We are pleased that the Fox Theatre, through Fox Gives, will offer 2025-2026 Single-Year Grants in four funding categories. The online grant application portal opens on June 10, 2025, and grant applications must be submitted by August 1, 2025. Access for the grant portal will be live on June 10, 2025.

ACCESS GRANT PORTAL

To be considered for grant funding, all applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the online grant system by midnight on July 28, 2025. After an internal review, approved applicants will be invited to complete the full grant application, which must be submitted by August 1, 2025. Please note that after the July 28th deadline, organizations can no longer submit an LOI or apply for a 2025-2026 Fox Theatre Grant, and the portal will close for that purpose.

Upcoming 2025 Grant Workshop

To assist potential grant applicants, the Fox Theatre will host two in-person grant workshops in June 2025 and an additional virtual session. The workshops will again include our partners at the Georgia Council for the Arts and The Arts Council in Gainesville.

Our 2025/2026 workshops include:

Tuesday, June 10: The Arts Council, Gainesville
Tuesday, June 17: The Fox Theatre, Atlanta
Friday, June 13: Virtual Session 

Please click the above links to view locations, times, and the workshop agenda. Registration for workshops is free and will be available in early May. You may register for more than one workshop. We encourage all prospective applicants to attend the grants workshop for sessions before considering applying.

The Multiyear Grant initiative funds a single organization over two to four years, ensuring long-term sustainability and a lasting impact on historic theaters.

Building on a history of awarding $4.2 million in funding to historic theaters across the Southeast since 2008, this program pledges up to $500,000 to one grantee, supporting efforts to preserve and revitalize cultural landmarks.

The first recipient of the Multiyear Grant is Hart County Community Theatre in Hartwell, Georgia. The theater received $500,000 to assist in restoring its century-old venue, expanding on a $23,000 emergency grant awarded during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. For more information about Hart County Community Theatre, visit: www.hhcct.org

2024-2025 Grant Guideline

Applications should clearly demonstrate:

• The property's historic significance and evidence of community support for the project.
• The need for funding, including the urgency of the project or its long-term impact.
• The cultural and/or economic benefits the project will bring to the community.
• Collaborations and partnerships that leverage additional public and private investment.
• A comprehensive plan for addressing both immediate needs and the long-term care of the theater or program.

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Please Note: Organizations may submit applications for multiple Urgent or Emergency Needs Grants per cycle.

Organizations may apply for support only once per grant cycle in the following categories:

• Historic Structure Studies or Planning
• Periodic Technical Assistance and Services
• Preservation & Facilities Grant
• (Organizations may apply for Urgent or Emergency Needs grant support in addition to one of the categories listed above.)

Awardees must adhere to the following conditions:

• Recipients must sign a contract outlining the terms and conditions of the grant.
• Matching Funds (if applicable):
  • Applicants must secure at least a dollar-for-dollar match of the grant amount.
  • Matching funds can come from private or public sources, including fundraising events or earned income.
  • Donated materials, services, and overhead costs may qualify as matching contributions if they directly support the project budget and align with Fox Gives’ grant parameters.
• Work must begin within six months of the award date. Failure to start within this timeframe may result in a grant review.
• Regular progress reports will be required, with specific details outlined in the grant agreement.
• A final project report and financial accounting must be submitted within the grant’s fiscal year. If the project is not completed as agreed, additional negotiations may be required regarding fund continuation or return.

QUESTIONS?

Please direct any application or technology questions to Maggie.Fuller@foxtheatre.org.

Please direct any grant requirement questions to Leigh.Burns@foxtheatre.org.