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Ogden City Arts Grants Program 2023-24 (Utah)

The Ogden City Arts Grants program, funded through an annual appropriation from Ogden City makes direct grants to individuals and organizations that contribute to the cultural life of their community.

Donor Name: Ogden City

State: Utah

City: Ogden

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 02/24/2023

Details:

Ogden City Arts Grants support projects in every art form for both well-established institutions and emerging artists.

Grants are made in two areas:

  • General Support Grants
  • Project Support Grants

General Support Grants

General Support Grants offer general, non-project support to Ogden City’s established arts organizations which have developed a broad range of programming and have contributed extensively to the cultural life of the city. General Support grants are made available to assist arts organizations with general operating expenses and the continuation or expansion of arts programming for the people of Ogden.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for a GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT, the applicant must:

  • Be a nonprofit, 501©(3) tax-exempt arts organization, whose primary purpose is arts programming, support, or services.
  • Be based in Ogden City and benefit Ogden residents.
  • GENERAL SUPPORT GRANTS must be funded on a (1:1) matching basis. Matching funds may be anticipated at time of application, but must be verified and reported in the Final Report. In kind services and goods may be used as a portion of the matching funds.
  • Applicants for GENERAL SUPPORT must include in their application the organization’s total estimated current fiscal year budget, showing revenue and expenditures anticipated.
  • Organizations want to see what portion of your program is being funded by an Ogden Arts Grant.
  • Applicants for GENERAL SUPPORT are limited to requests of no more than 15% of their preceding year’s operating budget.
  • As the grant application process moves online, all applicants are encouraged to attend the Grant Workshop training session.

Project Support Grants

Project Support Grants are available to individuals and nonprofit organizations for specific arts projects and programs that have been determined to be of value to the community. Exhibits, concerts, performances, festivals, shows, workshops, and readings are among projects eligible for funding.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for a PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT, the applicant must:

  • Request support only for arts projects, or projects that incorporate arts into their activities.
  • Projects must be based in Ogden City and support Ogden residents.
  • PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS must be funded on at least (1:1) matching basis. Matching funds may be anticipated at time of application but must be received and obligated by the ending date of the grant as indicated in the application. In-kind services and goods may be used as a portion of the matching funds.
  • Applicants for PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS are limited to requests of no more than 50% of their project budget.
  • As the grant application process moves online, all applicants are encouraged to attend the Grant Workshop training session

Review Criteria

The following criteria are considered during the review and approval process for all grant categories:

  • Quality of the mission and objectives for the organization or project.
  • The applicant’s history and ability to administer and implement the programs or project.
  • The artistic quality of programs, services or projects offered.
  • Number of people served through the programs or project.
  • Number of contributing artists or creators are participating in programs or project.
  • Community involvement and collaboration efforts. Demonstration of professional community relations and support for artists and the arts community.
  • Programs and services that consider diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Ability to form and execute an effective marketing plan.
  • Ability to identify and use assessment tools to evaluate the programs or project.
  • Demonstrate an overall benefit to the citizens of Ogden.
  • Organizational or Project match to the goals and objectives outlined in the Ogden City Master Plan for Arts and Culture.
  • A realistic budget and projected income that reflects cash and in-kind match from a broad range of sources.
  • Determination to present professional quality arts experiences as evidenced by paid performers, fair honoraria to artists, staff, etc.
  • Completeness and clarity of application.

For more information, visit Ogden City Art Grants.

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