2026 Operating Support Grant for Organizations
Grant provides operating support to Southern Arizona arts organizations to hire artists and deliver programs that strengthen the local art economy and civic engagement.
Funder: Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per organization; no match required; funding period July 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028 (projected).
Summary: Supports nonprofit and fiscally sponsored arts organizations in Southern Arizona with operating expenses to strengthen local art economies and civic engagement.
Description
This grant provides operating support for nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving Tucson, Pima County, Southern Arizona, and eligible Tribal Nations. Funding is intended to cover general operating costs, with an emphasis on hiring artists and delivering arts programming that benefits the region’s diverse communities. The program aims to strengthen the local art economy and foster civic engagement, with awards determined through a competitive, peer-reviewed process.
