2025 Grants for Individuals

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Welcome to the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s online application for our Community Equity Grants for Creative Individuals. Funding of our 2025 grants is through support from both the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). 

Grants for Creative Individuals equitably advance creativity throughout Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket by providing funding to individuals who demonstrate achievement of creative expression and commitment to their artistic/cultural practice.

We welcome applications from Barnstable County, Dukes County, and Nantucket County artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners in all artistic/creative disciplines. 

Please read the 2025 Artist Annual Grant Program Guidelines before completing this application. You will find the following info:

  • Grant info session links
  • Are you eligible
  • Award amount
  • Timeline & Grant reports
  • Application process
  • Budget template
  • Funding goals
  • Program eligibility
  • Unallowable expenses
  • Review process & rubric

Grant Info Sessions

  • Wednesday, March 19, at 10 am for artists (9 am for organizations) RSVP here
  • Friday, April 4 at 10 am for artists (9 am for organizations) RSVP here

Join us for an Info Session on the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s Community Equity Grants for Creative Individuals. We'll cover eligibility, project ideas, budget, the application process, and tips for crafting a compelling proposal. 

Please reach out with any questions you may have at info@artsfoundation.org.

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