City of Atlanta Announces Municipal Support for Arts Grant Recipients for FY 2026

City of Atlanta Announces Municipal Support for Arts Grant Recipients for FY 2026

ATLANTA - The City of Atlanta announced the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) grant recipients for its Municipal Support for the Arts (MSA) Organizational Grant Program and Contracts for Arts Services (CAS) Individual Artist Grant Program. Over the past few years, the City has more than doubled the amount of investments made in arts funding. These investments reaffirm the City's commitment to sustaining a vibrant, equitable, and thriving arts ecosystem that supports organizations and individual artists across the city.

Through these competitive funding programs, the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs provides critical support to nonprofit arts organizations and professional artists whose work enriches Atlanta's cultural landscape, strengthens communities, and contributes to the city's creative economy.

"As a hub for culture, arts and entertainment, our Administration continues to support the creative community and providing these grants is one way show our dedication," said Mayor Andre Dickens. "We look forward to seeing the impact these grants will have on our arts community and how creatives will utilize the funds to enhance the cultural landscape of Atlanta."

FY26 Municipal Support for the Arts (MSA) - Organizational Grant Recipients

The Municipal Support for the Arts program supports Atlanta-based nonprofit arts organizations that provide public-facing programming, education, and cultural services throughout the city. FY26 funding prioritizes artistic excellence, community impact, organizational stability, and equitable access to arts and culture.

FY26 MSA funding will support organizations across a range of disciplines, including but not limited to visual arts, music, dance, theater, literary arts, film and multidisciplinary practices.

A full list of FY26 MSA Organizational Grant Recipients is available at
ocaatlanta.com.

FY26 Contracts for Arts Services (CAS) - Individual Artist Grant Recipients

The Contracts for Arts Services program supports professional artists who provide arts-based services that benefit Atlanta residents. CAS awards enable individual artists to engage communities through performances, workshops, residencies, public art and educational programming across the city.

FY26 CAS recipients represent a diverse group of artists working across artistic disciplines and neighborhoods, reflecting Atlanta's rich cultural heritage and creative innovation.

A full list of FY26 CAS Individual Artist Grant Recipients is available at
ocaatlanta.com.

Strengthening Atlanta's Creative Economy

"These investments underscore the City of Atlanta's continued dedication to supporting artists and arts organizations as essential contributors to our city's cultural vitality and economic growth," said Adriane Jefferson, Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. "By funding both organizations and individual artists, we ensure that arts and culture remain accessible, inclusive, and impactful across all communities."

All FY26 grant recipients were selected through a panel review process involving arts professionals who responded to a public call for panelists. Funding recommendations were approved in alignment with the City's cultural priorities and available resources.

Grant recipients will be required to execute grant agreements and comply with all City of Atlanta contracting and reporting requirements prior to receiving funds.

About the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs

The City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs champions arts and culture as a vital component of Atlanta's identity, economy, and quality of life. Through funding programs, public art initiatives, and cultural partnerships, OCA supports artists, arts organizations, and creative communities throughout the City of Atlanta.

For more information about the Municipal Support for the Arts and Contracts for Arts Services programs, visit ocaatlanta.com.

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