The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) grant recipients for its Municipal Support for the Arts (MSA) Organizational Grant Program and Contracts for Arts Services (CAS) Individual Artist Grant Program. These investments reaffirm the City of Atlanta’s commitment to sustaining a vibrant, equitable, and thriving arts ecosystem that supports organizations and individual artists across the city.
Through these competitive funding programs, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs provides critical support to nonprofit arts organizations and professional artists whose work enriches Atlanta’s cultural landscape, strengthens communities, and contributes to the city’s creative economy.
FY 26 Municipal Support for the Arts (MSA) – Organizational Grant Recipients
The Municipal Support for the Arts program supports Atlanta-based nonprofit arts organizations that provide public-facing programming, education, and cultural services throughout the city. FY26 funding prioritizes artistic excellence, community impact, organizational stability, and equitable access to arts and culture.
FY 26 MSA funding will support organizations across a range of disciplines, including but not limited to visual arts, music, dance, theater, literary arts, film, and multidisciplinary practices.
A full list of FY 26 MSA Organizational Grant Recipients is available here.
FY 26 Contracts for Arts Services (CAS) – Individual Artist Grant Recipients
The Contracts for Arts Services program supports professional artists who provide arts-based services that benefit Atlanta residents. CAS awards enable individual artists to engage communities through performances, workshops, residencies, public art, and educational programming across the city.
FY 26 CAS recipients represent a diverse group of artists working across artistic disciplines and neighborhoods, reflecting Atlanta’s rich cultural heritage and creative innovation.
A full list of FY 26 CAS Individual Artist Grant Recipients is available here.
“These investments underscore the City of Atlanta’s continued dedication to supporting artists and arts organizations as essential contributors to our city’s cultural vitality and economic growth,” said Adriane Jefferson, Executive Director of Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “By funding both organizations and individual artists, we ensure that arts and culture remain accessible, inclusive, and impactful across all communities.”
All FY 26 grant recipients were selected through a panel review process involving arts professionals who responded to a public call for panelists. Funding recommendations were approved in alignment with the City’s cultural priorities and available resources.
Grant recipients will be required to execute grant agreements and comply with all City of Atlanta contracting and reporting requirements prior to receiving funds.
About the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs
The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs champions arts and culture as a vital component of Atlanta’s identity, economy, and quality of life. Through funding programs, public art initiatives, and cultural partnerships, OCA supports artists, arts organizations, and creative communities throughout the City of Atlanta.
For more information about the Municipal Support for the Arts and Contracts for Arts Services programs, visit ocaatlanta.com/municipal-support-for-the-arts.