The Community Arts Impact Grant (CAIG) Program is designed to make arts and cultural opportunities more accessible for underserved populations across Hillsborough County.
Donor Name: Hillsborough County
State: Florida
County: Hillsborough County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
They are committed to supporting geographic, ethnic and age diversity, as well as programs that serve veterans and people with disabilities. Additionally, this grant program is meant to provide nimble/flexible funding while serving as a “training opportunity” for small, community-based organizations that are new to grant writing and/or seeking support from the Arts Council of Hillsborough County.
The Community Arts Impact Grant-Colleges/Universities (CAIG/CU) is a competitive arts funding opportunity for colleges and universities whose administrative headquarters are located within Hillsborough County.
Funding Information
- Nonprofits: $5,000 maximum
- Colleges/Universities: $12,500 maximum.
Grant Period
Projects must take place during the grant period, November 1, 2025, through August 15, 2026.
Eligible Projects
Eligible Projects (For Both Non-Profits and Colleges and Universities)
- Cultural projects must be within the disciplines of dance, folk arts, literature/creative writing, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts or multidisciplinary art forms.
- All activities funded through this program must be open to the general public.
- Projects must take place between November 1, 2025, and August 15, 2026.
- Projects must be designed to elevate and advance arts and culture in the community.
- Community impact through the arts and cultural programming must be the primary focus of the proposed budget.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-Profit Organizations Eligible to Apply
- Community organizations, neighborhood associations, ethnic/cultural organizations, and emerging arts and cultural organizations. All applicants must be:
- A 501(c)(3) organization in good standing at the time of application.
- Registered as an active nonprofit Florida corporation with the Florida Division of Corporations with a principal address in Hillsborough County.
- Apolitical and non-ideological.
For more information, visit Hillsborough County.
