Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is accepting applications for its Project Grant to assist in the development of projects and programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
Donor Name: Worcester Arts Council (WAC)
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/17/2022
Grant Size: up to $5,000
Details:
Grants are issued to support arts, humanities, interpretive sciences, visual artists, performing artists, science educators, historians and other humanists; as well as community, business and civic groups, social service organizations, schools, neighborhood centers and youth, senior and family associations.
Project grants are funded to encourage Worcester County artists or organizations to develop projects and programs in the city of Worcester that are innovative, collaborative in nature, have public benefit, reach underserved populations, and demonstrate artistic excellence.
WAC’s Funding Priorities for FY23 are:
- Project Categories: Projects that focus on Public Art, Musical Performances, Arts Education & Instruction and programs for all age groups from children to seniors.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA): Projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of Worcester. Projects should create opportunities for artists and community members through a DEIA lens.
- Locations: Projects that take place in or benefit areas of Worcester that are historically underserved.
Funding Information
Awards have historically ranged from several hundred dollars up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals, artists, artist groups, arts and cultural organizations, community organizations, nonprofit organizations, associations that can establish a nonprofit objective, public schools, libraries, and other municipal agencies are eligible to apply. Organizations and fiscal agents must have tax exempt status under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Project grant applicants must maintain a residential, commercial, or studio address in Worcester County. Post Office boxes do not meet this requirement and are not allowed. Commercial address refers to a business the applicant owns; an address at a place of work does not meet this requirement
For more information, visit Worcester Arts Council (WAC).
