Garland Cultural Arts Commission Grant

The Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. (GCAC) administers funding programs to support the development and public awareness of the visual and performing arts and historic preservation within the City of Garland, Texas. This initiative aims to promote and encourage public programs and tourism, recognizing the arts and historic preservation as essential to the community’s welfare and overall quality of life. The commission works with local arts groups, historic preservation organizations, and other qualified artistic entities to provide financial resources that will enhance cultural engagement and civic pride. For the 2025–2026 funding cycle, eligible activities must occur within the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. Funding is intended for projects and programs that directly serve Garland residents and visitors, strengthening the city's cultural presence. Applicants are expected to present clear objectives demonstrating how their proposed activities align with GCAC’s mission to expand access to the arts and preserve historical assets. The application process begins on August 1, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time, when the application portal will open. All submissions must be completed and received by August 31, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m. CDT. Following the close of applications, interviews for all applicants will be held on September 9, 2025, at the Granville Arts Center from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Applicants must schedule an interview, and sign-up opportunities will be provided after submission of the completed application. Applications will be reviewed and funding recommendations presented during a combined Council Work Session and Regular Session meeting on October 6, 2025. At this meeting, the council will consider GCAC’s recommendations and approve grant award amounts. Applications not completed and submitted by the August 31 deadline will not be considered for funding. The program does not provide publicly available details on award amounts, minimum or maximum funding, number of awards, or matching requirements in the provided materials. These details may be available upon request or within the application platform itself. The application process is hosted through SurveyMonkey Apply, and technical or content-related inquiries can be directed to GCAC staff via email at arts@garlandtx.gov. The grant is not a rolling program; applications are accepted only during the designated application window each year. Based on the defined timeline, the grant operates on an annual cycle, with future application periods expected to follow a similar August opening and September deadline schedule. This consistent structure allows local organizations to plan and prepare their applications in advance, aligning their project schedules with GCAC’s funding cycle.