General Operating Support (GOS) Grants


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GOS GRANTS

The General Operating Support funding cycle for FY26 and FY27 has closed. The next round will open in January or February 2027. Please check back again around that time. 

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. 

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