Wisconsin Arts Board FY27 Creation and Presentation Program

Wisconsin FY27 operating and program support for eligible nonprofit arts organizations and qualifying arts programs of universities, local or tribal governments, and public schools.

FundingFormula-based awards; minimum $2,000. Awards may not exceed 25% of the applicable operating-revenue base, and no more than 8% of the program's available funds may go to one organization. At least a 1:1 cash match is required.

DeadlineOctober 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM; new applicants must submit required Intent to Apply by September 11, 2026

Last verifiedSeptember 17, 2026

Required next actionConfirm the arts program meets Wisconsin Arts Board eligibility, including public/community reach and operating-history requirements. New applicants should send the required Intent to Apply by September 11, obtain or verify UEI status, and submit the SmartSimple application by October 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Broad Eligibility

Eligible applicants include established Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations and qualifying arts programs of tribal or local governments, universities, colleges, and public schools. Educational-institution programs must involve and serve the broader community beyond the academic audience; qualifying ongoing performing-arts series, galleries/museums, and art-film series may apply. Applicants generally need at least three consecutive years of artistic activity, at least $10,000 average operating revenue over the prior three years, and a UEI.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score 72/100. N9+ Direct Vendor Fit 0/100. This is a verified education-related opportunity because eligible public-school, college, and university arts programs may apply and K-12 arts education is an explicit program goal. The allowable scope is arts programming and operations, not healthcare, telehealth, RPM, remote physical examination, or clinical technology. Capital equipment over $5,000 is excluded, so there is no defensible N9+ vendor path.

The Wisconsin Arts Board FY27 Creation and Presentation Program provides artistic program and operating support for established Wisconsin arts organizations and eligible arts programs of universities, tribal and local governments, and public schools. New applicants must notify Arts Board staff of their intent to apply by September 11, 2026, and final applications are due October 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Eligible public-school, college, and university programs must reach the general public beyond the academic audience. Ongoing performing arts series, galleries or museums, and art film series operated by qualifying educational institutions may apply. Awards are formula-based, with a $2,000 minimum, may not exceed 25% of the applicable operating-revenue base, and require at least a 1:1 cash match. Capital equipment costing more than $5,000, curriculum expansion, individual tuition, and activities for academic credit are among the excluded uses.

Source verificationOfficial government source · artsboard.wisconsin.govAtlas last verified this record September 17, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