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.
Following the opening of our 2026 grant cycle in September 2025, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation will host a series of information sessions during October and November to review our 2026 grant opportunities. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend for a chance to learn about each opportunity in discussion with Sachs Program staff and previous grantees.
Sachs Program 2026 grant cycle information sessions will be held on the following Thursdays in the Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center. Each session will begin at 12 noon, and lunch will be served.
- Student Grants Information Session
Thursday, October 16, noon–1 PM
Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center - Annual Grants Information Session
Thursday, October 23, noon–1 PM
Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center - Community Partnerships Grants Information Session
Thursday, November 13, noon–1 PM
Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center - Artist Residency Grants Information Session
Thursday, November 20, noon–1 PM
Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center
2026 Sachs Program Grants
The first step in applying for a 2026 Sachs Program grant is to review the grant opportunities described on our website and fill out a short inquiry form for the type of grant that best fits your request.
If you’re interested in applying, even if you’re not yet sure what to apply for, we encourage you to reach out. The preferred method is to submit an inquiry form from a grant category page on the Sachs Program website.
We are also happy to meet with anyone interested in applying for a Sachs Program grant after they’ve submitted an inquiry form. These meetings are an optional part of the application process for all grant categories, and are highly encouraged.
Important Deadlines
- November 25, 2025, noon
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! - December 19, 2025, midnight
Application submission deadline for all grant categories.
For More Information
Complete information about all grant opportunities and application guidelines can be found on the Sachs Program website.