Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Arts Grant Program

The City of Richardson is pleased to offer arts grants for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Arts grants offer financial assistance for the cost associated with a full season of projects, performances, or events within a twelve-month period. Funding assistance is limited to no more than 50% of an applicant’s season expenses.

• Projects should serve residents or visitors to Richardson and should be open and accessible to the public.
• Applicants must be non-profit corporations that have been chartered and pursuing their mission for at least one year prior to making application.
• Offerings must be completed between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027.
• Please click the links below to view the guidelines and timeline. The application period has ended.
• The application period closed on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Please contact ArtsGroups@cor.gov.

Links:

Timeline

Art Grants Guidelines

Instructions for Submitting

Final Report