Catalyzing Impact Grants
Forecasted
Catalyzing Impact Grants support Cincinnati-region organizations with arts and cultural heritage projects that expand community engagement and advance a vibrant economy and connected, inclusive region.
Funder: ArtsWave
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Draft feedback) | January 2027 (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 or 50% of project expenses; 1:1 applicant match required
Summary: Supports arts and cultural heritage projects that engage Cincinnati-region communities and advance ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action.
Key Information: Organizations funded in both FY2025 and FY2026 are ineligible for FY2027.
Description
ArtsWave’s Catalyzing Impact Grant Program supports a breadth of arts and cultural heritage programming that engages communities across the Cincinnati region. Grants are awarded based on projects’ contributions to ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action in the Arts 2.0, a framework for a more vibrant regional economy and connected community. Eligible requests include new projects and existing projects that expand their impact through new geography, broader audiences, or deeper programming.
The program is supported by donations to the 2025 ArtsWave Community Campaign and ArtsWave’s Women’s Leadership Roundtable designated for community engagement in the arts. The Roundtable brings women together to create lasting community impact and powers Catalyzing Impact, ArtsWave’s largest grants pool for project support.
