Creative Capacity Grant

About the Open Call

Creative Capacity Grants provide general operating support for Arizona-based nonprofit arts organizations with annual budgets of at least $4,000. The grant supports day-to-day operating costs including salaries, production expenses, and administrative costs. Eligible organizations must have a primary mission dedicated to the arts and are required to operate on an alternate-year application cycle based on specific grant levels. The funding period for this cycle is July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

What is Offered

General operating support grants to nonprofit arts organizations based on annual budget and grant level.

Requirements

Organizations must be based in Arizona, be a nonprofit with tax-exempt status or a unit of municipal/tribal government, have a primary mission dedicated to the arts, and have an annual budget of at least $4,000.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the online platform SurveyMonkey Apply at https://azarts.smapply.io/prog/creative_capacity_grant_2027. Prospective applicants should review the grant guidelines and prepare narrative responses prior to submission.