The Community Arts Grant Program, offered by Scottsdale Arts, aims to bolster arts and culture organizations in Scottsdale and the wider Valley region. This program is designed to fund a diverse array of arts and culture programs and events, ultimately serving the varied interests of the community. A key objective is to foster the long-term growth and vitality of Scottsdale's arts and culture organizations, aligning with a broader mission of cultural enhancement and institutional development.
This grant targets 501(c)(3) non-profit arts or cultural organizations with a primary business location within Scottsdale. Eligible organizations must have visual, literary, performing arts, or cultural enhancement as a core component of their mission, and a three-year history of programming. The program prioritizes organizations where 100% of the activities are arts-related and clearly contribute to strategic plan objectives that advance institutional vitality and/or program quality.
The program's impact goals include supporting diverse community interests through arts and culture and fostering the long-term growth of local arts organizations. The expected outcomes are enhanced cultural programming in Scottsdale, increased community engagement with the arts, and the strengthening of non-profit arts organizations. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the requirement for programs to pursue strategic plan objectives, the emphasis on "long-term institutional vitality" and "program quality" suggests an intent for sustainable growth and high-quality artistic endeavors.
Scottsdale Arts' strategic priority, as evidenced by this grant, is to invest in the local arts ecosystem by providing general operating support up to $10,000. This approach reflects a theory of change where direct funding to established arts organizations with a proven track record (three-year programming history) will empower them to better serve the community and achieve their own strategic goals, thereby contributing to the overall cultural enrichment of Scottsdale. The grant period for expending funds is between September 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025.
