Private Arts Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Small Arts Grant Fund. Donor Name: Francis Family Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a Small Arts Grant, an organization should be: Located within the greater Kansas City area (60-mile radius), AND A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity with a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), or partner with another organization that can serve as a fiscal sponsor, AND An arts organization with annual revenues of less than $300,000 last fiscal year OR A non-arts organization – regardless of budget size or mission – with a community-based arts program that provides access to arts and culture opportunities in traditional and non-traditional sites throughout the greater Kansas City area. NOTE: In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and granting priorities and strategies changed; however, investment in the Small Arts Grants Fund will continue unchanged. For more information, visit Francis Family Foundation.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services to seniors in Placer County, California.

The Poway Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to 501(c)3 public charities that propose achievable projects with specific goals and measurable outcomes, aimed at improving the quality of life for residents within the City of Poway, with the exclusion of funding for debt relief, campaigns, scholarships, or programs promoting religious or political doctrine.

The NGCF Community Grants Program is an annual, application based, grants program which provides grants to nonprofit organizations across North Georgia who work to improve the quality of life in the community. Donor Name: North Georgia Community Foundation State: Georgia County: Banks County (GA), Dawson County (GA), Fannin County (GA), Habersham County (GA), Hall County (GA), Lumpkin County (GA), Rabun County (GA), Union County (GA), White County (GA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of Community Grants: Program Grants Program Grants are defined as grants funding a specific project or program within an organization. To be considered, applicants will be required to successfully complete the application, including submitting a detailed program budget. If awarded, they will be required to provide NGCF with a final report on the use of the funds. Operational Grants Operational Grants are defined as unrestricted grant funding available to the organization to use as needed. In order to be considered, applicants will be required to successfully complete the application, including submitting an operating budget. If awarded, they will be required to provide NGCF with a final report on the use of the funds. While Operational Grants are defined as unrestricted, they see them as an opportunity to fill in the gap between revenue and expenses. Therefore, operational grant funding may not be used in any of the following ways: Eligibility requirements: Funding may not be used to support political campaigns or lobbying activities While funding may be used to pay reasonable salary expenses, funding may not be used for the individual benefit of an employee (i.e. paying bonuses, supporting pay increases, etc.) Grants to capital campaigns are not permitted. Funding Information Grant applications from $500 up to $25,000 will be considered. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing located in North Georgia Organizations are also required to be registered with the State of Georgia and provide a current Charitable Solicitation Organization Permit, unless your organization is exempt under C.G.A. § 43-17-9 Community Grant recipients are still eligible for other NGCF Grants programs in the same year, i.e. Opportunity Grant or separate Fundholder grant cycles hosted by NGCF. Community Grant recipients from 2023 CAN APPLY for a 2024 Community Grant For more information, visit NGCF.

The Craven Arts Council & Gallery is seeking applications for its Grassroots Project Grants. Donor Name: Craven Arts Council & Gallery State: North Carolina County: Craven County (NC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grassroots Arts Project Grants are made possible by the North Carolina Arts Council and dispersed to each county by their local arts council. Non-profit organizations who implement arts projects in Craven County may apply for the Grassroots Arts Project Grant. Funding Information Grant amounts range from $500 to $4000.  All projects must take place between July 1, 2024 and June 15, 2025. Eligibility Criteria All organizations must have been in operation for at least one year. While nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is preferred, organizations that are nonprofit in nature may also apply. All organizations must reside and carry out projects within the county they are applying for funds. Individuals are not eligible to apply for Grassroots Arts funds. Applications and support materials must be completed and received by the due date. For more information, visit Craven Arts Council & Gallery.

Charitable organizations that serve Piqua residents are invited to apply for unrestricted funding from the G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund of The Piqua Community Foundation. Donor Name: The Piqua Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Piqua Community Foundation encourages charitable giving to benefit the citizens of Piqua, and provides a variety of methods for donors to help fulfill their charitable giving wishes. Eligibility Criteria Organizations that are eligible to apply must be 501(c)(3) or equivalent organizations. Funds received are subject to use as restricted by IRS regulations governing 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation’s community grants are made to school organizations, the Hartzell grants are not meant to be school grants. Organizations (such as UVMC Rachel’s Challenge, Brukner’s Owl Extraordinaire program, etc.) that operate in the school systems may apply. For more information, visit Piqua Community Foundation.

