The City of Glendale Office of Arts and Culture open calls to artists and grant funding opportunities will be posted below.  Please review the guidelines for each opportunity and submit your application online by deadline.  


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FY 2025-2026 Performing Arts Project Grants
Request for Proposals

Application Deadline:  Saturday, May 31, 2025 • 11:59 p.m. MST
Amount: Up to $4,000 (No match required)

Description:
 Glendale Arts & Culture is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Performing Arts Grants project funding opportunity. The goal of this grant program is to motivate, increase and support the performing arts in the City of Glendale.

  Funding up to $4,000 per applicant is available for projects in the fields of theater, dance, music, spoken word and interdisciplinary performing arts.

  Projects and activities must take place within Glendale city limits, open and free to the public between September 1, 2025 and August 30, 2026. Projects intended for Glendale Title I school populations may include cultural enrichment opportunities/field trips outside of Glendale city limits at recognized and prominent performing arts and cultural institutions/venues; transportation plan must be included as part of the project proposal.