Applicants new to the Grants for Organizations (GFO) program must complete an Intent to Apply application to determine eligibility.

Intent to Apply forms are due September 15th annually. Eligible organizations complete a Full GFO Application.

GFO Eligibility Checklist
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Interested in applying for the FY 2026 Grants for Organizations program? Have questions about the application process? Check out the resources below.If you were not able to confirm all five questions in the chart above but are still interested in learning more about the growth of your arts organization, please let us know how we can help by connecting you with GFO Program Staff.

Click here to watch the recording of our FY 2026 GFO Intent to Apply Information Session from August 26.

If you were not able to confirm all five questions in the chart above but are still interested in learning more about the growth of your arts organization, please let us know how we can help by connecting you with GFO Program Staff.