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ArtsWave provides over $10+ million in grant funding each year to arts organizations in the Cincinnati region.

ArtsWave’s Community Investment Strategy
ArtsWave provides over $10+ million in grant funding each year to arts organizations in the Cincinnati region. The grants are awarded based on how they advance ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action in the Arts. Before applying, be sure to familiarize yourself with ArtsWave’s Blueprint.
ArtsWave’s Grantee Portal
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Grant Programs Timeline
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We strive to offer the following grants, pending available funding:
Fall Programs
- Circle Project Grants (August/September)
- ArtsWave Pride Project Grants (August/September)
- Young Professionals Project Grants (August/September)
- Black and Brown Artist Project Grants (September/October)
Winter Programs
- Catalyzing Impact: Annual project grants for any nonprofit proposing an arts/cultural project (December/January)
- NKY Creative Placemaking Grant (January/February)
Sustaining Programs
- Sustaining Impact: General operating grants with most recent three-year cycle process beginning in Fall 2026 (invitation only)
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FY2026 Grant Programs and Funding Opportunities
Questions?
Additional application questions may be directed to Lori Burkhardt or to Ray Gargano.
Interested in becoming an ArtsWave Grant Panelist?
Please click here to complete if you are interested in volunteering as an ArtsWave Grant Panelist. We will reach out to you for more information during our next grant cycle. Thank you.