Arts in Society Grant
Funds Colorado-based arts projects that foster cross-sector collaboration to address civic and social challenges, providing support, resources, and evaluation to promote community impact.
Funder: Colorado Creative Industries
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Letter of Interest opens, projected) | September 2026 (Letter of Interest deadline, projected) | January 2027 (Full proposal deadline from finalists, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per project; no match required; project period up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports Colorado-based arts projects that address civic and social issues through cross-sector collaboration.
Key Information: Open to individual artists, nonprofits, schools, universities, and government agencies in Colorado.
Description
This grant funds creative projects that use the arts to address civic and social challenges within Colorado communities. It is designed to foster cross-sector collaborations, supporting initiatives where arts and culture are leveraged to promote social justice, community welfare, and innovative approaches to pressing issues. Grantees receive not only financial support but also organizational resources, participation in a statewide learning community, promotional opportunities, and evaluation services to measure project impact. The program encourages applications from both arts and non-arts organizations, as well as individual artists and activists.
