The City of Norfolk, Virginia, through the Office of the City Manager and the Norfolk Arts Commission, is offering the FY 2026 Arts Equity Grant to support organizations seeking to expand diversity and access in the arts. These grants are designed to assist organizations of any size that want to diversify their programming and audiences, provide educational programming components, and include at least one performance at the historic Attucks Theatre.

Eligible applicants may already be receiving other forms of support from the City of Norfolk, including project grants, general operating support grants, or funding through the Program for Improving Capacity and Capability. This grant specifically seeks to promote arts equity by encouraging broader community access to culturally significant performances and educational initiatives.

The application window opens on March 20, 2025, and closes on April 20, 2025. Specific award amounts, including minimums, maximums, and average award sizes, are not provided in the currently available details, nor is the total number of grants specified. There is no mention of matching fund requirements in the available information, suggesting no formal match is required for this opportunity.

Applications must be submitted through the Norfolk Arts Commission's standard application process. For assistance, applicants can contact the Norfolk Arts Commission at artscommission@norfolk.gov or by phone at 757-274-2819.