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.
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.
| Who should apply? | Grant Award | Deadline(s) to Apply |
| Eligible nonprofit organizations | Up to $15,000 | 9/13/2017, Winter*,
Spring* |
* The winter and spring grant deadline dates will be announced in the fall of 2017.
Be sure to mark your calendars to attend an upcoming FY18 Catalyzing Impact Grant Application Workshop on:
Wednesday, August 9th from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. or Tuesday, August 15th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Material shared at each workshop will be the same. To RSVP, click here.
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 |
| Eligible nonprofit organizations | Up to $5,000 | January 2018* |
*The grant deadline will be announced in the fall of 2017.
The purpose of the Young Professionals (YP) Grant Program is to provide funding to support programming that engages young professionals.
Check back in January 2018 for information regarding the next cycle of Young Professionals grant funding.
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
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Up to $10,000 | Rolling |
For a detailed description of the FY2018 Capital Grant Program and a link to the application form, please see the grant guidelines document below.
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 |