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External Agency Fund Grants, Annual Operational Support for Arts and Cultural Organizations is sponsored by Louisville Metro Government, Office of Arts + Creative Industries. Grants for Arts + Creative Industries support the important work of Louisville/Jefferson County's arts and culture nonprofit organizations that are essential in sustaining healthy, innovative, and thriving communities.
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FY27 EAF Application Opens January 12 FY27 EAF Application Opens January 12 Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 01/01/2026 06:45 AM EST FY27 EAF App. Opens January 12 Dear members of Louisville Metro's arts & culture community, Louisville Metro's Office of Arts + Creative Industries is excited to announce the opening of the FY27 Cycle of External Agency Fund grants.
Additional information on this opportunity, and the new cycle can be found below, and on OACI's Grants Webpage . The FY27 Application will open on January 12, 2026, at 12:00 AM. The deadline to receive all application materials will be February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
For returning applicants, the format of the opportunity will remain largely consistent with last year's cycle. The application will once again be processed through the Euna Grants Portal, awards will come in $25,000 or $50,000 tiers, funding will be eligible for operational expenses, and our focus remains on serving arts & cultural organizations primarily.
OACI and the Mayor's Office have worked to collect and implement feedback from last cycle's grant applicants, and as a result we have developed new tools, resources, and opportunities for applicants this cycle.
During the application period, several sessions are planned for the benefit of prospective applicants, including Q&A sessions, grantwriting workshops, technical trainings on the Euna Grants Portal, and Pre-Deadline Office Hours for any last-minute application headaches. To learn more about the timing of these sessions and access the links to join, visit the Grant Timeline tab on the OACI Grants Webpage.
It is our honor to be able to support arts & cultural organizations like yours in the annual EAF grant cycle. We you have had a restful holiday season, and we wish you a wonderful New Year in 2026. Louisville Metro's Office of Arts + Creative Industries
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Louisville/Jefferson County's arts and culture nonprofit organizations. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Program Guidelines and other documents before applying. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (FY25 awards ranged from $12,500 to $50,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
External Agency Fund Grants, Annual Operational Support for Arts and Cultural Organizations is funded by Louisville Metro Government, Office of Arts + Creative Industries. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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