The City of Dubuque and the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission are now accepting applications for the Arts & Culture Capacity Building grant program for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 grant cycle, which runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026. All information related to the application guidelines, scoring rubric, and access to the online application portal is available at www.cityofdubuque.org/artsgrants.

Eligible organizations may apply for grants of up to $8,000 to support capacity-building initiatives. Examples of capacity-building include, but are not limited to:

• strategic planning
• creating a development plan and/or fundraising strategy
• marketing/communications
• donor experience improvements
• staff and/or board member nonprofit training
• leadership development
• project or program development
• volunteer management

Since these funding programs began in 2005, the City of Dubuque has invested over $5.2 million in local organizations and activities that expand residents’ access to a broad range of arts and cultural experiences. These investments support economic activity, encourage public engagement, and help make Dubuque a vibrant community of choice.

For more information, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/artsgrants or contact Bonnie Spurling, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, at bs******@***********ue.org. or 563-690-6059.