The Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Arts Program Grant, administered by the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts, provides funding to support arts programs occurring between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The program is designed to ensure that local artists, arts organizations, and service providers can deliver high-quality arts experiences to Alexandria residents. The grant application period is currently open, and applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5 p.m.

For over 30 years, the City of Alexandria has provided funding for the arts, supporting artists and organizations in expanding access to creative programming. The Grant Task Force, which consists of Arts Commissioners, arts administrators, and grant professionals, will review applications and determine funding allocation based on scoring criteria. The amount of available funding varies each year, so applicants should carefully review the grant application and funding guidelines.

To assist applicants, the Office of the Arts is offering free grant workshops and webinars to guide participants through the application process. Attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory for first-time applicants and those who have not used the Foundant online grant system before. Returning applicants are also encouraged to attend due to updates in the grant process.

Grant Webinars Schedule:
Thursday, February 6, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11, 5 p.m.
Thursday, February 13, 2 p.m.
Thursday, February 20, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25, 4 p.m.
All webinars will be held via Microsoft Teams. Attendees must download the program in advance and request a webinar link by emailing arts@alexandriava.gov, specifying the desired date, time, attendee name, and email address.

For additional questions, applicants can email arts@alexandriava.gov or visit the grant program's official webpage for further details. The program also provides reasonable disability accommodations upon request. Contact Cherylanne Colton at Cherylanne.Colton@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-5565, Virginia Relay 711 for accommodations. Additionally, free interpretation and translation services are available by contacting LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or calling 703-746-3960.

This grant is a significant opportunity for artists and organizations to secure funding and contribute to Alexandria’s vibrant and diverse arts community.