LCG Arts & Culture Operations Grant
This Lafayette Consolidated Government sponsored, Acadiana Center for the Arts administered, Arts and Culture Funding Program is designed to support the operations of arts and culture organizations that will significantly enhance the arts and cultural life of the community, while promoting local artists and the arts in Lafayette Parish.
Provides funding for operating expenses, such as salaries, contractors, supplies, and utilities, of arts organizations with 501(c)(3) status from the IRS.
Important Dates:
Applications Open: July 1, 2025
Award Information Session: July 2, 2025, 4:30m at AcA. Interested parties may register for the session HERE.
Draft Review Deadline: July 25, 2025, 5:00pm via email to Anna
Application Deadline: August 12, 2025, submitted via the online form by 4:00pm
Notification Date: mid-October 2025
Funding Cycle: November 1, 2025 to October 5, 2026
Eligible Applicants:
Eligible applicants are non-profit arts and culture organizations based in Lafayette Parish, whose purpose is to develop, promote, encourage, and/or present arts and culture to the public.
Application Assistance:
It is strongly encouraged that prospective applicants contact the Community Engagement Department to discuss applications prior to submitting an application.
To receive assistance prior to the application deadline please call (337) 233-7060,
or contact Anna Kojevnikov at Anna@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org
Draft Review Service:
A draft of your application may be submitted for review in advance of the deadline, but no later than Friday, July 25, 2025.
Once you have saved a draft using the ‘Save and Resume’ link at the top of the application page, please send an email to Community@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org with the subject line ‘Draft Review Request’ + your name as it appears in the form.