2026 Operating Support Grant for Organizations
This grant supports general operating costs for non-profit arts organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving Southern Arizona and Tribal Nations, aiming to strengthen the regional arts ecosystem.
Funder: Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per organization; funding period July 1, 2027–May 31, 2028 (projected); no match required.
Summary: Supports general operating expenses for non-profit and fiscally sponsored arts organizations in Southern Arizona and eligible Tribal Nations.
Description
This grant provides operating support to non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organizations and eligible fiscally sponsored arts groups serving Tucson, Pima County, Southern Arizona, and Tribal Nations in the region. Funding may be used for a broad range of operating expenses, including hiring artists and delivering arts programming during the grant period. The goal is to bolster local arts economies, strengthen civic engagement, and support a diverse arts workforce. Applications are reviewed competitively by a peer panel, and the program is funded by the City of Tucson, Pima County, the Mellon Foundation, and the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
