OPEN — LMCC Creative Learning 2027 accepts eligible Manhattan older-adult participatory arts education project applications through November 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EST. Partner-specific DCLA/NYSCA recipient eligibility applies.
Verified 2026-11-02
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
LMCC Creative Learning 2027 provides $1,000–$17,500 grants for hands-on arts education with older adults in Manhattan. Eligible nonprofits, artists and qualifying public entities must follow DCLA/NYSCA partner-specific rules. Applications due November 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. EST.
Required next actionReview current LMCC Creative Learning 2027 ten-page program guidelines and 17-page application questions; use eligibility quiz to select qualifying Manhattan-based grant recipient under DCLA or NYSCA rules. Prepare teaching artist agreement/fees, at least three sequential sessions and public culminating event, lesson plan, budget, work sample, accessible Manhattan venue, and required nonprofit/agency/fiscal sponsor documentation. Apply in LMCC Submittable before November 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EST.
UPCOMING as of 3:30 a.m. Eastern November 2, 2026; application portal opens at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time November 2. Rolling application requirement: 30 days before project while funds remain. January-June 2027 activity cycle.
Verified 2026-11-02
Nevada Arts Council
Nevada FY2027 Arts Learning Express Cycle B offers up to $2,000 with no required match for eligible nonprofits, public institutions and registered teaching artists providing hands-on arts education. Applications open November 2, 2026 at 8 a.m. PT; apply at least 30 days before a January-June 2027 activity while funds remain.
Required next actionReview current official FY27 Arts Learning Express Guidelines and Grant and Award Policies. Confirm Nevada applicant standing or teaching-artist directory status, 4-20 hours of hands-on education, SAM.gov UEI for organizational applicants, budget, residency confirmation, teaching artist credentials and school reference when applicable. Apply in English through Nevada Arts Council Submittable after 8 a.m. PT November 2, 2026, at least 30 days ahead of the proposed activity, while funds remain.
Rolling and currently accepting: Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Access Fund school-bus grants up to $800 for Barnstable County K–12 schools, submitted at least 30 days before trip. Awards subject to remaining fund availability.
Verified 2026-11-01
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
Rolling up-to-$800 school-bus grants from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Access Fund for Barnstable County K–12 public, charter, parochial, and independent schools taking students to qualifying professional arts and cultural experiences. Apply at least 30 days before trip, subject to available funding.
Required next actionConfirm the school serves K–12 students and is located in Barnstable County, MA (public, charter, private, parochial and independent schools eligible). Plan a qualifying arts/culture-centered professional destination, with science/humanities included only if appropriate; exclude sports, amusement parks, routine beach trips and school-student performances. Apply through the official Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Submittable listing School Bus Funding from the AFCC Access Fund at least 30 days before transportation date; request up to $800 and confirm award and payment arrangements with funder.
Open — Phase 1 due January 26, 2027 at 12:00 noon Central Time; Phase 2 due February 9, 2027 at 12:00 noon Central Time.
Verified October 29, 2026 — Official Arts Midwest 2027–2028 program page, track-specific guidelines PDF, eligibility, awards, dates, project restrictions and application stages reviewed.
Arts Midwest / National Endowment for the Arts
Shakespeare in American Communities: Juvenile Justice (2027–2028). Arts Midwest administers this National Endowment for the Arts-funded, applicant-facing grant competition supporting Shakespeare-related theater education for youth in juvenile justice settings through established theater-company partnerships. This is charitable financial assistance, not an ordinary government procurement contract. Individual applicant grant: $15,000 to $50,000. Matching: NO matching contribution is […]
Required next actionVerify 501(c)(3) theater eligibility and required prior experience; obtain UEI, read JUVENILE-JUSTICE track guideline, prepare financial audit and compliance responses, apply on Arts Midwest SmartSimple by January 26, 2027 at noon Central for Phase 1 and February 9, 2027 at noon Central for Phase 2. Apply for only one Shakespeare track.
Open — Phase 1 due January 26, 2027 at 12:00 noon Central Time; Phase 2 due February 9, 2027 at 12:00 noon Central Time.
Verified October 29, 2026 — Official Arts Midwest 2027–2028 program page, track-specific guidelines PDF, eligibility, awards, dates, project restrictions and application stages reviewed.
