The Artist Opportunity Grant Program empowers Montgomery County, Ohio, artists to advance their careers through professional development opportunities and the creation of new works.
Donor Name: Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District
State: Ohio
County: Montgomery County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/12/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program’s goals are to assist artists in Montgomery County in deepening their craft, to encourage the development and raise the profile of individual artistic work in the region, and to help artists achieve their creative goals, thereby increasing their access and influence in the dynamic environment across Montgomery County. Grants are intended to fund specific, unique, and imminent opportunities that have the potential to significantly impact an artist’s work and deepen their creative and professional development, regardless of where they are in their artistic career.
Funding Information
The MCACD is providing $75,000 for the 2025–2026 grant cycle, and grants will range from $500 to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Artist Opportunity Grant Program, an applicant must:
- Be a resident of Montgomery County, Ohio, with a valid street address (no P.O. boxes) demonstrated by a driver’s license, utility bill, bank statement, voter registration document, etc.; and
- Be a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident; and
- Be at least 18 years old; and
- Be an active artist or creative entrepreneur.
- Have exhibited, performed, or published work as an artist within the past three years, including self-curated opportunities or those in non-traditional venues.
For more information, visit MCACD.
