Thank you for participating in the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Fiscal Sponsorship Program. We are excited to support your project and look forward to working with you.
Please complete the Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement form below to finalize your participation in the program. This agreement allows the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod to receive and administer charitable contributions on behalf of your project.
To activate your fiscal sponsorship, you may begin with the one-time contract fee of $150. Payment can be made by credit card using the link below or by sending a check (see details below).
Credit card payment link here.
OR
Checks can be made payable to: Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 396 Main Street, Suite 10, Hyannis, MA 02601
Please include the name of your project in the memo line of the check.
Once your agreement and payment have been received, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will send you a Fiscal Sponsorship Welcome Kit. This will outline what to expect next and provide guidance on fundraising, donations, and requesting project payments.
If you have any questions or concerns at any point in the process, please feel free to contact Julie Wake directly at jwake@artsfoundation.org. We are here to help and are excited to work with you on bringing your project to life.
Thank you again for being part of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod community and strengthening the region's creative sector through your work.
Grant Report June 2026
Grant Period: June 2026 through May 2027
If you received a grant from the Arts Foundation in July 2026, would you kindly fill out the 2026 grant report. We are looking forward to hearing how these funds supported your work and impacted our community.
The deadline to submit your report is: Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Our grant cycle opens each fall. Visit our website for upcoming application dates.
Best wishes and thank you for all you do to support our creative community!
Grant Report FY26
Grant Period: January 2026 to December 2026
If you were awarded a grant from the Arts Foundation in December 2025, would you kindly fill out the FY26 grant report. We are looking forward to hearing how these funds supported your work and impacted our community.
The deadline to submit your report is: January 31, 2027.
Our grant cycle opens each fall. Visit our website for upcoming application dates.
Best wishes and thank you for all you do to support our creative community!
2027 Creative Exchange Cohort / Capacity-Building Grant Program
Individual artists are essential to a vibrant arts and culture ecosystem, but building a sustainable creative career comes with unique challenges. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is proud to offer the 2027 Creative Exchange Capacity-Building Grant Program, a cohort experience running January through mid-May that gives artists on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket the entrepreneurial tools, mentorship, and resources to build long-term financial resiliency and grow their creative businesses.
Information Sessions
Want to learn more before applying? Reach out to Amy Neill at aneill@artsfoundation.org and set up a call.
Program Benefits
Through the Capacity-Building Grant Program, participating artists will receive:
- Individual coaching with the Arts Foundation's Programs Manager, who brings over 15 years of experience coaching artists and works one-on-one with each participant on their business plan and goals, scheduled separately from the Wednesday evening Cohort sessions
- Alumni-led and peer-led small group sessions
- Connection to other creatives to support one another on their professional journeys
- Priority access to the Arts Foundation's professional development workshops
- An opportunity to showcase your work in a public setting organized by the Arts Foundation
- A $1,000 working capital grant, awarded at the end of the program
Workshops including:
- Effectively Balancing Business and Art with Queen Allotey-Pappoe
- Taxes for Artists and Creative Freelancers with Hannah Cole, Sunlight Tax
- Writing About Your Work with Alyson Stanfield
- Speaking About Your Work with Alyson Stanfield
- Branding for Creative Business with Sarah Dudek
- The Power of Websites with Jessica Burko
- Arts Advocacy 101 with Emily Ruddock, MassCreative
- Press and PR with Chris Kazarian
- Essentials of Digital Marketing with Francesca Olsen
- Grant Writing with Julie Wake & Chris Kazarian
Plus peer meetups and a mid-program social.
*Workshop lineup subject to change.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are:
- Artists of all disciplines (visual arts, writing, film, dance, music/sound, theater, performance, social practice, etc.)
- Residents of Cape Cod (Barnstable County), Nantucket (Nantucket County), or Martha's Vineyard (Dukes County)
Not eligible:
- Full-time students enrolled in a degree program
- Artists living outside of Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha's Vineyard
- Artists who have already participated in the Capacity-Building Grant Program
The program encourages equal opportunity and values diversity in its applicants. Artists who have never received a grant are especially encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria
A select cohort of artists will be chosen for 2027. Applications will be evaluated based on:
- History of creative work (emerging or established)
- Readiness to benefit (why this is the right moment in your career for business training, and how clearly you can articulate goals for your practice)
- Access to resources (priority is given to artists with limited financial or artistic opportunities and those from under-resourced communities)
Timeline
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026: Application opens
- Friday, November 20, 2026: Application closes (deadline to apply)
- December 2026: Applications reviewed and cohort selected
- Wednesday, January 6, 2027: Cohort onboarding
- January – May 2027: Cohort workshops and peer meetups, Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7 PM
- May 12, 2027: Program completion and release of $1,000 working capital grant
Questions to Consider Before Applying
- How will this opportunity support the growth of your creative practice?