Arts Midwest / National Endowment for the Arts
Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools (2027–2028). Arts Midwest administers this National Endowment for the Arts-funded, applicant-facing grant competition supporting professional Shakespeare-related productions and meaningful theater education for middle-school and high-school students, including underserved school audiences. This is charitable financial assistance, not an ordinary government procurement contract. Individual applicant grant: $15,000 to $50,000. Matching: one-to-one nonfederal […]
Required next actionVerify 501(c)(3) theater eligibility and required prior experience; obtain UEI, read SCHOOLS track guideline, prepare financial audit and compliance responses, apply on Arts Midwest SmartSimple by January 26, 2027 at noon Central for Phase 1 and February 9, 2027 at noon Central for Phase 2. Apply for only one Shakespeare track.
Open — Phase 1 due January 12, 2027. Official guidance has a conflicting lower award request threshold ($5,000 vs $15,000).
Verified October 29, 2026 — Arts Midwest 2027–2028 program page and complete 11-page application guidelines reviewed; lower-bound award discrepancy identified.
Arts Midwest / National Endowment for the Arts
2027–2028 National Endowment for the Arts Big Read: Arts Midwest administers this national, federally funded financial-assistance competition supporting community-wide literary reading and arts programs. The 2027–2028 theme is Read Like a Champion: Celebrating Great American Sports Stories, with projects built around a selected book from the official list of 18 titles. The program welcomes eligible […]
Required next actionReview 2027–2028 official Big Read guidelines and selected-book list, obtain UEI and nonfederal 1:1 matching commitments, confirm library/community partnerships, register with Arts Midwest SmartSimple, submit eligibility review Jan 12 and full proposal Jan 26, both by noon Central. Request written Arts Midwest clarification if seeking less than $15,000.
Open to Letters of Intent, September 28 through November 20, 2026. Invited full applications due February 24, 2027. Authentic applicant-facing competitive grant, not procurement; not RHTP.
Verified October 29, 2026 (current 2027-28 official administrator program and September 28 release; controlling English PDF and rubric still require review)
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
2027-2028 Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Think 360 Arts for Learning administers this competitive statewide Colorado arts-education grant, supported by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, and Denver Arts and Venues. The program supports sustained, accessible arts learning with professional teaching artists and culture bearers for PK-12 students, including underserved youth ages 4 to […]
Required next actionColorado-based eligible nonprofits and PK-12 schools should review the current 2027-28 Equity in Arts Learning guidelines and FAQs, secure suitable teaching artist partners and submit the LOI through Think 360 Arts for Learning Submittable by November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Verify any matching requirements in the full current guidelines.
Upcoming — spring 2027 organizational arts programming and project grants, not accepting applications until March 1, 2027; closes March 30, 2027.
Verified 2026-10-27
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
SEMAC's next spring 2027 programming and project support competition opens March 1 and closes March 30, 2027. Eligible southeastern Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations may seek $3,000–$11,000 depending on status; eligible non-arts nonprofits, schools, government and tribal applicants may seek $3,000–$6,000 for accessible public arts activities.
Required next actionCheck the applicant's eligibility, Minnesota 11-county geography, 501(c)(3)/fiscal sponsorship or public school/tribal/government credentials, and annual SEMAC funding frequency. Develop eligible accessible public arts event, proposal, itemized budget and artist fees, and register in the SEMAC grant portal at https://semac.org/how-to-apply/. Confirm 2027-specific requirements when open March 1, 2027, then submit before March 30 11:59 p.m. and verify email confirmation.
Upcoming — 2027 Creative Rural Places biennial competition announced; application not open as of October 27, 2026; scheduled March 1–30, 2027.
Verified 2026-10-27
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces $8,000 Creative Rural Places grants for artist- and organization-led collaborative arts projects in communities under 7,500 residents across its 11-county region. Applications are scheduled March 1–30, 2027, with projects May 2027–October 2028.
Required next actionConfirm a rural host community under 7,500 residents within SEMAC's southeastern Minnesota 11-county region. Identify qualified artist, nonprofit or local/tribal government lead, formal community partner, accessible public arts event(s) and 18-month budget. Read current requirements at https://semac.org/grant-programs/ and prepare online application in SEMAC's portal for March 1–30, 2027. Verify final program-specific portal instructions when window opens.
Open, while funds remain — next Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools 2026 fall deadline November 30, 2026.
Verified 2026-10-27
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
SEMAC offers $2,000–$4,000 arts residency grants to eligible non-religious K–12 schools or artists/culture bearers in southeastern Minnesota. Partner commitment is required. Current round accepts applications until November 30, 2026 while funds last. Programs supplement, rather than replace, school arts curricula.
Required next actionConfirm that the school or individual artist/culture bearer is eligible in one of SEMAC's 11 southeastern Minnesota counties. Obtain written commitment of the partner school/artist; ensure the proposed residency supplements the school curriculum, budget excludes permanent equipment and transportation; register and complete the specific online application using SEMAC's portal via https://semac.org/how-to-apply/ . Submit by November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., subject to funds remaining, and verify receipt.
