Arts Grants

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.

Funded by the County of Monterey, the Arts and Cultural Impact Grants are available to nonprofit organizations seeking support for public arts and culture projects/programs up to $5,000 per year. Donor Name: Arts Council for Monterey County State: California County: Monterey County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligibility Criteria Applicant must be a nonprofit or arts organization with a fiscal sponsor operating in Monterey County for at least two (2) years, and be able to provide proof of occupancy. Applicant must have completed their previous grant’s final report before submitting a new application. If applicant organization was successful in receiving grant support in Fall 2023 cycle, they are not eligible for this Spring 2024 cycle grant program. Selection Criteria & Review Process Arts4MC is committed to equitable distribution of funds throughout Monterey County. Applications will be reviewed by an independent panel of evaluators from each of the five supervisorial districts in the county. Additionally, applications will be evaluated on the following criteria, using the point rankings of 1 (below average), 2 (average) and 3 (above average): Quality of Program/Event Quality of Artists/Teaching Artists Community Impact Organization Stability Supporting Materials For more information, visit Arts Council for Monterey County.

Through partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, South Arts offers small grants that compliment existing efforts by arts organizations to include audiences and artists with disabilities. Donor Name: South Arts State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Southeast is home to some of the world’s more diverse and vibrant artistic communities. At South Arts, they believe that the arts are for everyone. The arts enrich the lives of people of all abilities and backgrounds. In commitment to amplifying the success of the Southeast’s arts ecology, South Arts offers micro-funding to supplement the efforts of arts organizations throughout service area. Art making is for everyone too! South Arts encourages arts organizations to hire artistic personnel of all abilities at all levels; for these grants in particular, they encourage arts organizations to work directly with artists who identify as disabled. South Arts has prioritized the following: South Arts prioritizes applications from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identifying organizations. South Arts prioritizes applications from organizations led by persons with disabilities or organizations that provide significant programming to artists or audiences with disabilities. South Arts is committed to funding artists organizations in rural communities (with populations under 50,000). Funding Information Applicants may request funding of $500-$2,500 for eligible projects. Eligibility Criteria The following is a top-level list of the main requirements necessary to be considered for a Micro Accessibility Grant. Please refer to the full list of requirements in the program’s Guidelines. Be a nonprofit, 501c3, arts organizations located within the South Arts Service region states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. This grant does not provide support to fiscally sponsored projects or entities. The organization must: has a primary mission focused on the arts, or serves as the primary arts provider in its community, or will commit to a project that connects the arts to persons who have disabilities. Provide a 1:1 funding match; please note that 50% of the recipient’s match must come from a cash match. Conduct programming/projects as outlined in the Usage of Funds section below. Organizations are limited to one Accessibility Grant award per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). In accordance with federal government policy, all organizations – including (but not limited to) private schools, government entities, public school districts, and nonprofit organizations – must provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to receive a South Arts Accessibility grant award. For more information, visit South Arts.

The Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund is designed to perpetuate the history of the Supreme Court and the Rhode Island judicial system. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The fund was created from the remaining funds of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society. Grants from this fund may support nonprofit organizations that wish to provide programs that preserve the history of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and the Rhode Island judicial system, preserve artifacts and records of the courts system, publish works of history about Rhode Island legal history, and offer public forums about Rhode Island legal and constitutional history. Organizations should provide matching resources in funds or through in-kind services. Funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment. For more information, visit RIF.