The Clifton-Fine Community Fund is seeking applications for its Clifton-Fine Community Fund to enhance the quality of life for year-round and seasonal residents in the Clifton-Fine region, which includes the communities of Clifton, Cranberry Lake, Fine, Newton Falls, Oswegatchie, Star Lake and Wanakena. Donor Name: Clifton-Fine Community Fund State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Proposals will be evaluated for impact on the community, economy and tourism; ability to leverage and secure additional funding; innovative and creative solutions to regional challenges; organization’s ability to implement and steward the request; and overall support from the community. Funding Information Up to a total of $6,000 is available for this grant application. Project Period Grant recipients will have up to one year from the date of award to complete the project. Eligibility Criteria To apply for this grant opportunity, your request is required to: Enhance the quality of life for year-round and seasonal residents in the Clifton-Fine region, which includes the communities of Clifton, Cranberry Lake, Fine, Newton Falls, Oswegatchie, Star Lake and Wanakena. Grants for operating support will generally not be considered; although, unique events or circumstances may allow for special consideration. Requests will be evaluated for impact on the community, economy and tourism; ability to leverage and secure additional funding; innovative and creative solutions to regional challenges; organization’s ability to implement and steward the request, and overall support from the community For more information, visit NNCF.

The Plainview Area Endowment is seeking applications to improving the quality of life in Plainview. Donor Name: The Plainview Area Endowment State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Endowment | Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Plainview Area Endowment was created in 2010 as a regional affiliate of Community Foundation of West Texas – the Community Foundation for the Texas South Plains. The Plainview Area Endowment provides opportunities for donors to achieve their varied philanthropic goals, invest contributed funds prudently, and serves as a responsible steward for the charitable gifts of individuals, families and organizations. Grantmaking policy and grant award recommendations are made by the Plainview Area Endowment Advisory Board. Grants may be made for start-up funding, general operating support, program support and demonstration programs. The Endowment does not make grants to individuals, for political purposes, to retire indebtedness or for payment of interest or taxes. Funding Information Grant amounts may vary depending on the type of fund from which resources are provided, but can not exceed $5,000. Criteria The Endowment restricts its support to organizations serving the Plainview area which are 501(c)(3) or the government equivalent. For more information, visit The Plainview Area Endowment.

The Support for Organizations grant program accepts 501(c)(3) nonprofit and fiscally sponsored applications annually to support arts and cultural activities that are open to the public. Donor Name: Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) State: Texas City: Houston Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Support for Organizations (SO) grant provides operating funds to 501(c)(3) applicants for arts and cultural activities that are open to the public. There are three SO funding tiers: Category 1 for organizations in existence for at least one year with operating expenses under $10 million. Category 2 for organizations in existence less than one year with operating expenses under $10 million. Category 3 for organizations in existence for at least one years with operating expenses over $10 million. Funding Information Award amount: Up to $125,000 for Category 1; up to $62,500 for Category 2; up to $1 million for Category 3 Project Period January 1 2025–December 31, 2025. Eligiblity Criteria For Category 1  Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, in existence for at least one year, with the arts named in its mission. This is verified by an HAA staff review of an applicant’s 990 on the IRS website. — Applicants may apply for up to $125,000 or a maximum of 20% of the organization’s operating expenses, excluding the value of in-kind contributions. For Category 2  Applicants must be fiscally sponsored, a non-arts-specific 501(c)(3) organization with arts-specific programming, or a 501(c)(3) organization with the arts named in its mission but with less than one year of operations. Applicants may apply for up to $62,500 or a maximum of 10% of the arts program budget, excluding the value of in-kind contributions. For Category 3 Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization, in existence for at least five years and with the arts named in its mission, providing public programs throughout each calendar year and offering free and discounted programs. This is verified by an HAA staff review of an applicant’s 990 on the IRS website. Applicants may apply for up to $1 million or a maximum of 3% of the organization’s operating expenses, excluding the value of in-kind contributions. Applicants must have operating expenses over $10 million, less in-kind contributions and direct financial support from other City of Houston sources, as demonstrated in SMU DataArts reporting. This is calculated as an average over the most recently completed three fiscal years and verified with the organization’s audit. Fiscally sponsored organizations are not eligible For more information, visit HAA.

The Mott-Regent Community Foundation offers a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for nonprofit projects or programs in Mott-Regent, North Dakota, prioritizing those that benefit a large number of residents and have secured other funding sources, with applications due for two rounds in April and September 2024.

The Stanley Area Community Foundation is inviting applications for grants, prioritizing projects that benefit a large number of residents and have secured other funding sources, specifically for IRS-designated non-profit organizations and government agencies in Stanley and surrounding communities, with the application deadline set for September 29, 2024.

The Richardton Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Dakota Community Foundation, is accepting applications to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in the Richardton area. Donor Name: Richardton Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Richardton Area Community Foundation (formerly the Richardton Community Endowment Fund) was established in 1981 by a group of residents concerned about the lack of funding for local organizations. Funding Priorities  High Priority  Projects or programs that benefit a greater number of residents. Requests that demonstrate applicant will seek or has secured other funding sources. Low Priority  Requests for multiple-year funding. Requests for operating funds or day-to-day expenses. Eligibility Criteria Grants shall be awarded only to those organizations designated by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt groups, or government agencies. Groups without such designation seeking to apply may enlist a fiscal sponsor.  Grants shall be awarded to organizations within the Richardton–Taylor area.  Grants to religious organizations shall be limited to those activities which are non-denominational and serve the entire community.  Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Advisory Committee.  Approved grant requests may be funded in full or partially, at the discretion of the Advisory Committee.  Ineligibility Requests for grants or scholarships for individuals. For more information, visit NDCF.

