General Operating Support (GOS) Grants

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GOS GRANTS

The next two-year General Operating Support funding cycle for FY26 and FY27 is now open!

General Operating Support (GOS) grants are offered every other year. The state of Utah fiscal year begins July 1st, and the name of the fiscal year aligns with the last day of that year (e.g., FY26 is from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).

Applications are currently open and will close March 14. Updated guidelines, eligibility criteria, and application materials are available at the links below. Don’t miss this chance to receive flexible funding to sustain your operations and advance your mission.

We hosted a GOS application info session, click here to view the recording.

If you have any questions, you may reach a member of our grants team at [email protected].

GOS grants are for Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government agencies that are:

Arts organizations - organizations with a primarily arts-based mission.
Museums - Art & non-art museums with a physical location in Utah that are open to the public and maintain an active collection
Designated Local Arts Agencies - (through the Division of Arts & Museums) that function as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization, government agency, or a hybrid of the two.

How Do We Apply for GOS funds?

Organizations may choose to apply through either the full or simplified application. Deciding which application to use is based on budget and expected grant award amount. The simplified application is primarily for organizations with budgets of $20,000 or less, or organizations with budgets over $20,000 that historically receive modest grant awards ($6,000). Organizations with annual revenue of less than $5,000 are not eligible for GOS and can contact the Grants Team to learn about other options.

The Utah Arts & Museums team has worked with grantees, a task force of the Arts & Museums Advisory Board, and UA&M subject matter experts to refine the grants process. The guidelines provide important details about the applications.

General Operating Support Application Guidelines>

SIMPLIFIED General Operating Support Guidelines>

How do I access the application form?

Starting in February, you may access the application through our online grants portal. You will need a portal account to access our grant applications. If you do not have one, please submit a new user request through the portal or contact the grants staff. Creation of an account can take up to two days.

Where can I find the budget sheet?

You can access the FY26/27 budget sheet here and budget tips here. Other budget forms will not be accepted.

NEW THIS YEAR: The budget form now includes a sample budget and a short slideshow with helpful tips on how to complete the budget form.

Note: In order to provide more transparency in our grant process, we are including the scoring rubrics that will be used by GOS review panelists. You may refer to these rubrics as you are completing your application. GOS Scoring Rubric | Simplified GOS Scoring Rubric

We have also created the UA&M Grant Expenses Reference Guide to help applicants/grantees understand which expenses are eligible for GOS funds.

General Grant FAQ:

Visit the grants portal to access your online application. All applications must be submitted through this portal.

If you already have an account, login with your credentials and start an application! If you forget your password, you can request a new one.

New to our system? It can take up to two days to get access to the portal, so please plan ahead! You can request access to the grants portal by clicking on "new user" when you reach the grants portal page.

If you have any questions, please contact: Stephanie Rokich, Grants Manager, or Racquel Cornali, Grants Coordinator. Both can be reached at [email protected] or 801.663.8457.

You will need the following documents for any grant you apply for through UA&M:

UEI Number: All organizations will need a Unique Entity Identifier from sam.gov. This is free to apply for (this is not required for Individual Folk Artists)
Now Playing Utah: You will need to upload a screenshot of your organization or event listing on NowPlayingUtah.com
Work samples or other supporting documentation that demonstrates your organization's work

Depending on the grant you are applying for, there will be different attachments/requirements that are specific to that grant opportunity. Please review the guidelines for the grant you are applying for and familiarize yourself with the necessary information and documentation.

All of our grants are first reviewed for eligibility and requirements by the grants staff. All eligible applications are then reviewed by a panel of community members assigned to each grant category. These panels score and comment on all applications and make funding recommendations. These recommendations are then forwarded to the full Utah Arts & Museums Advisory Board who must approve all grant amounts before they can be awarded. Utah Division of Arts & Museums staff are not allowed to score, comment, or make funding recommendations for any applicant. All panel review members are required to sign a conflict of interest policy and must recuse themselves from discussion and scoring of any application they may have a conflict with.