In 2 grant cycles per year, several hundred thousand dollars from local public and private sources are distributed among approximately 150 awards. Individual grants ranging from $500 to several thousand dollars serve citizens and residents of Dane County and help leverage additional millions of dollars from other sources. All grant applications are submitted, reviewed, and administered online via WebGrants. Take a look through some of our past award recipients below!
$115,197 in grants were awarded to local arts organizations in Cycle 1, 2024. Read the press release here.
Grant applications were divided among five panels and were reviewed this fall. Click on the links below to view the grant panel review recordings. To skip to a specific review, expand the description below the video by clicking "more." Click on the timestamp next to the review you wish to view.
Panel 1: Multidisciplinary | Monday, March 18, 2024 – AGENDA / WATCH
Panel 2: Arts in Education, Local History | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - AGENDA / WATCH
Panel 3: Music | Monday, March 25, 2024 – AGENDA / WATCH
Panel 4: Music/Theater | Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – AGENDA / WATCH
Panel 5: Dance/Visual Arts | Friday, April 5, 2024 – AGENDA / WATCH
Contact Augusta Brulla, Cultural Affairs Specialist, with any questions:
Email: brulla.augusta@danecounty.gov
Phone: 608-283-1475
