Sustaining Impact Grant - First-Time Applicants

The Fund for the Arts' Sustaining Impact Grant supports first-time applicants by providing general operating support to arts organizations that align with community priorities in Greater Louisville. Eligible organizations must have received a Fund for the Arts grant in the last three years. This grant emphasizes community impact, equity, diversity, and sustainable operations, offering funding based on operating revenues, with a maximum of $500,000 for larger organizations.

NOTE: Eligible Organizations must have received a Fund for the Arts grant in at least one of the last three years and met all reporting requirements.
Pre-Proposal - This deadline represents the pre-application that is required from First-time applicants to confirm eligibility.Full Proposal - Invite Only - Returning and eligible applicants submit an application through the online grant portal.
The purpose of the Sustaining Impact Grant is to provide general operating support to arts organizations whose programming advances the community’s Imagine Greater Louisville priorities and the Fund for the Arts’ Vision, Mission, and Values.
Focus Areas
SIG has three focus areas:
Community Impact – the organization makes a positive impact toward a healthy and vibrant community.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – the organization is committed to dismantling systemic racism and to advancing policies and practices of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, contributing to a healthy and vibrant community.Operations and Sustainability – the organization demonstrates efficient and sustainable operations.
Funding
Level 1 - Operating revenues up to $1M - Up to 20% of operating revenues, max $200,000
Level 2 - Operating revenues between $1M and $5M - Up to 15% of operating revenues, max $500,000Level 3 - Operating revenues above $5M - Up to 10% of operating revenues, less endowment income, max $500,000