The Parshall Area Community Foundation is accepting grant applications until 09/29/2024 from IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies in Parshall and surrounding communities, prioritizing projects that benefit a large number of residents and have secured other funding sources, while operating expenses and multi-year funding requests are given lower priority.

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania and the Paul Robeson House & Museum (PRHM) are thrilled to announce a new funding opportunity for the West Philadelphia creative community. Donor Name: The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Individual artists and community and civic groups can apply for West Philadelphia Creative Grants  to support creative projects and cultural activities that benefit the West Philadelphia community and provide general operating support for individual artists and organizations. Funding Information Project Grants Funding for art projects and cultural activities that benefit the West Philadelphia community, up to $5,000 each. General Operating Grants Support for ongoing operational costs for artists and organizations, up to $2,500 each. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for West Philadelphia Creative Grants: Applicants must live in West Philadelphia or have significant ties to the West Philadelphia community. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) or as a BIPOC-led group or organization. Applications are encouraged from the following groups: Community centers, organizations, educators, collectives, informal groups, students, etc. Artists of all types, including emerging artists, novice artists, career artists, mid-career artists, commercial, craft, hobby, and retired artists. For more information, visit The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation.

The Tourism Marketing Grant Program is designed to assist organizations in new innovative, dedicated tourism advertising and marketing. Donor Name: Kansas Tourism State: Kansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant is not intended to sustain ongoing marketing programs. Funding through this partnership with Kansas Tourism is intended to increase travel to tourism destination sites while enhancing the state’s image. This grant leverages Kansas Tourism’s resources and extends the marketing reach of Kansas tourism communities. Funding Information A maximum of $100,000 total will be awarded in this fiscal year. A maximum of $10,000 may be granted to any single entity in a fiscal year. Eligible Applicants and Requirements Not-for-profit organizations For-profit organizations Government agencies – cities, counties, townships, federally recognized Indian Tribes Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State The applicant organization must be in good standing in other Kansas Tourism programs such as Kansas Travel Guide listings, Division’s Co-op Marketing, Grant Programs, etc. Organizations must have a listing on TravelKS.com All organizations who are not the primary DMO in their community shall include a letter of support from the local DMO Grant funds cannot be used to participate in other Kansas Tourism programs. Grants cannot be used in conjunction with any other open grants administered by Kansas Tourism for the same project. For more information, visit Kansas Tourism.

The East Central Regional Arts Council offers grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for arts projects in Minnesota's Region 7E, supporting activities such as performances, exhibitions, residencies, and workshops, with eligibility open to local units of government, schools, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, and groups with a qualifying fiscal sponsor.

The Responsive Grant Program at the CFNRV is an annual grant program intended to respond to ongoing or emergent community needs as recognized by the area nonprofits serving those needs directly. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley State: Virginia County: Floyd County (VA), Giles County (VA), Montgomery County (VA), Pulaski County (VA), Wythe County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program focuses on providing up to $4,000 in operating support so nonprofits have the flexibility to put grant dollars where they are needed most. Who is Eligible? Organizations serving one of more of the following communities: the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe, and the City of Radford. Organizations classified as a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization by the IRS or a unit of government such as a library or school. Foundation does not support civic or membership organizations that redistribute money to nonprofit organizations. Religious institutions may apply for support for community outreach efforts only. They do not support programs that proselytize or that require clients to engage in religious instruction or activities. For more information, visit CFNRV.

The Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District Grant provides marketing and promotional funding to arts and cultural organizations which promote and enhance the visibility of Fort Worth as an overnight destination to their patrons. Donor Name: Arts Fort Worth State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: An initiative can be a single event, season or annual calendar of events. The Fort Worth Tourism PID Grant is administered through Arts Fort Worth on behalf of Visit Fort Worth. Grant Period September 1, 2024 to August 15, 2025.  Eligible Requests  FWTPID Grant funds can be used to support marketing efforts for initiatives, so long as:  all verified hotel room nights are booked within the Fort Worth city limits;  the initiative is culturally based and attracts patrons from outside of a 50-mile radius of Fort Worth;  The applicant must demonstrate an intent to retain and grow the number of overnight visitors to Fort Worth through their initiative;  The applicant must demonstrate marketing and promotions to communities outside of the 50 mile radius of Fort Worth with the intent to increase the visibility of Fort Worth as an overnight destination.  Awards may only be utilized for marketing and promotions of the proposed initiative. At minimum, 30% of awarded funds must be used specifically to target the market 50+ miles outside of Fort Worth. Up to 25% may be utilized for marketing and promotions staff and/or contractors. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to receive funding from the Fort Worth Tourism PID Grant, an applicant must: be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit in good standing with IRS and up to date with Form 990 filings; have a primary mission to present or produce arts or cultural programming. For-profit organizations are not eligible to apply. For more information, visit AFW.

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.

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.