Cultural Investment Funding
Forecasted
The City of Santa Fe's Cultural Investment Funding supports nonprofit arts groups to promote and market cultural projects that boost public arts programming and tourism in Santa Fe County.
Funder: City of Santa Fe
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Intent to Apply deadline (projected) | March 2027: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Traditional Marketing Impact: $16,000 (A/B/C); up to 20% of budget (D) | Collaborative Impact: $30,000 (typical); 1-year awards
Summary: Supports Santa Fe County nonprofit arts organizations to promote and market cultural activities that enhance public arts programming and drive tourism.
Key Information: Intent to Apply is required and must be approved before accessing the full application.
Description
The Cultural Investment Funding program, administered by the City of Santa Fe Arts and Culture Department, provides funding to local nonprofit arts organizations for projects that generate significant cultural and economic impact within Santa Fe County. The program is designed to support a wide range of activities, including hands-on educational opportunities for under-resourced communities, major arts events, and innovative new cultural projects. Funding is sourced from the Lodgers’ Tax and must be used primarily for promotional, advertising, and marketing costs related to eligible arts and cultural programming. The program emphasizes the promotion of tourism and the visibility of Santa Fe as a vibrant arts destination.
