BUILDING ARTS ECONOMIES
OS Grant provides organizationswith funding for operating expenses that support hiring artists and/or delivering arts programming during the funding period.
About 2027 Operating Support Grant for Organizations
The 2027 Operating Support Grant for Organizations of the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona provide 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored organizations with funding for operating expenses that support hiring artists and/or delivering arts programming during the funding period.
The Arts Foundation’s mission is to advance artistic expression, civic participation, and equitable economic growth of our diverse community by supporting, promoting, and advocating for arts and culture in our region. This program is funded in part by the City of Tucson, the Pima County Department of Community & Workforce Development, and with program support from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
Grant Details
Status: Opening Soon October 8, 2026
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Budget/Award: $5,000 or $10,000
Managed by: Tiera@artsfoundtucson.org
Eligibility:
- Non-profit 501(c)(3) Arts Organizations in the City of Tucson, Pima County, Southern Arizona, and Tribal Nations.
- Fiscally Sponsored Arts Organizations that meet all other requirements are eligible to apply.
Submission link: https://artsfoundtucson.submittable.com/submit
Materials:
2027 Operating Support Grant for Organizations Guidelines | Download PDF Version | Lineamientos