Open — rolling micro-grant applications; quarterly award decisions.
Verified 2026-10-27
Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
Rolling micro grants of up to $10,000 for established Central Florida 501(c)(3) public charities serving children and families. Applicants must have operating budgets below $500,000 and programs addressing arts, education, health and wellness, or homelessness.
Required next actionRead the Micro Grant Program section of https://www.nba.com/magic/omyf/grants, confirm 501(c)(3) status for at least one year, budget below $500,000 and qualifying Central Florida youth service. Apply through the linked OMYF Grant Portal; prepare current IRS 990/990-EZ/990-N, full operating budget, IRS determination letter, bylaws, and board of directors list.
Open — 2027 Project Support Grants; mandatory inquiry before November 6 midnight; invited full application due November 20.
Verified 2026-10-27
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation
The University of Pennsylvania Sachs Program offers up to $7,500 for 2027 arts and humanities project support to eligible Penn faculty, staff, departments, programs and centers. Required inquiry November 6, 2026, midnight; invited SlideRoom full application November 20, midnight; time zone not specified.
Required next actionRead official category at https://sachsarts.org/grantmaking/project-support-grants/ plus eligibility and disbursement instructions. Determine whether the Penn unit needs a fiscal conduit or independent faculty/staff Penn Marketplace payment is permitted. Complete inquiry form by November 6, 2026 at midnight to obtain SlideRoom application, then full application by November 20 midnight; no stated time zone. Submit compelling artistic concept, schedule, partners, work samples, credible budget and additional resources if needed. Only one application per category annually; finish prior award reports.
Open — 2027 Artist Residency Grants; inquiry due November 6 and invited full application due November 20.
Verified 2026-10-27
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation
Up to $25,000 for a University of Pennsylvania department, program or center to host artists, curators or collectives in residence. Penn unit approval and fiscal management required. Mandatory inquiry November 6, 2026, midnight; full application November 20, midnight; official time zone not stated.
Required next actionReview https://sachsarts.org/grantmaking/artist-residency-grants/, confirm Penn department/program/center lead and funding administration, identify proposed artist and secure interest where possible, prepare program/activities/artist roles and budget. Submit official online inquiry by November 6, 2026 midnight to receive SlideRoom invite, then submit invited full application by November 20 midnight. Time zone not stated. One category application per year; outstanding previous Sachs award reports must be complete.
Open — 2027 Community Partnership Grants; required inquiry November 6, 2026; full application November 20, 2026.
Verified 2026-10-27
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation
Up to $15,000 for Penn-led arts partnerships with community nonprofits and civic/arts organizers. Penn faculty or staff lead required; Penn fiscal conduit required. Mandatory inquiry November 6, 2026, midnight; invited full application November 20, midnight (time zone not stated).
Required next actionRead https://sachsarts.org/grantmaking/community-partnership-grants/ and the linked official eligibility and fiscal-conduit instructions. Secure Penn faculty/staff lead, community partner and approved Penn fiscal conduit; submit the online inquiry by November 6 midnight to receive SlideRoom application link. Apply in SlideRoom by November 20 midnight. Time zone not stated. Include work samples, project budget, creative merits, community impact and partner responsibilities.
Open on a rolling basis since September 1, 2026, subject to available funding and Arts & Culture Commission review.
Verified October 23, 2026
The City of Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission is accepting 2026–2027 Cultural Heritage Mini-Grant applications from Casa Grande nonprofit organizations on a rolling basis while funding remains. The next posted review cutoff is November 17, 2026.
Required next actionReview the City of Casa Grande 2026-2027 Cultural Heritage Mini-Grant page and submit a complete online application as a qualifying Casa Grande nonprofit. For December 1 Commission review, submit by November 17, 2026. Confirm applicant award size, eligible costs and any matching requirements directly with the City Clerk, as these are not stated on the public program page.
Open for 2026 educational mini-grant applications through November 20, 2026; funding and final selection subject to Arts & Culture Commission review.
Verified October 23, 2026
The City of Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission is accepting 2026 Educational Mini-Grant applications through November 20, 2026 for student enrichment in schools and community settings. Individual award limit and overall funding pool are not published on the official program page.
Required next actionReview the official City of Casa Grande Educational Mini-Grant page and submit all required sections of the online application by November 20, 2026. For November 3 Commission review, submit by October 23, 2026. Confirm any individual award amount and matching terms with the city because the official public guidelines do not state them.
