The Creative Neighborhoods Grant Program is designed to empower and inspire communities by providing financial support for neighborhood-based art projects.
Donor Name: City of Virginia Beach
State: Virginia
City: Virginia Beach
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
This pilot program aims to foster a sense of pride, unity, and creativity within neighborhoods and districts by funding projects that beautify public spaces, celebrate local culture, and engage residents in the artistic process.
The Creative Neighborhoods Grants support arts organizations, civic/neighborhood associations, individual artists, groups of artists, non-arts nonprofits, and community-based organizations and businesses with project expenses associated with presenting multigenerational, free gatherings with arts components or short-term art projects in communities.
Grant Objectives
- Foster Community Engagement
- Enhance Neighborhood Identity
- Beautify and Revitalize Public Spaces
- Support Local Artists
- Encourage Cultural Awareness and Inclusion
- Inspire Civic Pride and Responsibility
- Measure and Share Impact.
Funding Information
Up to $10,000.
Grant Period
Projects must be completed within 12 months following grant award.
Eligible Expenses
- Planning & Personnel:
- Project management, administrative support, hired contractors, volunteer coordinator, community organizer, etc
- Professional Services:
Potential Projects
Potential projects could include but are not limited to:
- Musical Events: Outdoor concerts, live music performances, or neighborhood music festivals.
- Community Art Projects: Group art activities like painting a mural together or creating a community quilt.
- Short-Term Art Projects: Temporary art displays, pop-up galleries, or art projects tied to local events.
- Cultural Events and Festivals: Neighborhood art festivals, art walks, or cultural celebrations with performances and displays.
- Public Performances: Theater shows, dance performances, or storytelling events in public areas.
- Art Workshops: Art classes or workshops open to the community, teaching new skills and encouraging creativity.
- Small-scale projects that encourage volunteerism and community building (e.g., beautification, community gardens).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants can be the following:
- Civic leagues/non-profit neighborhood associations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Artists
- Businesses.
For more information, visit City of Virginia Beach.
