Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
Applications are NOW OPEN for the FY27 GOS cycle. This year, applications are for a one-year grant period only (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). Deadline to apply is Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4pm.
Who can apply:
Nonprofit arts organization having an organizational mission statement which states that a primary goal of the organization is to create, present, or preserve one or more of the recognized disciplines. The arts disciplines include dance, design arts, folklife, literature, media, music, theatre, and visual arts and crafts.
Domiciled in Louisiana with a letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring it exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)3 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code, dated at least one year before the application deadline.
Ability to demonstrate how the organization supports underserved populations within it's target audience with an outreach plan that corresponds to the organization's size and mission.
Click HERE for complete grant guidelines. Click HERE to apply.
Contact Erica Bergeron at ebergeron@crt.la.gov or call (225) 342-8175 with questions.
