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General Operating Support Grants is sponsored by Delaware Division of the Arts. This grant provides general operating support to Delaware-based nonprofit arts organizations, helping cover annual expenses such as artist fees, personnel, facility operations, and marketing to ensure year-round arts programming for local communities. The program operates on a three-year staggered application cycle.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Delaware-based and chartered nonprofit arts organizations, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, with the arts as their primary purpose. Must have a stable, functioning board, total operating income of more than $16,000 for the last completed fiscal year, and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Organizations that have not received a general operating support grant in recent years or have never applied must have been awarded a StartUp grant first. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for General Operating Support Grants are due March 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
General Operating Support Grants is funded by Delaware Division of the Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. 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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