As a small awards program, smART Ventures encourages innovation and widens cultural participation, particularly by individuals, organizations, and communities that may not qualify for other funding programs.
smART Ventures accepts applications on a rolling deadline. In addition to the current guidelines, applicants will be asked to demonstrate how their project responds to the needs of our communities during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Accepting applications year-round, smART Ventures is flexible, inclusive and simple. It provides support ranging from $500 to $1,000, proving that small investments can have big impacts.