Grant guidelines and applications are now available for the FY26 Vibrant Communities Grants, which will fund programs such as performances, exhibits, residencies, workshops, murals, public art, arts festivals, and capacity building projects for arts programs or organizations, among other types of arts programs.

• Projects Must Take Place: Between October 15, 2025, and June 1, 2026.
• Grant Request: Between $1,000 to $5,000.
• Match Requirement: 50% match of request amount
• Eligible Applicants: Non-profit organizations, government entities, public libraries, schools, and colleges/universities in counties in which no organization received a Project, Bridge, or Arts Education Program Grant.

An online training workshop for the FY26 application process is also available on the website. During the workshop, GCA staff review the requirements for the grant application, along with tips for submitting a successful proposal.

A virtual office hours session will be available on Thursday, July 31, at 1 p.m., where GCA grants staff will be available to answer applicant questions. To participate in the online office hours session, click on the link: Online Q&A for Vibrant Communities.

Contact Tyrone Webb, Rural and Community Programs Manager, at twebb@gaarts.org or 404-962-4044, with questions about Vibrant Communities Grants.