Augusta City Arts Grants

Each year, the City of Augusta allocates funding to the Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) to distribute to the arts non-profit arts community. City leaders recognize the importance of public financial support to sustain a wide variety of artistic disciplines and expressions. 

For fiscal year 2025, funds will be re-allocated in increments to support General Operating Expenses – up to $7,000, and to support specific Art Projects – up to $5,000.

Funding through the FY25 Annual City Arts Grant Program enables arts organizations

• to provide programming and educational opportunities throughout Augusta-Richmond County
• to promote Metro Augusta as a cultural destination
• to build the capacity and stability of Augusta’s arts and cultural organizations
• to enhance the economic development of the city through the arts

FY25 Applications are now open!

The online applications will be available at a link at the Augusta Arts Grant Platform beginning July 19, 2024. https://augustaarts.gosmart.org . The application period begins July 19, 2024 with a deadline of 5:00 pm, August 30, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for panel review.

GUIDELINES

View or download the Augusta City Arts Grants Guidelines

(link to pdf)

FY24 FINAL REPORTS:

FY24 City Arts Grant FINAL REPORT – Project (link to pdf)

FY24 City Arts Grant FINAL REPORT – General Operating (link to pdf)

Past Organizations Awarded:

Organizations awarded grants from the City Art Grant program in the past are listed below, alphabetically. Click on their name to be taken to each organization’s website to learn more.5