Dozens of local organizations that promote community arts, history, and culture are receiving Dane Arts grants.
“The arts are woven into the very fabric of Dane County – connecting us, inspiring us, and reflecting who we are,” said Dane County Executive Melissa Agard in a press release. “These grants fuel creativity in every corner of our community, keeping the arts accessible, alive, and something we can all take pride in.”
Agard and the Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission recently announced that 61 project, seven capital, and five short order grants totaling $94,362 were recently awarded in cycle 2 for “Dane Arts” grants in 2025. Organizations requested over $275,000 in support.
The full list of grant recipients is available here.
The Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission, with its programs also known as Dane Arts, is composed of 11 individuals appointed by the Dane County Executive. The “Dane Arts” grants are funded by county dollars in conjunction with private donations from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation.
“We are so lucky to enjoy so many amazing artists and arts organizations in Dane County. The cultural arts are one reason people want to live here,” said Dane Arts Director Mark Fraire
In 2025, Dane County’s Dane Arts will award over $211,000 in public-private funds to nonprofit organizations, schools, individuals, and municipalities for arts, cultural, local history projects and other community arts programs offered countywide.
The next project grant deadline is February 1, 2026, at 4 p.m.
