The Project Support: Events, Festivals, Series grants provide assistance for performances, exhibitions, festivals, locally-produced film presentations and community events where the arts are at the core of the project.
Donor Name: Greater Columbus Arts Council
State: Ohio
County: Franklin County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/17/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Projects must be open to the public, include significant participation of professional artists, have an implementation plan outlined at the time of submission, and primarily take place in the City of Columbus.
Project Types
Performances, exhibits and arts events. The primary request must be for an event or series of events designed to benefit the general public and to allow the community to experience the arts.
Additionally, all projects must meet the following criteria:
- At least 75% of proposed activities take place within the City of Columbus
- Demonstrate compensation to professional artists involved in the project; and
- Be open and promoted to the general public (free or ticketed).
Funding Information
- The maximum request amount is $25,000.
- Most projects receive a partial award of $3,000 – $8,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for Project Support: Events, Festivals, Series:
- Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Franklin County whose primary mission is arts and culture.
- Organizations operating a comprehensive arts program that have a primary mission outside of arts and culture may be considered
- Applicants may receive EITHER Project Support OR Cultural Festival Funding; organizations cannot receive both awards in the same calendar year.
- Organizations receiving General Support or Operating Support are NOT eligible to apply.
For more information, visit GCAC.
