Applications are now being accepted for the Lodgers’ Tax Arts and Culture funding for 2026.
Donor Name: City of Durango
State: Colorado
City: Durango
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The fifth year of the Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture program is an exciting time for creatives in community. Creative Industries are an economic driver, enhancing Durango for our residents and visitors. The Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture funds have created an opportunity for funding creative projects, events, programs, and experiences supported right here in the Durango community.
Funding Information
- Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture funding opportunities are for projects, program, events, and experiences over $5,000.
- The average award over the past 4 years has been $12,000.
- Projects are eligible for funding over $50,000. Please note that the availability of funds, project scale, collaborative effort, and long-term impact on Durango’s Creative Economy would be big factors in a large award.
Eligible projects include
- Public art
- Facility upgrades
- Capital projects
- Seed money for feasibility studies
- Artisan housing projects
- Financial support for grant writing
- Murals
- Performance art
- Indigenous art
- Creative placemaking
- Festivals
- Art education
- Artisan food projects
- Sculptures
- Creative upcycling
Guidelines
- Community Benefit
- Economic Impact
- Innovation & Feasibility
- Path to Independence
- Off-Season Impact or Year-Round Benefit
For more information, visit City of Durango.
