About the Program

The Challenge Grant Program offers applicants the opportunity to “take a dare” to accomplish a demanding but stimulating undertaking.

It is a call for organizations to engage the full use of their abilities and resources to launch cultural projects that are unique and innovative.

Proposals will be expected to describe a new initiative, a one-of-a-kind project, a technological direction, or an unusual enterprise or endeavor that represents a departure from the ordinary programming of the organization.

It is important to remember that this program is not designed to support general operations or other continuing programming.

Organizations must be able to demonstrate their local, regional, and statewide impact by providing information on audience/subscriber demographics, attendance, outreach programs and other activities.

View example grant applications.