Arts Grants

The East Central Regional Arts Council is offering the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant Program, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, for arts projects sponsored by eligible groups, organizations, nonprofits, and units of government in the Region 7E service area of Minnesota, supporting a variety of arts projects including performances, exhibitions, residencies, workshops, public art projects, and art equipment.

Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The mission of Creative Forces is to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military and veteran populations exposed to trauma, as well as their families and caregivers, by increasing knowledge of and access to clinical creative arts therapies and community arts engagement. The purpose of this program solicitation is to select an organization (Cooperator) to manage the Clinical component of the Creative Forces program (the Clinical Program) through a cooperative agreement. Activities will advance health and well-being at Creative Forces Clinical Sites. The Cooperative Agreement resulting from this program solicitation can start no earlier than March 1, 2025 and may extend for up to 24 months. An organization may submit only one proposal under this program solicitation.

Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The mission of Creative Forces is to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military and veteran populations exposed to trauma, as well as their families and caregivers, by increasing knowledge of and access to clinical creative arts therapies and community arts engagement. The purpose of this Program Solicitation is to select an organization (Cooperator) to support Creative Forces through the implementation and administration of the Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant Program, competitive grant program that advances the mission of Creative Forces through community-based arts engagement activities. The Cooperative Agreement resulting from this program solicitation can start no earlier than July 1, 2025 and may extend for up to 39 months. An organization may submit only one proposal under this program solicitation.

Mini Grants support arts programming by nonprofits or community organizations that will benefit an underserved audience or fill a community need. Donor Name: Arts Council of Anne Arundel County State: Maryland County: Anne Arundel County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Partnerships are highly encouraged, and a 1:1 cash match is required. Funding Information The maximum award amount for the Mini Grant is $2,500. Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible, all organizations must: Produce or present the arts through public programming in Anne Arundel County. Be incorporated in Anne Arundel County as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and/or have a significant physical presence in Anne Arundel County. Have operated for one full fiscal year at the time of application. Establish that the majority of the arts activities it produces and/or presents take place in Anne Arundel County. Be governed by a legally-liable board of directors acting under a mission statement and budget specific to the organization. Be able to document current Good Standing Status with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of application. Public, private, and charter K-12 schools and pre-schools are not eligible to apply. Individual artists are not eligible to apply. For more information, visit ACAAC.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is proud to support the nations arts sector with grant opportunities so that together we can help everyone live more artful lives. The arts contribute to our individual well-being, the well-being of our communities, and to our local economies. The arts are also crucial to helping us make sense of our circumstances from different perspectives as we emerge from the pandemic and plan for the future. Grants for Arts Projects is our largest grants program for organizations, providing comprehensive and expansive funding opportunities for communities. Through project-based funding, the program supports opportunities for public engagement with the arts and arts education, for the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and for the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. We welcome applications from a variety of eligible organizations, including first-time applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with small, medium, or large operating budgets. An organization may submit only one application under these FY2025 Grants for Arts Projects guidelines. If an organization applies to the Challenge America category, it may not also apply to the Grants for Arts Projects category. The National Endowment for the Arts support of a project may start on or after June 1, 2024. Generally, a period of performance of up to two years is allowed.

The Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP) makes funds available through a solicitation to local governments and/or nonprofits to provide voluntary case management and other services to eligible noncitizens. CMPP funds will be awarded through a competitive solicitation process to eligible subrecipients by the CMPP National Board, chaired by the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. CMPP services are to be made available to non-detained eligible noncitizens in geographic locations served by the CMPP. Services can include: mental health services; human trafficking screening; legal orientation programs; cultural orientation programs; connections to social services; and for individuals who will be removed, reintegration services. Once awarded, the National Board will release its own solicitation to request applications from local governments and nonprofit organizations to provide CMPP services to eligible noncitizens enrolled in the program.Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces the 2024 Public Diplomacy Small Grants in Strategic Communications to support projects aimed at highlighting the importance of strategic communications and providing the tools to increase the outcome of the latter at the time of crisis, which would assist Ukraine to win the war and win the peace. Collaboration between the United States and Ukrainian organizations is encouraged. Priority Region: Ukraine Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces the 2024 Strategic Communications Grants Program (SCGP) to support projects aimed at strengthening capacities in strategic communications planning and delivery among, primarily, government officials and diplomats, as well as active think-tanks. Considering the ongoing war and anticipated challenges of the post-war period, effective communications become more important than ever. Establishing an effective dialogue with relevant audiences based on the principles of democracy and transparency requires a strategic approach to internal and external communications. The projects should be focused on exposing the target audiences to knowledge and developing the skills, necessary to clearly identify and communicate the priority goals, threats, and opportunities. Strategic Communications should be the focus of the projects, as a powerful tool for pursuing specific goals for Ukraine to win the war and win the future: Effectively use diplomatic tools to inform the world about security, humanitarian, and economic conditions, and bring in new international audiences and mechanisms to set the ground for a just and lasting peace. Unite Ukrainians by keeping strong ties with refugees outside Ukraine and reintegrating communities liberated from Russian occupation, internally displaced persons, returning refugees, victims of war-related violence, and veterans. Promote Ukraines strengthening its civil society and democratic and economic institutions and implementing anti-corruption and economic reforms and institutions to achieve sustainable momentum towards Euro-Atlantic integration to win a secure and just future that delivers prosperity for all its citizens. Participants and Audiences: All project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should target Ukrainian professionals who have a strong communication component in their jobs. The target groups for the projects are Ukrainian institutions who have power to shape the official narrative which pragmatically addresses the war and post-war recovery period challenges, needs and plans so that they generate a positive perception in the Ukrainian society and in appropriate audiences abroad. The beneficiaries of the projects may include government officials of various levels (from territorial communities to the country management), diplomats, NGO leaders, media representatives, business leaders and other groups dealing with primary importance issues from military collaboration and war crimes investigation to Ukraine recovery, who need additional skills in planning and delivering messages to appropriate audiences. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: six to twelve months Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of 30 000 to a maximum of 85 000 USD Total available funding: pending funds availability Type of Funding: AEECA, Supplemental Funds Anticipated project start date: between July 1 and September 30, 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants Ukrainian and U.S. not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non- governmental organizations (NGOs) and U.S. universities are eligible to apply. U.S. -Ukraine collaboration and partnerships are welcome. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching is encouraged but not required. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.4 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. Please see attached document for more application information.

The Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Student grant program. Donor Name: Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF) State: California County: Alameda County (CA), Contra Costa County (CA), Marin County (CA), San Francisco County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Berkeley FILM Foundation will award grants in the production, post-production and distribution stages. Applicants may submit one project for consideration per funding cycle, with a maximum request of $5,000. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant must be over the age of 18. Student must live in the cities of Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond or Oakland. You may not use a P.O. Box address. Must be currently enrolled in a full-time film studies program in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco or Marin. Be the primary creator of work submitted. BFF will not consider a new film proposal from a former grant recipient until the prior funded film is completed. Eligible Genre  Short Documentary (40 minutes or less). Long Documentary (over 40 minutes). For more information, visit BFF.

The Aging Adults Program is open to nonprofit organizations whose primary focus is support for aging adults or support for caregivers of aging adults. Donor Name: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida State: Florida County: Baker County (FL), Clay County (FL), Duval County (FL), Nassau County (FL), Putnam County (FL), Saint Johns County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The area is home to a growing population of aging adults, who face special challenges in their later years, as they seek to maintain a high quality of life on limited incomes. These grants focus on direct support for aging adults or support for caregivers of aging adults. Funding Information Grant Size: Up to $15,000. Grant Period October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) status and a 2-year work history. Annual operating budget of $100,000 or above. Located in and serving Duval County, with some limited support available for services in Baker, Clay, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties. Foundation is unable to fund: Athletic associations Fundraising event sponsorships Schools and school-based organizations (PTAs, boosters, etc) Requests outside the region (must be in: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau or St. Johns counties, with a primary focus on Duval) Programs promoting religious beliefs. For more information, visit CFNF.

The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) is pleased to offer Community Arts Grants. Donor Name: Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: RCCAAF’s Community Arts Grant Program is designed to assist community-based, non-profit organizations, local schools, and individuals with providing arts programs, events, and activities to benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents, or anyone seeking arts experiences within Rancho Cucamonga borders. Funding Information The Community Arts Grant program offers one-time grants up to $5,000 per year. Project Period: July 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025.  Eligible Projects One-time Arts Project (mural, art installation, public art contest, exhibit, etc.) Start-up Support for new Arts Organizations, Clubs, Performance Groups, etc. New School-based Arts Programs expanding students’ experiences and opportunities while providing community benefit/exposure Programs, events, or performances available to the public Purchase of equipment or supplies to expand/enhance arts programs & experiences Community accessible arts events (festival, exhibit, performance, etc.) Eligibility Criteria Any local non-profit or public-school organization with the purpose of providing an arts experience for all, or a segment of, Rancho Cucamonga population is eligible to apply. Non-profit organizations must have 501(c)3 status. Eligible schools must be located within Rancho Cucamonga. Individual Artists or groups without a 501(c)3 designation, must apply under a non-profit fiscal agent. Selection Criteria The RCCAAF’s Giving Committee, made up of five current board members, will review all submitted grant applications, with necessary attachments, and evaluate them based upon: Proposal Project/Goal and Objectives Community Need and Benefit Future Funding to Sustain Program / Matching Funds or Services Organization’s Background Evaluation Method Project Timeline Estimated Project Line-Item Budget. For more information, visit RCCAA.

