How much funding does CBJ Major Grants For Artists provide?

CBJ Major Grants For Artists provides $167,500 annually (distributed among multiple arts organizations) in funding.

When is the deadline for CBJ Major Grants For Artists?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is CBJ Major Grants For Artists offered?

CBJ Major Grants For Artists runs on an annual cycle.

CBJ Major Grants For Artists

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

$167,500 annually (distributed among multiple arts organizations)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Juneau, Alaska

Funder: City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), administered by Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC)

Annual grants distributed to arts organizations and artists in Juneau. The City invests $167,500 annually in the arts, which organizations leverage to create over $12,000,000 in operating budgets collectively, supporting 63 full-time employees and 233 part-time employees.

Review Process

Review panel of 3 community members meets annually in May
Panel members serve 1, 2, or 3-year terms
Panelists review applications and submit recommendations to JAHC Board of Trustees
Board manages disbursement of funds on behalf of the City

Panel Requirements

Panelists should have connection to arts and culture in Juneau
Must not be directly involved with applicant organizations
Should be conversant with nonprofit financial statements and programs

What Juneau Arts & Humanities Council actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 13
Total given: $223K
Median grant: $18K
Range: $6,000–$43K

By dollars: Alaska 100%. Top recipient cities: Juneau, AK; Douglas, AK; Anchorage, AK.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.