2027 stART Grant

BUILDING ARTS ECONOMIES

2027 stART Grant provides Individual Artists or 501(c)3 organizations with funding through two alternate tracks of support: Community Impact track and Artist Development track.

About 2027 stART Grant

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona’s 2027 stART Grant provides 2027 stART Grant provides Individual Artists or 501(c)3 organizations with funding through two alternate tracks of support: Community Impact track and Artist Development track.

–The Community Impact track provides financial support to individuals and groups for projects that will positively impact a community through an artistic endeavor.

–The Artist Development track provides financial support to creatives for whom a specific, practice-related capital resource or professional development experience will make an impact on their artistic practice.

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 and Pima County.

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Grant Details

Status: Open

Deadline: Oct 6, 2026, 11:59 pm

Budget/Award: Up to $5,000

Managed by: Tiera@artsfoundtucson.org

Eligibility: Individual Artists and 501(c)3 Organizations in Southern Arizona or a Tribal Nation south of the Gila River.

Submission link: https://artsfoundtucson.submittable.com/submit

Materials:
2027 stART Guidelines | Download PDF Version | English2027