The Arts in Society Grant from Colorado Creative Industries funds projects that use the arts to address civic and social challenges in Colorado communities.
Funder: Colorado Creative Industries
Due Dates: September 5, 2025 (LOI) | January 1, 2026 (Proposal for finalists) | September 4, 2026 (LOI) | January 1, 2027 (Proposal for finalists)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per project; up to 24 months duration; no match required.
Summary: Supports Colorado-based projects that use the arts to address civic and social challenges through cross-sector collaboration and community engagement.
This grant program funds projects that harness the arts to address civic and social challenges in Colorado communities. It is designed to empower artists, nonprofits, schools, universities, government agencies, activists, and cross-sector collaborators to develop creative, community-driven solutions to pressing social issues. In addition to financial support, grantees participate in a statewide learning community, receive evaluation and promotional support, and contribute to a growing network of practitioners who use the arts as a tool for social change.