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Project Grants

Project Grants are awarded in dance, theater, music, literary, visual, multi-disciplinary, festivals and arts in education categories. Grant funds are available to nonprofit arts and social service organizations on a matching basis, 1:1 to non-public money, for arts programs and/or services for the citizens of Tucson and Pima County. City of Tucson allocations make these grants possible. Deadlines are in the spring each year. See Grant Guidelines for details.

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants

These grants provide support for expenses related to the general operation of a nonprofit arts organization on a matching basis, based on non-public income to the organization. City of Tucson allocations make these grants possible. Deadlines are in the spring each year. See Grant Guidelines for details.

Mini Grants

Technical Assistance Mini Grants are awarded up to $600 in five categories, and are limited to one per year for individuals and non-profit organizations: 

  • Basic mini grants awarded to artists and arts organizations for exceptional opportunities;
  • Travel mini grants awarded to artists or arts organizations to attend workshops or conferences;
  • Consultant mini grants assist arts organizations with artistic, management and/or board development;
  • International Exchange mini grants awarded to non-profit organizations or individuals to promote artistic exchange between Tucson/Pima County and other countries;
  • Neighborhood Initiatives & Cultural Heritage mini grants support programs for the betterment of neighborhoods and/or communities and which reflect or contribute to the awareness of the rich cultural diversity of that community.

The Grants Committee reviews mini grant applications three times a year. See Grant Guidelines for details.

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Pima County Arts Project Grants

This grant provides project support for programs that contribute to the rural community's participation in the arts and promotes local creativity in the arts. See Grant Guidelines for details and reporting forms.

Pima County Youth Art Awards

The Pima County Youth Arts Award (PCYAA) is an awards program designed to identify, recognize and encourage talented high school seniors within Pima County who demonstrate excellence in Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Media Arts or Literary Arts. PCYAA is an opportunity to show your talents and win a scholarship to Pima Community College towards an Associates Degree in the Arts. $1,000-2,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors. The awards are made possible through collaboration between Pima Community College and the Tucson Pima Arts Council. See Grant Guidelines for details.

TPAC LOGO

One of the stipulations of receiving a TPAC award is to use our logo in all promotional material. Select the color and resolution of your choice from our LOGO Download page.

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