Assembly for the Arts is investing in local artists with $10,000 unrestricted grants for 22 creatives in 2026. The Creative Impact Fund (CIF) is an unrestricted grant open to Cuyahoga County artists of all disciplines. It is designed to support an artist’s creative practice and increase their impact on the region.

Important 2026 Dates:

Applications open: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Applications close: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Panel review and scoring: August – October, 2026

Applicants notified of panel decisions: November, 2026

 Join Our Online Grant Information Session: June 4, 2026

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