2026 Community Arts Program Funding
Fayetteville is funding free community arts events up to $7,000. Apply now for outdoor performances, music, and visual arts in city parks.
Fayetteville has opened the 2026 Community Arts Program (CAP) to help fund local free community events. This is the second year of the program, which has successfully supported various activations including free jazz concerts, Latin Dance series, collaborative community performances, Puppets in the Park, and Acro-yoga classes.
The program offers two application windows for 2026. For events taking place from March 30 through July 1, there are two submission deadlines: February 6 and March 6, with decisions provided by February 28 and March 30 respectively. Additional details on the second window will be announced later in the Spring.
To be eligible for CAP funding, events must be free and open to the public, comply with all park rules and regulations, be accessible and family-friendly, be designed for outdoor spaces, and take place in a City of Fayetteville park, with priority given to events in the Ramble and Walker Park.
The program encourages proposals featuring performance, music, education, and visual arts. Funding ranges from $500 to $7,000 depending on scope and impact. General liability insurance is encouraged but not required. A total of $35,000 is available for the program.
For more information or to apply, visit the City of Fayetteville's website.