Large Creative & Performing Arts Grants
Notre Dame's Large Creative & Performing Arts Grants fund innovative faculty-led arts projects—especially those with social, sacred, or technological dimensions—across any medium in the College of Arts & Letters.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027 | Previous: November 1, 2025 | March 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; one award per faculty member every three years.
Summary: Supports College of Arts & Letters faculty at Notre Dame pursuing significant creative or performing arts projects in any medium.
Key Information: Application must be submitted at least one month before project start; one Large Grant (Creative/Research) allowed every three years per faculty.
Description
The Large Creative & Performing Arts Grants, offered by the Franco Institute and the Notre Dame Arts Initiative, provide substantial funding to support innovative arts and creative practice projects in any medium. These grants are designed for faculty in the College of Arts & Letters at the University of Notre Dame and aim to foster significant contributions to the creative and performing arts landscape. Projects aligning with the Arts Initiative’s current priorities—such as socially engaged practice, sacred arts, and experimental intersections with science and technology—may receive special consideration.
