General Support grants provide unrestricted funding for pre-approved small to mid-sized arts organizations that produce and/or present full seasons of performances, exhibitions and arts events.
Donor Name: Greater Columbus Arts Council
State: Ohio
City: Columbus
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Organizational activities must be open to the public, presented primarily at venues in the City of Columbus, include significant participation by professional artists, and have an implementation plan outlined at the time of submission. The purpose is to provide a stable source of financial support for established small to mid-sized arts organizations presenting a full season of public activities.
Small to mid-sized Columbus arts organizations whose primary mission is arts and culture and have a three year average adjusted revenue under $500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to apply for General Support:
- Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is arts and culture with at least three years of activity;
- Have an annual operating budget (based on three-year average adjusted revenue) of under $500,000 (no minimum budget requirements);
- Organization must be able to provide three years of detailed Profit & Loss statements, the most recently completed Balance Sheet statement, the most recent 990 (if applicable) and complete a calculation sheet provided by GCAC.
- Present a full season of art activities for the public featuring paid, professional artists; at least 70% of the operational budget must be dedicated to the activities (this percentage cannot include fundraisers, public art, education/classes, youth programs or social service programs);
- At least 75% of public activities take place within the City of Columbus;
- Must have previously received at least one Project Support, General Support, or Operating Support grant from GCAC in the past three years;
- Have a board of directors/trustees with a minimum of five members who are not paid (W2 or 1099) staff.
For more information, visit GCAC.