The National Film Preservation Foundation invites applications for the Avant-Garde Masters Grants. These cash preservation grants, made possible in partnership with The Film Foundation, support laboratory work to preserve significant examples of America's avant-garde film heritage. The grants are available to nonprofit and public archives. Funding is generously provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation. By its very nature avant-garde film is hard to define. Avant-garde film is generally produced and distributed outside mainstream film channels. Often created by a single filmmaker or a small team, these films are intended as artistic expressions. They often experiment with the film medium in unique and personal ways. This grant supports the preservation of a film or films by a single filmmaker or from a cinematic group significant to the development of avant-garde film in America. Works made within the last twenty years are not eligible. Applications should show how the proposed titles have made a significant contribution to American experimental film or, if the works are lesser known today, demonstrate how the films will contribute to a better understanding of avant-garde film history. Proposals must also explain why the proposed films are in need of preservation and include plans detailing how the films will be made available to the public and the scholarly community. This grant will fund several preservation projects ranging between $5,000 and $50,000. Registration Deadline: May 1, 2024 Application Deadline: June 7, 2024 Grant Period: August 2024 to October 2025 ELIGIBILITY Grants are available to public and 501(c)3 nonprofit archives in the United States, including those that are part of federal, state, or local government. The grants target avant-garde films made in the United States or by American citizens abroad and not physically preserved by commercial interests. Materials originally created for television or video are not eligible, including works produced with funds from broadcast or cable television entities. The grant must be used to pay for new laboratory work involving the creation of: New film preservation elements (which may include sound tracks) and Two new public access copies, one of which must be a film print. The funds can be applied only to work commissioned after the grant start date. Funds must be used exclusively for preservation expenses and may not be applied to staffing or operational costs. HOW TO APPLY Identify film or films to be preserved Identify materials in your collection that meet the criteria listed above and decide what laboratory work needs to be done. Register with the NFPF E-mail the NFPF at [email protected] regarding your archive's interest in applying. Provide your name, institution, phone number, fax number, mailing address, e-mail address, and a brief description of your project. The NFPF will then contact you to discuss your project. If your project meets the eligibility requirements, you will be invited to submit a letter of application. The registration deadline is May 1, 2024. Complete letter of application with laboratory cost estimate Prepare a brief letter of application (3 to 6 pages) that covers the following points: Research significance How is the film material in your proposal important to the history of American avant-garde film? Please provide detailed information about the proposed filmmaker or movement, descriptions of each film selected for preservation, the critical response, and any other pertinent information regarding reception and significance of the proposed works. It is strongly recommended that the applicant provide at least two digital still images or a video copy of the proposed project. Rights to material Please describe the provenance of the source materials. Does your institution have a deposit agreement for the proposed film? Has your institution discussed the proposed project with the copyright holders, donor, filmmaker, or the filmmaker's estate? Does your archive have permission to show this material for on-site researchers and/or on-site public screenings at which no admission is charged? Indicate if there are any other relevant donor restrictions regarding public access to the proposed material. Your organization will need to retain the physical rights to any new preservation material and prints funded through this grant. Uniqueness of your archive's film copy What organizations, databases, and other resources have you checked to make sure that your archive's copy represents the "best surviving material" for that film and that the proposed work does not duplicate efforts by others? Have you contacted or made arrangements to collaborate with other organizations or individuals holding relevant source material? Are rental or video copies of this film available through commercial distribution or video channels? Physical film description For more information on handling film, please consult The Film Preservation Guide: The Basics for Archives, Libraries, and Museums. These PDF files also include a Print Condition Report worksheet. What is the length, gauge, and condition of the proposed film or collection? How did your organization acquire the material? From what type of source material will your archive be working? Description of preservation work and cost estimate What laboratory work is requested? For sound films, indicate how you propose to preserve the sound. As applicable, outline the preservation work already completed on the film or that would still need to be done after work funded by the grant. Provide a written estimate for the preservation work. If you are collaborating with another institution, include a letter from that institution briefly outlining its involvement with the project. Storage Describe your archival storage facilities and provide their temperature and humidity levels. Confirm that any new preservation masters created through the project will be stored under archivally acceptable conditions. If your organization does not have an archivally acceptable storage area for film, please include your plans for off-site storage. For more information on recommended storage practices, please see Chapter 6 of The Film Preservation Guide. Access plans Briefly summarize your institution's mission, collections, and public programs; include your Web site address and any brochures. In addition to providing a viewing copy of the film for on-site research, how does your institution plan to make the film available to the public? Does your institution have permission to show this material for Internet viewing, and/or on-site public screenings at which no admission is charged? Be sure to indicate if there are any other relevant donor restrictions regarding public access to the proposed material. (These are important considerations, given the public access mission of the NFPF.) Describe plans for sharing the completed access copies outside of your institution. Do you plan exhibition loans or dissemination on video, television, or the Internet? Public service mission Tax-exempt status Nonprofits, list your institution's tax identification number; government/public sector archives, provide some record or a letter demonstrating that your institution is part of state, regional, or local government. Matching funds Please indicate if your institution is prepared to provide matching funds to complete the project, should it go over budget. Contact information Provide the name, title, address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, and professional biography of the project coordinator (one paragraph). Submit application All applications are due by June 7, 2024. They may be submitted as PDF or Word files to [email protected] or mailed in hard copy to the following address. National Film Preservation Foundation 145 Ninth Street, Suite 260 San Francisco, CA 94103 The proposals will be read by NFPF staff and outside reviewers. Awards will be made by a grant panel serving on behalf of the NFPF Board of Directors. NOTIFICATION Applicants will be notified regarding grant decisions by August 2024. TERMS Successful applicants must sign an agreement affirming the responsibilities of the grant. Nonprofit grant winners will be asked to provide a copy of the IRS determination letter verifying their status as a publicly supported 501(c)(3) organization.

The Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, administered by the Santa Barbara Foundation, aims to support qualifying performing arts nonprofit organizations in furthering their missions by providing quality performing arts opportunities. Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to organizations that seek to produce, present, and preserve exceptional works from various artistic traditions, ensuring participation reflects the demographic diversity of Santa Barbara County. Priority is given to organizations that demonstrate a sustained or increased demand for the performing arts, are working to expand organizational capacity, show cultural competence, and work to dismantle barriers preventing access to arts for low-income and marginalized populations. Funding can be used for general operating, program-specific support, expansion of existing programs, pilot programs, and collaborative efforts.

This program provides cash grants to commercial productions that spend at least $100,000 in Texas and employ a majority of Texas residents, helping to boost the local economy.

This grant provides financial incentives for reality television projects that spend a minimum of $250,000 in Texas, employ a predominantly local crew and cast, and conduct most of their filming in the state, fostering economic growth and job creation.

This program provides financial incentives to video game developers who spend at least $100,000 in Texas, ensuring that a significant portion of their production and workforce is based in the state.

This grant provides cash incentives to film and television projects that spend a minimum of $250,000 in Texas and employ a significant number of Texas residents, promoting local economic growth and tourism.

This program provides cash grants to animation and visual effects projects in Texas that meet specific spending and local employment criteria, promoting economic growth in the state's creative industry.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Milwaukee to preserve and restore public art, enhancing the city's cultural heritage and community vibrancy.

The Mini-Grants for Organizations program is a matching grant opportunity designed to support professional development and capacity building for arts organizations in Mississippi. The grants are available to Mississippi-based non-profit organizations and government entities, excluding LLCs and other for-profit businesses. Priority funding will be given to organizations that have not recently received funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC), as well as those residing in underserved counties, high-poverty counties, extremely rural areas, and organizations led by or serving BIPOC individuals, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other typically underserved groups. The grant amounts range from $200 to $1,000 and require a dollar-for-dollar cash match (in-kind matches are not eligible). Eligible activities include presenting/hiring professional artists, organizational or curriculum development, and conference support. Applications must be submitted electronically through MAC's eGRANT system. The application period opens on October 1st and the deadline for submission is November 1st. The review process involves MAC staff reviewing the applications and making recommendations for funding to the Grants Committee, with the final decision made by the MAC Board of Commissioners. Grantees will receive payment in two installments: 50% prior to the project start date and 50% upon completion of the final report and other required documents. For more information or eligibility inquiries, applicants can contact the relevant MAC Program Director based on their organization's main goals or project goals.

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in the greater Kansas City area for cultural art projects that enhance tourism and quality of life in Liberty, Missouri.

Colorado's Film Education Grant Program offers schools the opportunity to produce an original documentary over the course of one semester. Students gain hands-on experience in filmmaking, television production, or game design, and also receive a working credit to enhance their potential for future industry jobs. The Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media collaborates with PBS12 and Rocky Mountain PBS to showcase the students' final projects on air.

Support for presenting touring performing artists and groups for events and festivals in communities across the state, including in rural counties. This grant category supports Tennessee presenters by providing grant funds up to $5,000 to offset the costs of professional artist fees for performing artists and groups that present to the public and offer an educational component with their engagement. Any eligible organization may apply for up to $3,000 of the agreed upon artist’s fees. If an organization or touring artist being presented meets one of the following criteria, the organization may request up to $5,000 of the agreed upon artist’s fees.

Opportunity for 147 nursing homes to receive training and equipment for therapeutic music program to improve quality of life and care. The Tennessee Person-Centered Music Program (TPCMP) has implemented individualized music as a tool for improving quality of life and healthy outcomes for residents in participating Tennessee nursing homes. Currently 25% of nursing homes throughout the state of Tennessee are offering the program, with over 500 residents participating The Program uses wireless headphones that are loaded with a personalized playlist customized to the preferences and/or needs of each resident TPCMP offers a non-pharmacological, low-cost alternative to medications and helps meet CMS guidelines by promoting the development of person-centered care decision-making

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists facing unexpected costs or last-minute chances to showcase their work to the public.

This program provides funding to organizations in Washington State to create and implement innovative return-to-work initiatives that help injured workers recover and reduce costs for employers.

Support for arts projects in underserved, rural communities with special focus on distressed counties. The Targeted Arts Development Initiative (TADI) is a strategy developed to reach counties identified by the Tennessee Arts Commission as under-represented in Commission investments. TADI is designed to build capacity and develop leadership potential, while encouraging applications from the identified counties to existing Commission grant categories or programs. Government and nonprofit entities within identified counties above with projects that use arts and cultural activities to benefit their community, build upon existing assets, or overcome challenges are urged to apply.