Arts Funding Opportunities

The Office of Cultural Affairs provides annual funding support to the arts. By contracting with local 501(c)(3) arts organizations to provide high quality arts services and programming in the community, the OCA serves the general public, individual artists and arts agencies. The Commission on Cultural Affairs assists in the process by evaluating requests and recommending funding. 

Annual Grants

The City of Columbia’s arts grant program nurtures the new and existing arts organizations thereby bringing greater appreciation for all arts forms to Columbia’s diverse populations.

Learn more about the annual arts grant program.

Small Requests

The City of Columbia’s arts grant program includes year-round opportunities for arts organizations. “Small Requests” support innovative programs and services that provide unique and one-time opportunities to Columbia’s diverse populations.

Learn more about small requests grants.