Catalyzing Impact Grants
ArtsWave’s Catalyzing Impact Grants fund innovative arts and cultural heritage projects that advance community engagement and the Blueprint for Collective Action in Cincinnati.
Funder: ArtsWave
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (draft for staff feedback) | January 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 or 50% of project expenses per grant; 1:1 match required; single-year project support.
Summary: Supports arts and cultural heritage projects that advance ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action in Cincinnati’s metropolitan region.
Key Information: This is a projected deadline; confirm dates on the program page before applying.
Description
The Catalyzing Impact Grant Program by ArtsWave provides project-based funding to nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural heritage initiatives that align with the organization's Blueprint for Collective Action. The program aims to foster innovative programming, expand community engagement, and increase the impact of arts experiences across the Cincinnati-Middletown metropolitan area. Supported by the ArtsWave Community Campaign and the Women’s Leadership Roundtable, this is the largest project support grant ArtsWave offers annually.