The Wyoming Arts Council’s Performing Arts Fellowships program is given to honor excellence in the artists’ field and are based on appropriate media samples and artist statements in Music and Theatre/Dance. Donor Name: Wyoming Arts Council State: Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 06/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Performing Arts Fellowships are $5,000 unrestricted awards of merit that are given in honor of excellence in the artist’s field. They are juried by noted professionals in the field based on appropriate media samples and artist statements. Eligibility Criteria Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application. Must not be a full-time student pursuing high school, college, or university art-related degrees. Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status (evidence of U.S. citizenship, resident status and state residency may be required). May not be affiliated with the Wyoming Arts Council either as a board member or staff member, including their families, whether full-time, part-time or contractual. May not be an employee of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Must have been domiciled within the state borders for a total of 20 months in the previous two years. Must remain a Wyoming resident for at least one year after award, living in the state for at least 10 months of the year. Must not have received a Performing Arts fellowship within the last four years. May receive a total of two fellowship awards in your lifetime. You may enter the competition only once by the deadline. You may only enter the competition in one category (Music -or- Theatre and Dance). For more information, visit WAC.

The Native Art Fellowship is a $5,000 unrestricted award of merit, based on the artist’s portfolio, honoring the work of Native artists based within Wyoming. Donor Name: Wyoming Arts Council State: Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Artists working across any artistic discipline or medium (visual, literary, performing, folk & traditional, etc.) may apply. This fellowship is designed to raise the profiles of the highly talented Native artists in Wyoming and celebrate their artistry. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be an enrolled/citizen member or lineal descendant of a federally recognized tribe, a state recognized tribe, or be an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian. If selected for the fellowship, you may be asked to provide a copy of a Tribal ID, letter of descendancy, or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB). If your tribe is not federally or state recognized you will be asked to provide more detailed information. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application. Must not be a full-time student pursuing high school, college, or university art-related degrees. Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status (evidence of U.S. citizenship, resident status and state residency may be required). May not be affiliated with the Wyoming Arts Council either as a board member or staff member, including their families, whether full-time, part-time or contractual. May not be an employee of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Must be a Wyoming resident, living in the state for at least 10 months of the year. May receive a total of two fellowship awards in your lifetime. You may choose to be automatically considered for the WAC fellowships in Creative Writing, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts, but you can only receive one Fellowship per year. You may enter the competition only once by the deadline. For more information, visit WAC.

The Wyoming Arts Council’s Creative Fellowships program was created in 1986 and is based on a writer’s body of work, and honoring Wyoming’s literary artists whose work reflects exceptional writing. Donor Name: Wyoming Arts Council State: Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 06/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: One fellowship will be awarded in each category of Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, and Fiction, for a total of up to three fellowships. Applications are juried by noted authors, literary agents, or writing professionals from outside the state. Jurors may award honorable mentions. Recipients of the Creative Writing fellowships share their work at one of the three Wyoming literary conferences. Award Information You’ll receive $5,000 up front. Eligibility Criteria  Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application. Must not be a full-time student pursuing high school, college, or university art-related degrees. Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status (evidence of U.S. citizenship, resident status and state residency may be required). May not be affiliated with the Wyoming Arts Council either as a board member or staff member, including their families, whether full-time, part-time or contractual. May not be an employee of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Must have been domiciled within the state borders for a total of 20 months in the previous two years. Must remain a Wyoming resident for at least one year after award, living in the state for at least 10 months of the year. Applicants must register or update their information in the Wyoming Arts Council’s Artists & Venues Directory. Must not have received a Creative Writing fellowship within the last four years. May receive a total of two fellowship awards in your lifetime. You may not receive a Blanchan or Doubleday writing award in the same year as this award, but you may enter this competition if you were a previous Blanchan or Doubleday winner. You may enter the competition only once by the deadline. You may only enter the competition in one category (Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction). For more information, visit WAC.