- What stabilization and/or growth opportunities are you currently pursuing, and what types of investments will help you achieve them?
- Why is this the right time in your career for business and financial training?
- How has your creative practice engaged (or how do you plan to engage) with communities on Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha’s Vineyard? How does your work contribute to and strengthen these communities?
Should you have questions about the application, please email Amy Neill at aneill@artsfoundation.org.
Arts Access Application
Welcome to Arts Access, a program supported by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. This form is the first step in connecting a child in your life to quality arts programming on Cape Cod and the Islands. Your child or mentee must be associated with one of our community partners (YMCA Achievers; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Greater Hyannis Supporting Our Youth Task Force; Cape Cod Child Development; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren on Cape Cod; and Cape Cod Children’s Place) or referred by a cultural organization.
Eligibility
Arts Access funds are intended for families in great need, living at or below the poverty line. Eligibility is based on referral from one of our community partners, who already know the families they serve and understand their circumstances.
Preference is given to students and families who meet income guidelines and may be experiencing one or more of the following:
- Enrollment in SNAP
- Participation in WIC
- Participation in TANF or Massachusetts TAFDC
- MassHealth or Medicaid coverage
- Housing Choice Voucher or Section 8, or residence in public housing
- Fuel assistance or LIHEAP
- Free or reduced price school meals
- SSI or SSDI as a primary source of household income
- Foster care, kinship care, or McKinney Vento status
If your situation reflects significant need but is not listed here, please note it in the application. Our partners can help document circumstances.
How Arts Access Works
- The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod partners with organizations that have systems in place to support families and to help create a successful match between student and cultural organization.
- The cultural organization providing the programming will be paid directly by the Arts Foundation, not through the student, family, or community partner.
- Funding may be available for additional class-related expenses. Any approved costs will be coordinated through the cultural organization.
Timeline
You will hear back from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod within 5 to 10 days.
Questions and Support
Please reach out to Julie Wake at jwake@artsfoundation.org with any questions. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Information shared is used only to determine eligibility and support a successful match.
School Bus Funding from the AFCC Access Fund
AFCC School Bus funds will provide grants up to $800.00 to help schools with the transportation costs of student cultural field trips. The field trips must be in the arts, sciences, or humanities. Examples: art and science museums; historic sites; and music, theater, and dance performances.
Eligibility
- Any Barnstable County school (public, charter, parochial, or independent) serving grades K-12 can apply.
- The field trips must be focused in the arts, but trips that combine science or humanities with the arts will also be considered.
- Types of field trips that DO NOT qualify for funding are trips to sporting events, amusement parks, or other similar outings.
FAQS
When is the application deadline?
There is no deadline, but applications must be in at least 30 days prior to the trip. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Grants will be awarded until funds run out. Our goal is to spread the funding equitably among all Cape schools that apply.
Can an independent or faith-based school apply?
Yes, all Barnstable County schools serving grades K-12 are eligible to apply.
Someone else in my school already received a grant for this school year. Can I apply too?
Yes, the AFCC may award more than one bus grant to the same school and/or teacher. However, the AFCC reserves the right to approve or deny application in order to distribute the funding equitably so all schools may benefit.
What types of trips do no qualify for funding?
Types of trips that DO NOT qualify for funding are trips to sporting events, amusement parks, and outdoor activities such as class beach trips. Field trips to performances put on by students are not eligible, as the goal of the program is to provide students with a professional cultural experience. The trip must meet the mission of providing access to arts and culture for all students.
Can we get a grant to travel to a destination outside of Massachusetts?
Yes.
What is the maximum amount of money we can ask for?
$800
We want to go on more than one field trip in this school year. Can we apply for another grant?
Yes, however you should also research funding through Mass Cultural Council as well as your local cultural council for funding for additional field trips.
How will we know that the AFCC has received our application?
Once you have successfully submitted your online application, a confirmation email will be sent.
How will we know if our application was approved or not?
Within three weeks of submitting your application, you will receive an email from the AFCC telling you whether or not your application has been approved. Be sure your email account is set to allow messages from jwake@artsfoundation.org. All funding decisions are final.
How do we get the money?
A check will be made out to the school and will include the teacher and department along with a note stating that funds are restricted for the specific field trip. The check will go out USPS. Applicant contact will be notified check has been sent. It is up to the applicant to follow through on receipt of funding.
Who arranges for the bus and pays the bus company?
You or your school are responsible for making all bus arrangements and payments. The AFCC is not liable for school bus arrangements or contractual services made between the bus company and school/teacher.