Artist Projects
The Artist Projects grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council funds original, artist-led projects in Franklin County, Ohio, across all artistic disciplines, promoting public engagement and creative ownership.
Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council
Due Dates: March 16, 2026 (Round 1) | August 24, 2026 (Round 2)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; up to $25,000 for filmmakers (limited awards available)
Summary: Supports original, artist-led projects of public value in Franklin County, Ohio, across all artistic disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants must be working artists with at least one year of Franklin County residency or live in a bordering county with a project in Franklin County.
Description
This grant funds the creation and public presentation of original, artist-led projects in Franklin County, Ohio, across disciplines such as dance, fashion, film, literary, music, theater, visual, and multidisciplinary arts. The program is designed to empower artists to maintain full creative control over their projects, ensuring that the work is artist-initiated, branded, and executed, rather than being part of another organization’s programming. Projects must provide clear public benefit and compensate the participating artists. The grant prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aims to strengthen the region’s arts ecosystem by supporting innovative, community-engaged artistic work.
