Funding Focuses on Expanding Community Engagement and Access to the Arts
October 13, 2025 (Cape Cod, MA) – The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its Fall 2025 Grant Cycle, offering funding opportunities for both individual artists and arts and cultural organizations across the region.
This round of grants is focused on community-centered projects that expand access to the arts, deepen creative engagement, and strengthen connections between artists and the communities they serve. The AFCC invites proposals that bring people together through creativity, foster inclusion, and make the arts accessible to all.
“Our mission has always been to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone,” said Julie Wake, Executive Director of the Arts Foundation. “Through these grants, we’re investing in artists and organizations that are using creativity to build connection, inspire belonging, and enrich life across Cape Cod.”
Grant Opportunities
Individual Artist Grants
Support creative projects that reflect the artist’s vision while engaging the community. Artists in all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Full guidelines: Guidelines for Individual Artists – Fall 2025
Organizational Grants
Support nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for programs, projects, or initiatives that expand community engagement and access to the arts.
Full guidelines: Grant Guidelines for Organizations – Fall 2025
Application for Organizations
Key Dates
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Grant Application Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5 PM
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Info Sessions:
Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about eligibility, funding priorities, and tips for submitting a successful application.
Future Opportunities
If the timing isn’t right for this round, the next opportunity to apply will be during the Spring 2026 Grant Cycle.