Welcome to the ArtsFairfax online application system!
This online application system is used for a variety of ArtsFairfax programs including grants, the ArtsFairfax Awards, public art, and Capital One Hall space use.
First time here?
Please click "Sign Up" to complete the registration process and create your free Submittable login credentials. Be sure to keep this login information for your records.
Before Beginning an Application:
- Take a few minutes to review the guidelines (available on the ArtsFairfax website and below with each category) including eligibility requirements.
- Keep a record of your user name and password (each artist/team/organization may have only one).
Grant Applicants:
- Additional resources including grant information session presentations, sample applications, and grant guidelines are located on the ArtsFairfax website.
- Grant applicants are encouraged to attend a grant information session where the grant guidelines, review process, and online application are explained in detail.
- Please contact ArtsFairfax for instructions if you plan to apply for a grant with a Fiscal Sponsor.
Dates & deadlines:
Check each submission for time due and please don't wait until the last minute to submit.
Contact:
Grants: Kelley Choi (kchoi@artsfairfax.org) or Nicole Powlison (npowlison@artsfairfax.org)
Capital One Hall: Shannon Smith (ssmith@artsfairfax.org)
Poetry Program: Shannon Smith (ssmith@artsfairfax.org)
Call for Artists: Shannon Smith: (ssmith@artsfairfax.org)
ArtsFairfax Awards nominations: Debbie Mueller (dmueller@artsfairfax.org)
Applications are due by 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
ArtsFairfax’s Operating Support Grants advance the arts in Fairfax County by helping the county’s arts organizations maintain and develop their programs, services, and facilities. We embrace the county’s One Fairfax racial and social equity policy. Arts organizations that receive ArtsFairfax grants must intentionally examine their operations, programs, and services to ensure that equity, diversity, access, and inclusion are taken into consideration with decision-making, development, and implementation.
View the complete Grant Guidelines on the Guidelines & Eligibility tab on the Operating Support Grant webpage.
Complete the eligibility quiz below to begin your application. The full text of the Eligibility Criteria for General Operating Support Grants can be reviewed within the Grant Guidelines linked above.
If you require accommodations or a translation in order to submit your application, please contact grants@artsfairfax.org at least two weeks prior to your application's deadline.
This application references the Organization Profile, which can be found at this link: ArtsFairfax Submittable
Applications are due by 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
ArtsFairfax’s Operating Support Grants advance the arts in Fairfax County by helping the county’s arts organizations maintain and develop their programs, services, and facilities. We embrace the county’s One Fairfax racial and social equity policy. Arts organizations that receive ArtsFairfax grants must intentionally examine their operations, programs, and services to ensure that equity, diversity, access, and inclusion are taken into consideration with decision-making, development, and implementation.
View the complete Grant Guidelines on the Guidelines & Eligibility tab on the Operating Support Grant webpage.
Complete the eligibility quiz below to begin your application. The full text of Eligibility Criteria for General Operating Support Grants can be reviewed within the Grant Guidelines linked above.
If you require accommodations or a translation in order to submit your application, please contact grants@artsfairfax.org at least two weeks prior to your application's deadline.
This application references the Organization Profile, which can be found at this link: ArtsFairfax Submittable
Arts organizations will complete this form once as part of the application process for grants that require an organization profile. This form collects key information about an organization—including mission, vision, values, and demographics. Applicants will upload a PDF of this form with certain FY27 ArtsFairfax Grant applications. Refer to the Grant Guidelines for review criteria.
Instructions:
- Complete the grant application eligibility quiz (i.e., Operating Support, Project Support) through ArtsFairfax’s online grant portal.
- Complete the Organization Profile form below.
- After submitting, visit your account submissions page. Locate the Organization Profile in your list of submissions.
- Download your Organization Profile.
- Upload the PDF of your Organization Profile to your FY27 ArtsFairfax grant application where requested. The Organization Profile is NOT a complete application.
Returning Applicants may update and resubmit last year's profile OR may begin a new Organization Profile.
To update and resubmit last year's profile, you MUST request it be opened for editing. Applicants must review all questions and answers, and update the required information within the profile before they resubmit.
Check the Organization Profile form for completeness and accuracy before uploading to your FY27 ArtsFairfax grant applications.
If you require accommodations or a translation in order to submit your application, please contact grants@artsfairfax.org at least two weeks prior to your application's deadline.