The Wyoming Arts Council is excited to announce the 2024 Visual Arts Fellowships. Donor Name: Wyoming Arts Council State: Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 06/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Wyoming Arts Council’s Visual Arts Fellowships were created in 1986 and are based on the artist’s portfolio, honoring the work of Wyoming visual artists whose work reflects serious and exceptional aesthetic investigation. The Wyoming Arts Council’s Visual Arts Fellowships are $5,000 unrestricted awards of merit, based on the artist’s portfolio, honoring the work of Wyoming visual artists whose work reflects serious and exceptional aesthetic investigation. Artists working in any media, including film and video, may apply. Applications are juried by noted artists, curators, and others in the visual arts from outside the state. Up to three fellowships may be given each year, and jurors may also select honorable mentions. Recipients of the Visual Arts fellowships exhibit their work in the Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Exhibit, held every two years at a major visual arts institution or museum in the state. Eligibility Criteria  Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application. Applicants must be Wyoming residents. Must not be a full-time student pursuing high school, college, or university art-related degrees. Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status (evidence of U.S. citizenship, resident status and state residency may be required). May not be affiliated with the Wyoming Arts Council either as a board member or staff member, including their families, whether full-time, part-time or contractual. May not be an employee of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Must have been domiciled within the state borders for a total of 20 months in the previous two years. Must remain a Wyoming resident for at least one year after award, living in the state for at least 10 months of the year. Applicants must register or update their information in the Wyoming Arts Council’s Artists and Venues Directory. Must not have received a Visual Arts fellowship within the last four years. May receive a total of two fellowship awards in your lifetime. You may enter the competition only once by the deadline. Jurors may choose not to award the number of fellowships or honorable mentions available. For more information, visit WAC.

The Special Projects Grant is a grant program of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts for Florida Keys arts organizations and individual artists in Monroe County. Donor Name: Florida Keys Council of the Arts State: Florida County: Monroe County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of a Special Project Grant is to provide short-term support to vital, creative projects that do not fit into the other grant categories. Funding Information Funding is available up to $2,000 per request. Requests greater than $2,000 will be considered depending on funds available at the time of the request. For more information, visit Florida Keys Council of the Arts.

The Waukegan Arts Council (WAC) is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Public Art Grant program to promote art in Waukegan. Donor Name: Waukegan Arts Council State: Illinois City: Waukegan Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grants will be awarded to projects which support high quality public art experiences, encourage artistic expression, energize public participation, and promote cultural appreciation for diverse community. Preference will be given to applicants who show multiple sources of funding. Ongoing or repeat events should demonstrate an ability to continue independent of grant funds. Funding Information WAC 2024 grant program is $5000. The project must take place between June 15, 2024 and June 14, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Projects must take place within the City of Waukegan. The project must primarily benefit residents of Waukegan. The proposed project must encourage artistic awareness, public participation, and/or cultural arts appreciation. The application must provide evidence of artistic merit. The application must include a detailed budget for the project which is complete and accurate, which specifies how the grant fund will be used and which allocates adequate resources to the project. The project must recognize the support of the Waukegan Arts Council. Letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required. For more information, visit WAC.

The Arts Create-2 grant is part of the Texas Arts Plan aimed at fostering the creative economy by supporting established Arts Organizations of Color in Texas. This competitive grant program offers multi-year operational support to organizations with annual budgets over $50,000. Grant applicants are required to submit for one-year operational support, with a potential renewal for a second year based on performance and fund availability. This program requires a dollar-for-dollar match and accepts one application per organization during odd numbered years.

This funding opportunity provides multi-year operational support to established arts organizations and college arts institutions in Texas with annual budgets between $50,000 and $1 million, requiring a dollar-for-dollar match and allowing for one application per organization in odd-numbered years.

The City of Yucaipa is accepting for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Community Activity Grant (CAG). Donor Name: City of Yucaipa State: California City: Yucaipa Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the Yucaipa Community Activity Grant Program is to support the efforts of local non-profit 501(c) agencies/organizations that provide valuable services, programs and/or events to the Yucaipa residents. Grants can be funded Local non‐profit agencies/organizations may request matching funds for ongoing programs/services, proposed new programs and/or services, small/large scale special events that meet the established guidelines. Eligibility Criteria Applications for the Yucaipa Community Activity Grant will ONLY be accepted from Yucaipa based non‐profit 501(c) organizations. Groups/Programs that are Ineligible?  Organization is not an established 501(c). Organization is located in another community. New proposed program, service, or event that is already being provided for in the community. Program/event will take place in another community. Programming for and rental of the Equestrian Center, and the Uptown Park facilities. Programming for and rental of the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (YPAC), apart from the Yucaipa High School (YHS) Music and Art Department (production equipment and personnel ineligible). For more information, visit City of Yucaipa.

Our Town is the National Endowment for the Arts creative placemaking grants program. Through project-based funding, we support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities over the long term. Successful Our Town projects demonstrate a specific role for arts, culture, and design as part of strategies for strengthening local communities, ultimately centering equity and laying the groundwork for long-term systems change tailored to community needs and opportunities. All applications are submitted by one organization and require one partner organization. The applicant/partner pair must include 1) a nonprofit organization and 2) a local government or quasi-government entity. Cost share/matching grants range from $25,000 to $150,000, with a minimum cost share/match equal to the grant amount. The Arts Endowments support of a project may start on July 1, 2025, or any time thereafter. A grant period of up to two years is allowed.