ArtsActivate Grant program is designed to activate the Dallas Cultural Plan 2018, and demonstrate the mission to create an equitable, thriving arts environment for all Dallas artists and residents.
Donor Name: City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
State: Texas
City: Dallas
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
ArtsActivate is open for proposals from non-profit arts/cultural organizations, educational institutions, social services organizations, individual artists, artist collectives and other eligible non-profit organization.
ArtsActivate 2026 proposals should be innovative projects that create active and ongoing engagement with people, neighborhoods, and communities in Dallas. They should celebrate the diversity, build community connections, and enhance the visibility of neighborhoods through arts and culture. Priority will be given to projects focusing on neighborhoods outside of the Urban Core.
Funding Information
Organizations must not be receiving more than $100,000.00 through the FY 2025-26 Cultural Organizations Program (COP) or receiving more than $100,000.00 in operating and maintenance support from the City of Dallas in FY 2025-26.
Grant Period
October 6, 2025 to September 15, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity as provided by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and in good standing
- Organizations must be in-compliance with local, state, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination
- Organizations must be authorized to transact business in the State of Texas
- Organizations must submit with their application their most recently completed fiscal year’s IRS Form 990
- Organizations must have administrative offices permanently located in the City of Dallas. This does NOT include P.O. Boxes – organizations must have a physical office at a Dallas address. Proof of Dallas address will be requested at time of application submission. Acceptable proof of residency are driver’s license, current mail from the last 30 days that is typewritten or computer generated, and a rental/lease agreement.
- Organizations must have non-discriminatory employment and personnel practices
- Individual Artists
- Individual artists must be a resident of the City of Dallas or maintain a permanent studio/workspace in the City of Dallas. Proof of Dallas residency will be required at time of submission. Acceptable proof of residency includes a driver’s license, current mail from the last 30 days that is typewritten or computer-generated, and/or a rental/lease agreement.
- If rental or lease term is less than 12 months, eligibility is subject to Director approval
- Must obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, insurance and other approvals required by law for the provision of services during the contract term
- Individual Artist must not have been employed by the City of Dallas in the last 12 months.
For more information, visit OAC.
