The Duncanville Arts Commission is seeking applications for its Art Grant to support a thriving, inclusive, and economically vibrant arts ecosystem.
Donor Name: City of Duncanville
State: Texas
City: Duncanville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This document reflects the city’s continued commitment to fostering a thriving, inclusive, and economically vibrant arts ecosystem.
The Duncanville Arts Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council, championing initiatives that engage residents and visitors through artistic expression, public art, and cultural events. These efforts support placemaking, strengthen the local economy, and reinforce Duncanville’s identity as the City of Champions.
Grant Categories
- Annual Arts Program Grants: To support nonprofit organizations presenting a full season of arts programming.
- Single Project Support Grants: To support a single public-facing arts project or event.
- Public Art Grants: To support the creation and installation of permanent, publicly accessible visual art (ex. murals, sculptures, functional art, mosaic or tile installations, interactive installations, landmarks, historical markers, etc.).
Funding Information
- Annual Arts Program Grants
- Up to $20,000
- Single Project Support Grants
- Up to $2,500 (city departments)
- Up to $3,000 (first-time applicants)
- Up to $10,000 (returning applicants).
Uses of Fund
- Music (instrumental/vocal)
- Dance
- Drama
- Folk art
- Creative writing
- Architecture and design
- Visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, crafts)
- Media arts (film, radio, television, sound recording)
- Other performing, visual, and literary arts
Eligibility Criteria
- Annual Arts Program Grants
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations only
- Single Project Support Grants
- Individuals, nonprofits, businesses, city departments, and the Duncanville Arts Commission
- Public Art Grants
- Individual artists, teams, nonprofits, or the Arts Commission.
For more information, visit City of Duncanville.
