The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation 2027 grant cycle opens in the fall of 2026 and culminates in a grant awards announcement celebration in the spring of 2027. Design by Elaine Lopez.
Following the opening of our 2027 grant cycle on September 21, 2026, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation will host a series of information sessions during the month of October to review our 2027 grant opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to attend for a chance to learn about each opportunity in discussion with Sachs Program staff and previous grantees.
Sachs Program 2027 grant cycle information sessions will be held in the Annenberg Center lobby on the following dates. Each session is scheduled from 12:00 to 1:30 pm.
- Annual Grants Information Session
Tuesday, October 6 - Student Grants Information Session
Thursday, October 8 - Community Partnership Grants Information Session
Wednesday, October 14 - Student Grants Information Session
Monday, October 19 - Artist Residency Grants Information Session
Thursday, October 22 - Community Partnership Grants Information Session
Tuesday, October 27 - Annual Grants Information Session
Wednesday, October 28
Applicant Meetings
Each information session will close with time for brief micro meetings, where applicants can meet with Sachs Program staff or a board member to discuss their application and ask questions. Meetings will last about 5 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. A sign-up sheet will be made available at the beginning of each session.
2027 Sachs Program Grants
The first step in applying for a 2027 Sachs Program grant is to review the grant opportunities described on our website and complete a short inquiry form for the type of grant that best fits your request.
Important Deadlines
- November 6, 2026, midnight
Deadline to submit a grant inquiry form from the Sachs Program website for all grant categories. This is a required first step for all applications! - November 20, 2026, midnight
Application submission deadline for all grant categories.
If you have applied for a Sachs Program grant before, please note that both deadlines are earlier than in previous years.
For More Information
For more information about our 2027 grant cycle information sessions, please email Sachs Program Associate Director Chloe Reison at reison@upenn.edu.
