Creative Flagstaff is happy to announce that the 2024 Innovation and Capacity Project Grant is now open for submissions.
Donor Name: Creative Flagstaff
State: Arizona
City: Flagstaff
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/29/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $20,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Innovation & Capacity Grants (Project) provide flexible funds to support a specific project designed to introduce a new program or experience, prove a concept, or build operational capacity in the art, science, and cultural sectors in greater Flagstaff.
Projects must result in or support:

production, presentation, teaching, or that otherwise serve the arts.
cultural equity, preservation, or awareness.
production, presentation, or teaching of science programming to the public.

Funding Information

Project grants are a maximum of $5,000 for post-secondary institutions. All other applicants are eligible for up to $20,000.
GOS applicants must demonstrate how their application is beyond their normal scope of work. Grants are reimbursement-based and must be matched 1:1 with grantees providing documentation proving eligible matching expenses.

Funding Period
This grant is for the funding period of 1/1/24 – 12/31/24.
Eligibility Criteria 
Eligible applicant organizations/groups:

Project applications funded through the City of Flagstaff BBB tax revenues are

based in the greater Flagstaff area as defined by the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization. Subsidiaries are eligible if their parent organization is based in Arizona.
incorporated with the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)3 or (c)6 organization, have a formal agreement with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, or are a post-secondary education institution.
Capacity building project grants are restricted to organizations that have a primary mission dedicated to:

produce, present, teach or serve the arts.
cultural equity, preservation, or awareness.
produce, present, or teach science programming to the public.





Evaluation Criteria
The review panel considers the following when scoring applications.

Innovation, Capacity Building

Applications select innovation, capacity building as the primary emphasis of their application.
Innovation: Introduces new accessible creative experiences, art forms, or ways to integrate art, science, or culture.
Capacity Building: Permanently increases the ability of an art, science, or culture organization to operate efficiently, produce more programming, or serve different audiences.


Alignment

Is the proposed project an important part of the applicant’s mission and strategic goals? Would the project happen without grant support, or would the impact of the project be greatly diminished without grant support? Is the proposed time period the best time for the project to be implemented? Does the proposed project result in lasting enhancements that benefit the organization or the community?


Public Benefit

Does the application demonstrate how the quality of life is enhanced in Flagstaff? Is the project responsive to the needs of the community? Is the community involved in planning? Is the work described in the application unique and important of the art, science, or cultural sectors? Does it enhance cultural equity or preservation?


Opportunity for Success

Does project leadership have the necessary skill to implement and is committed to the project’s success? Do partnerships, if any, enhance the project? If there are no partnerships, would the project be better supported with partnerships? Is there clear evidence of support? Are there other identified funders? Does the organization or project leadership have a track record of executing similar projects? Does the project have a clear achievable plan and timeline?



For more information, visit Creative Flagstaff.