Community Impact Grants
Community Impact Grants support organizations and cross-sector partners in creating arts, culture, history, or science projects that expand cultural participation and foster positive community change.
This grant was recently updated
Lead applicants must now be eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, replacing the requirement that they be arts, culture, history, or science organizations. The FY27 Guidelines link now points to a PDF on United Arts’ website rather than SharePoint.
Funder: United Arts of Central Florida
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Webinar) | November 20, 2026 (Courtesy review) | December 3, 2026 (Staff questions) | December 6, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; 10 projects funded; April 1, 2027–March 31, 2028
Summary: Supports cross-sector collaborations using arts, culture, history, or science to expand participation and create positive community impact.
Key Information: Requires an eligible 501(c)(3) lead applicant and a cross-sector partnership, not two arts-based organizations.
Description
United Arts of Central Florida’s Community Impact Grants support defined projects developed through meaningful partnerships between an arts, culture, history, or science organization and a partner from another sector. Either partner may lead the application if it meets applicant eligibility requirements. The program seeks to increase access to cultural programming and support positive change through creative community development.
Supported work includes exhibits, performances, festivals, educational programs, outreach activities, and creative community development projects. Partnerships should involve shared planning or implementation, rather than seasonal support or a one-time purchased service. Projects should align with one or more areas in Americans for the Arts’ Arts Impact Explorer. “Community” includes any intentionally served group, such as students, artists, audiences, geographic communities, or people connected by heritage or cultural traditions.
