ArtsWave aims to ensure everyone in Greater Cincinnati experiences the positive effects of the arts, which contribute to a more vibrant regional economy and more connected communities.
The Catalyzing Impact Grant Program is designed to encourage a wide range of programming across arts and cultural heritage projects that align with the goals outlined in ArtsWave's Blueprint for Collective Action. This grant supports projects that meet one of the Blueprint’s five community goals, hinging on specific activities with defined start and end dates, goals, and objectives. Eligible projects may be new or existing ones that show an expansion in impact. Expansion can be demonstrated through serving new or broader geographies, reaching new or expanded audiences, or deepening the impact within an existing project. The process to receive a Catalyzing Impact grant is competitive, and projects previously funded are required to show how they expand impact.