OAC Community Arts Experience Grants
Oklahoma Arts Council
Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
OAC Community Arts Experience Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Oklahoma Arts Council
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Summary
The OAC Community Arts Experience Grants, offered by the Oklahoma Arts Council, support community vitality through funding for arts-based projects such as festivals and exhibitions. These grants aim to enhance cultural opportunities for Oklahomans and require a 100% match. Organizations may apply for two grants annually, with a maximum award of $5,000. This program fosters engagement and preserves cultural heritage, replacing the previous Small Grant Support program as of September 1, 2023.Overview
Note: Application Deadline is 60 days before your project begins. The arts are essential to community vitality—boosting state and local economies, enriching quality of life, attracting creative workforce, preserving cultural heritage, and more. To ensure thriving communities across Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Arts Council awards project funding through Community Arts Experience Grants to support festivals, exhibitions, performances, and other audience-based programs. Eligible organizations can apply for the following: Two Community Arts Experience Grants per fiscal year; or,One Community Arts Experience Grant and one Community Arts Learning Grant per fiscal year The maximum grant award request is up to $5,000 per project. A 100% (1:1) award match is required. This is a competitive grant program and award amounts are determined using the grant program scoring criteria and agency priorities. This grant replaced the Small Grant Support program, effective September 1, 2023. Program Objectives Expand arts and cultural opportunities for Oklahomans.Support arts-focused programs that enliven communities through a wide range of engagement opportunities for all people.Provide matching funds for arts-focused projects.Eligibility
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