Performing Arts

Performing Arts Responsive Grant

 

The responsive grant process enables us to gain a better understanding of applicant organizations and learn about the needs of and benefits to the individuals they serve.

Ultimately the process results in investments in strong performing arts organizations aligned with our stated priorities. 

In Performing Arts, we support the disciplines of music, dance, singing, and theatre, and our priority is to fund organizations that have a primary focus on community performances. 

Cullen Foundation’s responsive grant process is competitive, not all applications are funded. The fiscal health, sustainability, and impact of the applicant organization are important factors in our decision-making.  Audience attendance counts are strongly weighted in our performing arts grant making. An organization may apply for 1, 2 or 3 years of funding, ranging from $5,000 to $125,000 per year (for a $375,000 total maximum). Receiving the maximum $125,000/year request amount is rare and occurs only when the Foundation deems a unique strategic alignment between Cullen Foundation's mission and the program's outcomes. Multi-year grants are made only when the Foundation believes the multi-year nature of the request is essential to the project's success.