Arts Stabilization grants provide nonprofit arts organizations with funding for improvements to facilities owned and operated (or under long-term lease) by the organization.
Donor Name: Delaware Division of the Arts
State: Delaware
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Arts Stabilization – for improvements to facilities owned (or under long-term lease) and operated by the organization. ASF grants are funded through the Division’s participation in the Arts Consortium of Delaware, Inc. (ArtCo) endowment.
Goals
The Delaware Division of the Arts has established the following goals, in accordance with the ArtCo bylaws, for Arts Stabilization grants:
- Provide funding for needed maintenance, repairs, or renovations of existing facilities owned and operated by the nonprofit arts organization.
- Provide funding for the repair, upgrade, or replacement of facility-related equipment (i.e., HVAC, electrical, seating, flooring, display, storage, etc).
Funding Information
- Arts Stabilization grant awards typically do not exceed $20,000.
- Funding awarded in the FY2024 grant cycle must be spent on projects taking place between
September 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024.
Arts Stabilization Projects Eligible for Funding
Arts Stabilization projects should go beyond the scope of the organization’s routine maintenance and facility upkeep. Types of Arts Stabilization activities eligible for consideration by the Division (in order of funding priority) are:
- Renovations that address structural weaknesses or deficiencies
- Facility modifications that address safety issues (lighting, access/egress, meeting building codes)
- Upgrading or replacing operational systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
- Facility modifications or equipment to address accessibility for people with physical disabilities
- Systems to enhance delivery of programmatic or customer services (e.g., lighting or sound system upgrades/flooring/storage)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Arts Stabilization funding, applicants must:
- Be a nonprofit arts organization that is currently eligible to receive General Operating Support and is not an ArtCo member.
- Own the facility or have a long-term lease agreement.
Please note the following restrictions:
- The Division will not accept applications through fiscal agents.
- No individual may compile or submit an application on behalf of an organization if that individual is a member or relative of a member of the Delaware State Arts Council or Division staff.
Arts Consortium of Delaware, Inc. (ArtCo) member organizations are not eligible to apply for Arts Stabilization grants through the Delaware Division of the Arts. Member organizations include Christina Cultural Arts Center, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Delaware Theatre Company, Grand Opera House, Music School of Delaware, Opera Delaware, and Rehoboth Art League.
Note: Applicants for Arts Stabilization should contact the Division prior to beginning the application process in order to verify the eligibility of their organization and the project.
For more information, visit Arts Stabilization Fund.
