Arts Stabilization Fund (ASF) grants provide current DDOA grantees of General Operating Support grants (nonprofit arts organizations) with funding for improvements to facilities owned and operated (or under long-term lease) by the grantee.
Donor Name: Delaware Division of the Arts
State: Delaware
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
ASF grants are funded through the Division of the Arts’ (DDOA) participation in the Arts Consortium of Delaware, Inc. (ArtCo) endowment
Arts Stabilization Fund (ASF) grants provide current DDOA grantees* of General Operating Support grants (nonprofit arts organizations) with funding for improvements to facilities owned and operated (or under long-term lease) by the grantee. ASF grants are funded through the Division of the Arts’ (DDOA) participation in the Arts Consortium of Delaware, Inc. (ArtCo) endowment.
Goals
The Delaware Division of the Arts has established the following goals, in accordance with the ArtCo bylaws, for Arts Stabilization grants:
- Provide funding for needed maintenance, repairs, or renovations of existing facilities owned and operated by the nonprofit arts organization.
- Provide funding for the repair, upgrade, or replacement of facility-related equipment (i.e., HVAC, electrical, seating, flooring, display, storage, etc.)
Funding Information
Arts Stabilization grant awards typically do not exceed $20,000.
Grant Period
September 1, 2026, and August 31, 2027.
Project Eligibility
Arts Stabilization projects should go beyond the scope of the organization’s routine maintenance and facility upkeep. Types of Arts Stabilization activities eligible for consideration by DDOA (in order of funding priority) are:
- Renovations that address structural weaknesses or deficiencies
- Facility modifications that address safety issues (lighting, access/egress, meeting building codes)
- Upgrading or replacing operational systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
- Facility modifications or equipment to address accessibility for people with physical disabilities
- Systems to enhance delivery of programmatic or customer services (e.g., lighting or sound system upgrades/flooring/storage).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Arts Stabilization funding, applicants must:
- Be a non-profit arts organization that is eligible to receive General Operating Support.
- Own the facility or have a long-term lease agreement.
For more information, visit Delaware Division of the Arts.
