Private Arts Grants

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 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.

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 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.