Through Pop-Up Grants we are looking to fund nonprofit 501(c)3 arts organizations or fiscally-sponsored arts organizations based in Dallas County that are producing or presenting educational, community or artistic programming – live, virtually or using other mediums – that demonstrate exceptional quality, creativity & innovation, and accessibility & inclusion. Programming may include:

Educational Programming
Programming that seeks to inform, educate or develop skills in a set of participants or viewers (examples include classes, workshops, etc.)

Community Programming
Programming that seeks to meet the needs of or provide a service to the broader community or a particular subset (examples include panel discussions, interviews/podcasts, etc.)

Artistic Programming
Programming that seeks to advance and fulfill an organization’s artistic mission and purpose (examples include virtual/indoor/outdoor performances or art installations/exhibits)

Pop-Up Grants will be determined through a closed nomination process, rather than an open-call application process. TACA has selected a group of 35 anonymous local volunteers to nominate arts organizations with programming that meets our funding criteria. Nominators include TACA board members, artists, arts managers and experts, and community leaders, and represent a broad range of artistic/cultural viewpoints and racial/ethnic diversity. Nominations can only be made after a program/event takes place. Nominations are reviewed by the TACA Resiliency Committee that will ultimately recommend grant awards by the end of each month.

There is no formal application for a TACA Pop-Up Grant. Instead, arts organizations that meet the funding criteria may provide details about upcoming eligible programming for potential consideration via a short form. Submitted programs/events are reviewed for eligibility by TACA Staff and forwarded to Pop-up Grant nominators on a regular basis. Click the button below to submit a program/event for consideration. Please note: Submission of a program/event does not guarantee a nomination or a grant award.

Submit a Program/Event

Do you want your program/event on TACA’s Arts & Culture Calendar (powered by KERA Art&Seek)? Submit your event to Art&Seek by clicking the button below!

Submit an Event to Art&Seek

The TACA Resiliency Committee will recommend grant awards monthly based on nominations submitted by Pop-Up Grant nominators and their adherence to the funding criteria. Organizations who receive grant awards will be notified by the end of each month. Grant awards will be made via ACH Direct Deposit, unless a check is specifically requested.

Can my organization submit more than one program via the Program/Event Submission Form? 
Yes. Eligible organizations can submit as many programs as they would like if they believe that the programs meet TACA’s Funding Criteria.

Can my organization receive more than one Pop-Up Grant? 
Yes. An organization can receive a Pop-Up Grant for any unique program that is nominated and selected by the Resiliency Committee. We will not fund the same program with multiple Pop-Up Grants.

My organization has a program that spans over the course of several months–it’s not a one-time event. Is this type of program eligible to be considered?
Yes. Both short-term and longer-term programs are eligible to be considered for Pop-Up Grants.

How many grants does TACA plan to give each month?
There is no grant quota for each month. Generally, TACA is looking to fund about two organizations each month with grants up to $2,000 per organization.

Can my organization receive a Pop-Up Grant for a program/event before it actually takes place? 
No. Since Pop-Up Grants are intended to celebrate and reward organizations for programming that demonstrates exceptional quality, creativity & innovation, and accessibility & inclusion, we will only fund a program/event after it has taken place and has been evaluated along these criteria. To ensure that our anonymous nominators know about your event, please make sure to submit via the Program/Event Submission Form.

Additional Questions?

If you have any questions regarding Pop-Up Grants, please email Greg Oertel, Programs & Marketing Manager, at greg.oertel@taca-arts.org.