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External Agency Fund- Arts + Creative Industries Funding is sponsored by Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government. This program provides vital funding support to local arts and culture nonprofits in Louisville-Jefferson County. It aims to enhance community life through the arts, foster creativity, promote cultural programming, and ensure equitable access to arts experiences for all residents.
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OACI External Agency Fund Grant Opportunity OACI External Agency Fund Grant Opportunity Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 01/24/2025 11:10 AM EST The Office of Arts + Creative Industries is now able to share new details about our upcoming External Agency Fund Grant Cycle!
“These changes to the External Agency Fund grant programs reflect Louisville Metro’s commitment to addressing local priorities while strengthening our nonprofit community. By raising award minimums, streamlining processes, and providing targeted support, we’re ensuring that nonprofits can focus on what they do best: making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.
” Click here to read Mayor Greenberg's full Press Release about the entire External Agency Fund Program. This year, External Agency Fund Grants for Arts + Creative Industries continue to support the important work of Louisville/Jefferson County’s arts and culture nonprofit organizations that are essential to sustaining healthy, innovative, and thriving communities.
This program provides critical Operational Support funding to help these important centers of our Creative Economy afford the facilities and staff time necessary to maintain their programs, apply for additional external grants, and contribute to the stability, adaptability, and resiliency of Louisville’s creative sector.
The External Agency Funds grants are a keystone of the Office of Arts + Creative Industries mission to facilitate and encourage participation in arts and culture experiences for all residents of Louisville. Applications will open on January 31, 2025 . Applications will be due on March 3, 2025 .
For more information about the opportunity, including a full timeline, eligibility criteria, and the questions which will be included on the application, you can find our Program Guidelines on the OACI EAF Grant program page. We also encourage all potential applicants to join us for a kickoff for the Fiscal Year 2026 EAF Grants at noon on Monday, January 27.
Join the meeting through this link: FY26 EAF Kickoff (Kickoff Password: 3DJkPfp3jY3) • Grant Writing Tips sessions are scheduled from noon until 1 p. m. on Tuesday February 4, and Thursday February 6.
• To join the Grant Writing Tips trainings, use this link: Grant Training
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local arts and culture nonprofits in Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for External Agency Fund- Arts + Creative Industries Funding are due February 24, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
External Agency Fund- Arts + Creative Industries Funding is funded by Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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