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Art Ventures – Organizations
Since 1990, Art Ventures has made more than 240 grants to individual artists and more than 150 grants to small and mid-size arts organizations.
Art Ventures - Organizations
These grants are open to small and mid-size arts and cultural organizations in Northeast Florida. The purpose of this funding is for organizational capacity-building and program development.
Grant size: $10,000
Deadline: July 21, 2026
Application opens in our grantee portal on May 19, 2026.
Learn more about the grantee portal and create an account.
Eligibility:
- Small to mid-sized organization (annual revenues up to $1 million) with current 501(c)(3) status (or a formal agreement with a fiscal sponsor) and a minimum two-year work history.
- The mission of the organization must be primarily focused on arts and culture.
- The organization must be based in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam or St. Johns County.
- More than 50% of Black staff are in leadership positions.
- More than 50% of the Board of Directors identify as Black.
- The organization’s mission predominantly aims to celebrate arts of the African diaspora.
Important: The NEW Grantee Portal is here! Please visit our FAQ to learn more and create an account.
Timeline
- May 19, 2026: Application opens online in our grantee portal.
- June 25, 2026: Grant Application Assistance Webinar, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Register here.
- July 21, 2026: Applications due by 5:00 PM.
- November 10, 2026: Grantees notified of awards.
- December 1, 2026 – June 15, 2028: Grant projects must occur during this 18 month grant period.
Download draft application here. This draft application is available for planning purposes only. Grant applications MUST be submitted through the Grantee Portal. No paper applications will be accepted.
The next Art Ventures – Organizations grant cycle will be in 2028.
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