Arts Grants

The Arlington Commission for the Arts administers the grants program for Arlington County's artists and arts organizations.  The Arlington County Policy for the Support of Arts Organizations and Artists (as approved by the Arlington County Board on December 8, 1990) describes eligibility for the program, application procedures and criteria for evaluation.

FY12 Grant Awards

CHALLENGE GRANTS

FY12 Challenge Grant Application

FY2011 Challenge Grant Awards 

DOWNLOAD GRANTS DOCUMENTS for FY13

Arts Organizations Grants Program Guidelines
Spotlight Program for Individual Artists Guidelines
Grant Packet Information
General Operating Support Application
Project Grants for Arts Organizations Application
Space and Services Only Application

Spotlight Grant for Individual Artists Application

PLEASE NOTE! 
Applications for outdoor festivals previously administered by Arlington Cultural Affairs are now coordinated by Arlington County's Special Events Coordinator.    
Download the Special Events Application
Contact:  abower@arlingtonva.usfax 703-228-4192.

Grant Workshops

Six informational workshops will be held in the months prior to the grant deadline.  Two workshops will focus on organizations applying for GOS funding, two workshops will focus on organizations applying for Space and Services ONLY, and two will focus on Spotlight Grants. Grants workshops are offered to assist all applicants.  GRANTS WORKSHOPS ARE MANDATORY FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS.  All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. 

3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive:
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7PM-9PM: Spotlight
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7PM-9PM: Space/Services
Thursday, Dec. 15, 7PM-9PM: GOS/Project
Saturday, Jan. 7, 12PM-2PM: GOS/Project
Saturday, Jan. 14, 11:00AM-1:00PM: Spotlight
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2PM-4PM: Space/Service

All Organizations or Individuals attending WORKSHOPS MUST RSVP. Please contact Joan M Lynch, Grants Officer. Or call 703-228-1852.  

Past Grants Awarded

List of recent grants