2026 Sachs Program Community Partnerships Grants Information Session
November 13, 2025
12:00pm
Annenberg Center
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation 2026 grant cycle opens in the fall of 2025 and culminates in a grant awards announcement celebration in the spring of 2026. Design by Elaine Lopez.
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation will host an information session on Thursday, November 13, to discuss our 2026 Community Partnerships Grants, including a review of the application process, essential information for applicants, and general recommendations for crafting a successful proposal.
This event is free and open to members of the University of Pennsylvania and the broader Philadelphia community. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend, whether they have already identified a project partner or want to learn more about developing collaborative partnerships.
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
12:00–1:00 PM - Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center
3680 Walnut St. (enter from the South Plaza)
University of Pennsylvania
During the information session, we’ll also reserve time for Gina Renzi, director of The Rotunda, a West Philadelphia community cultural center and a 2022 grantee, to discuss their experience applying for a Sachs Program grant and implementing their supported project.
A complete schedule of our 2026 grant cycle information sessions can be found on the Sachs Program website.
2026 Community Partnerships Grants
At the end of September 2025, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation announced the opening of our 2026 grant cycle, which includes a December 19, 2025, deadline for 2026 Community Partnerships Grant applications.
Sachs Program Community Partnerships Grants support collaborations between the University of Pennsylvania and community arts and civic organizers or non-profit organizations—to cultivate meaningful partnerships between Penn and neighboring communities. Projects should be community-centered and the lead applicant must be a Penn faculty or staff member.
Including Community Partnerships Grants, there are five categories of annual grant opportunities during our 2026 grant cycle.
- Artist Residency Grants
- Community Partnerships Grants
- Curricular Support Grants
- Independent Creative Production Grants
- Project Support Grants
Grant opportunities specifically for Penn students are also offered through Sachs Program Student Grants.
Sachs Program grants support innovative arts activities throughout the University of Pennsylvania community, aligned with our mission to support and inspire creative practice and practitioners across the university and Penn’s extended community.
Complete information about our grant opportunities and application guidelines can be found on the Sachs Program website.