The Culture, Arts and Heritage grants support performances, exhibitions, activities and public art that showcase the best of Vancouver’s creative community.
Donor Name: City of Vancouver
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 04/07/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Grant funds are paid by reimbursement. Applications should demonstrate high artistic quality, innovation and creativity. Past projects include plays, cultural events, museum displays, murals and concerts.
Funding Information
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 that support projects occurring between July 2024 and December 2025.
Funds can be used
- Artists’ fees (e.g., creation, preparation, performance time)
- Contractor Fees (e.g., printer, graphic designer, web developer)
- Exhibition costs
- Equipment under a total of $5,000 per unit (e.g., camera, software, kiln, lights)
- Marketing and promotion
- Production costs (e.g., costumes, paint, props, sets, recording, and one-time rentals such as scissor lifts, sound reinforcement, portable restrooms)
- Up to 15% of operating/overhead expenses (e.g., personnel, rent, utilities, etc.)
- Activities and projects that lead to cultural continuity of traditional arts practices, such as apprenticeship programs or workshops
Eligibility Criteria
- This grant is open to non-profit and government organizations or community members who partner with an organization as their Fiscal Sponsor. (The role of the Fiscal Sponsor is to accept funds on the individual’s behalf. Fiscal sponsors may also oversee project administration and assist with reimbursement or reporting.)
- Either the Applicant or their Fiscal Sponsor must be an Internal Revenue Services (IRS) designated 501(c) 3, 501(c) 4 or 501(c) 6 nonprofit or a governmental organization.
- The Applicant or their Fiscal Sponsor is required to match 10% of the proposed grant award in cash, plus an additional 10% either cash or in-kind for a total of 20% match towards the project costs.
- There is no residency requirement for Applicants, however the project/event must primarily occur inside the Vancouver city limits or primarily benefit Vancouver residents.
- The Applicant and their Fiscal Sponsor must not have any outstanding legal or financial items due to the City of Vancouver, including overdue reports for previously awarded grants.
For more information visit City of Vancouver.
