Applicants are invited to apply for 2024 Organizational Project Grants.
Donor Name: Saline Arts & Humanities
State: Kansas
County: Saline County (KS)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $6,000
Grant Duration: 10 months
Details:
The Horizons Grants Program is funded by a group of private individuals and businesses that provide grant dollars for the development of the cultural life in the community. The Horizons Organizational Project Grants category was established by the Salina Arts & Humanities in 1985. All Horizons grant programs are administered by Arts & Humanities staff and funded through the Salina Arts & Humanities Foundation. This 501(c)3 board operates separately from the Commission and gives final approval to staff-recommended grant requests. They also determine the annual budget for Horizons based on annual contributions and fund balances.
Expected Program Outcomes:
- Demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement
- Support innovative projects that engage patrons and audience members as active participants
- Encourage the development of strategic partnerships within the community to strengthen the reach of their activities.
Funding Information
Grants are awarded on a one-to-one (1:1) matching basis. Applicant organizations may apply for up to $6,000.
Grant Duration
Project will take place between February 1 to November 30.
Eligible Activities
In order to make appropriate use of limited funds, Salina Arts & Humanities has developed the following guidelines for the Horizons Organizational Project Grants category:
- Grants are for projects only and may not be used for general operating support.
- Up to 20% of the project costs may be allocated for administrative expenses. In cases where a fiscal agent is used by an unincorporated organization, a fee appropriate to services (typically no more than 7-10%) may be allocated from the 20% of administrative costs.
- Applications that show diversified matching funds from various community sources will be given preference. SAH encourages applicants to charge reasonable admission fees or identify other sources of earned income where appropriate. Grant dollars are provided for underwriting the applicant’s stated purpose and are awarded for a period not to exceed one grant cycle.
- Projects may be for cultural programming (such as concerts and exhibitions), educational and professional artist visits, commissioning of new work, festival activities, or various other cultural projects that will build community and change lives.
This program will also support applications for organizational, technical assistance, or capacitybuilding projects designed to strengthen existing organizations, especially when such projects utilize the expertise of recognized professionals. Applicants must describe how these projects will strengthen their programming, further their mission, and benefit the community at large.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any nonprofit organization or local governmental unit in Saline County may apply. Nonprofit organizations must be incorporated and be recognized as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service. All applicants must agree to abide by federal and state laws regarding civil rights, access for people with disabilities, and other non-discriminatory provisions.
- Though applications may only be submitted by nonprofit organizations and local governmental units, SAH encourages unincorporated groups to develop projects for funding. These groups should attempt to locate at least one eligible partner willing to apply on their behalf and serve as a fiscal agent for the grant funds. Groups seeking the services of a suitable fiscal agent are encouraged to notify the SAH department staff for assistance in the process.
For more information, visit Saline Arts & Humanities.
