Capacity Building (Ohio Arts Council) is sponsored by Ohio Arts Council. Supports organizations engaging outside expertise to improve business practices or skills. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Grants & Programs | Capacity Building This page may contain outdated information or an application that is no longer in use. Visit www.oac.ohio.gov for the latest OAC news and resources. Capacity Building—Technical Assistance for Organizations Healthy arts and cultural organizations help build vibrant, creative communities throughout Ohio. Yet, at times, all groups need additional skills and resources to fulfill their role as vital partners in community life. The Capacity Building program supports established and emerging institutions to develop effective leadership, sound management practices, diverse financial resources and successful partnerships. Applicants are asked to identify appropriate, realistic strategies for developing individual and organizational skills as well as demonstrate readiness to undertake capacity building activities. A flexible application and staff review process ensures that Capacity Building projects enhance the overall artistic, educational and cultural value of organizations to their communities and help maintain a strong infrastructure for the arts throughout Ohio. Before applying to this program you must read the program Guidelines , and Appendix A: Legal Requirements . Applications are accepted using the Online Grant Application system (ARTIE) . If you have questions about the program that are not addressed in the Guidelines , you may wish to consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, or contact your regional program coordinator for more information. Nomination for Panel Membership form Please use this form to nominate yourself or another individual to serve on an Ohio Arts Council (OAC) grant review panel. Nominations may be made by any interested individual or organization in Ohio, and are accepted year-round. Nominations must include: a statement of the nominee's qualifications, specifically addressing panel membership criteria; name of the panel(s) to which the individual is being nominated, and; a copy of the nominee's current résumé. For more information contact Karine Aswad at karine.aswad@oac.state.oh.us or 614/728-4445. Capacity Building Frequently Asked General grants process FAQ Organizational Capacity and Project Planning A useful resource for small-mid size organizations for organizational Find out more about ADA, access marketing resources and accessibility symbols, link to state, regional and national organizations, download the Accessibility Planning and Resource Guide for Cultural Administrators and more. Learn more about Ohio Arts Council research, explore a variety of arts learning resources, and visit links to national, regional and statewide arts and cultural organizations. Search for Ohio arts and cultural organizations, review past OAC grant recipients, locate festivals, artists and creative writers, search Capacity Building consultants, and much more. Focusing the Light: The Art and Practice of Planning Each of the seven volumes in Focusing the Light , Application snapshot: target deadline May 1, 2026; published funding information See official notice; eligibility guidance Organizations in Ohio seeking capacity building through arts‑related work. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Ohio Artists on Tour Program is sponsored by Ohio Arts Council. Supports Ohio organizations inviting Ohio artists to enrich programming and community vitality. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Grants & Programs | Other Programs and Services This page may contain outdated information or an application that is no longer in use. Visit www.oac.ohio.gov for the latest OAC news and resources. | Other Programs and Services Ohio Artists On Tour Application More complete information about these programs and services is included Ohio Artists on Tour Directory—For Artists The Ohio Arts Council strongly believes Ohio arts organizations should support the artistic endeavors of Ohio artists. This service is designed to introduce presenters to the wealth of artists in Ohio who are available for touring. Individual performing artists and groups that apply and are selected by the OAC’s Artist Review Panel are listed in the Ohio Artists on Tour Directory . Artists in the directory do not receive funds directly from the OAC. Organizational presenting applicants should refer to the “Sustainability” section for information about the benefits for presenters who book Ohio artists. Before applying to this program you must read the Guidelines , specifically the legal and program requirements. Artists interested in becoming members of the Ohio Artists on Tour Directory need to logon to access the web based application form below. www.oac.state.oh.us/grantsprogs/forms.asp . Open Application Dates are: 10/1/2025 thru 6/1/2026 You may logon and edit your application as often as you like prior to midnight on the deadline day. LOGON (New and/or existing applicants) Brianna.Dance@oac.state.oh.us & Panel Meetings | Guidelines Artist Programs | International Partnership | Sustainablilty Application snapshot: target deadline May 15, 2026; published funding information See official notice; eligibility guidance Organizations in Ohio presenting Ohio 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.

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.

Art of Community: Rural SC Grants is sponsored by South Carolina Arts Commission. Supports arts‑based projects enhancing community access in rural areas of South Carolina. 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 Nonprofits, colleges, and government entities serving rural SC communities Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.