Apply for a Grant

Click on any of the stages of the grant cycle for full details.

  1. Find
  2. Apply
  3. Review
  4. Manage

All applications are completed and submitted on the Commission’s online grants system. Once you or your organization have registered on the Online Grants System, you will have created an online profile and account. You can log in anytime to apply for funding opportunities, review active grants, view past submissions, request funds, and submit final reports. Simply enter your username and password and click “Sign In.” Commission staff is available year-round to assist with the application process and provide feedback on draft proposals in advance of deadlines.


Important Dates

  • July 1, 2026 – FY27 Arts Build Communities Applications Due
  • July-August 2026 - FY27 Rolling Grants Open (various applications)
  • October 2026 – FY28 Annual Grant Guidelines Posted
  • November 2026 – FY28 Annual Grant Applications Open
  • January 2027 – FY28 Annual Grant Applications Due (grant category deadlines vary)
  • March-April 2027 – FY28 Annual Grant Panel Meetings

Learn more about the Online Grants System

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