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
ArtsWave Grantee Portal
Current Grantee Resources
Grant Programs for FY2018 (September-August) 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. For more information, please see the current grant guidelines document below.
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 $15,000 |
September 13, 2017
January 10, 2018
May 9, 2018
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The purpose of the Neighborhood Arts and Festivals Grant Program is to provide support for recurring neighborhood-based arts events that increase the variety and frequency of arts experiences in neighborhoods throughout the region and create an environment where all members of the neighborhood feel welcome.
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Who should apply? |
Grant Award |
Deadline(s) to Apply
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| Eligible nonprofit organizations | Up to $5,000 | December 20, 2017 |
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 |
ArtsWave STEAM Mini-Grants support the implementation of short-term or one-time interesting and creative STEAM experiences (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to address ArtsWave’s goal of ‘Fueling Creativity & Learning.’
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2018.
The purpose of the Young Professionals (YP) Grant Program is to provide funding to support programming that engages young professionals.
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Who should apply? |
Grant Award |
Deadline(s) to Apply |
| Eligible arts or cultural
heritage organizations | Up to $25,000 | Letter of Intent: May 15, 2018
Full application: July 11, 2018 |
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 |