Apply For Funding
Interested in applying for funding from ArtsWave?
At ArtsWave, we want everyone in Greater Cincinnati to experience the positive benefits of the arts – a more vibrant regional economy and more connected communities. In fall 2015, ArtsWave released the Blueprint for Collective Action in the Arts which outlines five community goals, a roadmap for their achievement, and a framework for ArtsWave’s community investment strategy and grant programs for the next ten years.
ArtsWave Blueprint for Collective Action
Grant Programs for FY2019 (September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019) are as follows:
The purpose of the Sustaining Impact Grant Program is to provide ongoing general operating support to arts and cultural heritage organizations whose programming supports the goals of ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action in order to ensure their ongoing capacity to drive community impact.
Applications are accepted every three years. Interested organizations are required to submit a Letter of Interest.
The next opportunity to apply for the Sustaining Impact Grant Program will be in Fall 2018. Check back soon for more details.
The purpose of the Catalyzing Impact Grant Program is to encourage a breadth of programming through arts and cultural heritage projects that support the goals of ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action.
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Who should apply?
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Grant Award |
Deadline(s) to Apply*
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| Eligible nonprofit organizations | Up to $10,000 |
September 19, 2018
February 27, 2019
*due by 5pm EST on deadline day |
Two informational workshops will be provided to review changes to the program and answer questions about completing the FY19 application. *Content will be the same at each workshop.
Workshop dates are:
- Thursday, August 23rd from 10-11am
- Wednesday, September 5th from 3-4pm
To register for an upcoming workshop, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fy19-catalyzing-impact-grant-application-workshops-tickets-48507151195
The purpose of the Capital Grant Program is to provide support to arts and cultural heritage organizations for the purchase and installation of moveable equipment important to the continued operation of the organization.
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Who should apply? | Grant Award | Deadline(s) to Apply |
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Eligible arts or cultural
heritage organizations | Up to $10,000 | Rolling |
The purpose of the Young Professionals (YP) Grant Program is to provide funding to support programming that engages young professionals in the arts through creative and engaging ways.
The deadline for FY19 requests has closed. Check back in spring 2019 for information about how to apply for FY20 YP grants.
The purpose of the Neighborhood Arts and Festivals Grant Program was to provide support for recurring neighborhood-based arts events that increased the variety and frequency of arts experiences in neighborhoods throughout the region and created an environment where all members of the neighborhood feel welcome.
**ArtsWave will not be offering Neighborhood Arts and Festival Grants in FY19. We encourage any former grantee or applicant in this category to considering applying under the Catalyzing Impact program.
ArtsWave offers interest-free loans for demonstrated short-term cash flow needs.
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Who should apply? | Grant Award | Deadline(s) to Apply |
| Eligible arts or cultural
heritage organizations | Up to $10,000 | Rolling |
Current Grantee Resources
ArtsWave Grantee Portal