Nevada resident artists Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Free for All Endowment Fund Grants is sponsored by The Boston Foundation. Grants for transformational change in classical music organizations (broaden to community arts with food tie-in low). Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Free for All Endowment Fund - TBF Annual Fund for Civic Leadership Safety Net Grants Support Fund Racial Wealth Gap Partnership The Philanthropic Initiative Boston Opportunity Agenda Haiti Development Institute Racial Wealth Equity Resource Center Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Annual Fund for Civic Leadership Safety Net Grants Support Fund Racial Wealth Gap Partnership The Philanthropic Initiative Boston Opportunity Agenda Haiti Development Institute Racial Wealth Equity Resource Center The Free for All Endowment Fund Honoring the legacy of conductor Charles Ansbacher We have experienced an error with our Microsoft Booking System affecting automatic email confirmations of Office Hours Appointments scheduled prior to February 3, 2026. If you used the link below before 2/3/26 to schedule an Office Hours Appointment, your appointment is still valid -- please email us at artsandcreativity@tbf.org to receive an email with information on how to join your appointment. This error has been fixed going forward, and we are looking forward to meeting with you in Office Hours! We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. The mission of the Free for All Endowment Fund is to ensure that everyone from the Boston region—children, adults, families—will have regular and permanent access to the rich world of classical, orchestral music and related cultural events. Since 2016, the Free for All Endowment Fund has awarded over $1,300,000 in grants to more than 20 organizations who strive to respond to the moment by expanding programming and engaging different audiences across Greater Boston. Photo from Free for All Fund grantee Shelter Music Boston program: Eric Goode and child at Housing Families, photo by Carrie Eldridge-Dickson 2026 Grant Cycle and Criteria The Free for All Endowment Fund is pleased to announce our 2026 grant cycle! Applicants interested in applying will represent the transformational change, growth, and accountability in Classical music across Greater Boston. Interested applicants will have, and be able to demonstrate, diverse programming as well as a connection to their communities and all they provide for their neighbors living within them. To be eligible, applicants must identify as the following: A Nonprofit/501(c)3 Organization (f iscal sponsorship is permissible) Has an operating budget under $1.5m If you are affiliated with a large organization, their operating revenue must be under $1.5m Funds must be used between September 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027 Eligible organizations are classical music presenting and performing, but it is not necessary to be solely focused on the Western Classical tradition All applicants and their proposed program must take place within our geographic areas served Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Varies; eligibility guidance Greater Boston arts nonprofits. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
2026 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships is sponsored by The Poetry Foundation. One of the largest awards available to emerging poets in the United States, these fellowships are intended to support exceptional young poets who demonstrate a clear and sustained commitment to the craft. The foundation awards five fellowships annually to support poets at any stage of their career between the ages of 21 and 31. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Poetry, Creative Writing, Emerging Artists Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information $27,000; eligibility guidance Applicants must be between 21 and 31 years of age in 2026 (turning 21 or 31 at any time in 2026) and must be US citizens or current residents of the US. Priority is given to poets who have not had substantial institutional support. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.