The FY26 Project Grant, offered by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), provides support for arts projects across Georgia, including performances, exhibitions, festivals, and capacity-building initiatives. Eligible applicants can request between $1,000 and $5,000, with a required 50% cash match. The grant supports both in-person and virtual arts programs and must include a public component unless it is a capacity-building project. Funded projects must occur between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Eligible applicants include Georgia-based nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, colleges/universities with advisory boards, and government entities. Applicants must demonstrate alignment with GCA’s goals of accessibility, community engagement, and diversity. Projects must be arts-focused and align with the applicant’s mission. Applications are scored on project clarity, community impact, goals, and organizational capacity. Grants are reimbursement-based, meaning funds are provided after expenses are incurred.
Applications are due by February 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. and must be submitted through GCA’s online portal. Components include a narrative, budget, board list, and support materials such as work samples. Ineligible expenses include capital improvements, non-arts projects, fundraising costs, and out-of-state programming. Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Applicants may only apply for one GCA grant (e.g., Project Grant, General Operating Support, or Arts Education) per fiscal year.
