Circle Grants
ArtsWave Circle Grants fund projects that promote and celebrate Black and African American arts experiences in Greater Cincinnati through new or expanded programming.
Funder: ArtsWave
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Full application deadline | September 2026: Early submission draft for staff feedback
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; no match required; projects may be funded partially or in full.
Summary: Supports projects that celebrate and promote Black and African American arts experiences in Greater Cincinnati through new or expanded programming.
Key Information: Applicants must take one year off after receiving funding for two consecutive Circle Grants.
Description
The Circle Grant Program from ArtsWave provides seed funding for arts and cultural projects that promote and celebrate Black and African American arts experiences in the Cincinnati region. Designed to foster diversity, inclusion, and social impact, these project grants support the development of new programming or enhancement of existing initiatives, with the goal of deepening community engagement and advancing ArtsWave’s Blueprint for Collective Action. Funding is made possible by donations specifically designated for engaging Black and African American communities in the arts.
