Grants
Relationships are at the center of our grantmaking. Learn more about our process—including how to apply for a grant, application deadlines, and proposal guidelines below.​
Upcoming Grant CyclE
We encourage all new grantees to contact us at least six weeks before the deadline. New grantees must reach out to a program officer to begin the application process.
Next grant deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026
Artistic Vitality Grant Application Information
Land Conservation Grant Application Information
Broadening Narratives Grant Application Information
Questions?
Contact a program officer for questions about program requirements.
Contact grants management (grants@gddf.org) for:
- Giving Data and Grantee Portal technical assistance
- Questions about payment status
- Progress report deadlines
- Other technical issues
Cash Reserve
The Cash Reserve Challenge provides matching grants of up to $25,000 to existing arts grantees in the Lowcountry and Chicago.
Criteria include: stable finances and leadership, an approved cash reserve fund plan, and a fundraising strategy in place to ensure the sustainability of a cash reserve.Â
Reach out to your program officer for more information.
Reporting & Other Requirements
Be sure to save your award letter. They are sent by e-mail and contain all grant requirements and due dates. Forms are posted to the portal six weeks before the deadline. We email reminders, so please be sure your organization’s contact information is up-to-date.
Timelines:
- Multi-year grants are paid out annually, upon receipt and review of an annual progress report.
- Most final reports are due a few months before the end of the grant period, in order to coincide with the proposal deadline so that they can be reviewed concurrently.
- There may be additional grant or payment requirements noted in your award letter.
- Information on setting up your account and logging in will be sent in advance of your next report or application deadline.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email at grants@gddf.org.