The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission is now accepting applications for 2025 funding.
Donor Name: Williamsburg Area Arts Commission
State: Virginia
County: James County (VA) and York County (VA)
City: Williamsburg and James
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2023
Details:
The purpose of the Williamsburg Area Arts Commission (WAAC) will be to assist Williamsburg City Council and James City County Board of Supervisors and other appropriate bodies and organizations in supporting and stimulating excellence in the arts and in creating an atmosphere that encourages the growth, development, and accessibility of cultural amenities for the benefit of citizens and visitors.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a non-profit, tax-exempt organization qualifying for Federal Tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to which donations are allowable as charitable contributions under section 17 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- All funding requests must be made electronically by completing the official online grant application.
- Applicants may request funds for general operating support and/or support for specific programs or projects. The cost for each request must be clearly specified in the proposed budget. Projects completed prior to the start of the fiscal year for which they apply are not eligible for funding.
- Projects, performances and/or services must include service to the Historic Triangle (City of Williamsburg, James City County, and Upper York County). Note that cash awards and re-granting programs are not eligible for WAAC funding.
- Special consideration is given to projects, performances, and/or services that nurture the Historic Triangle’s diverse communities and all population segments, including children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and the financially challenged.
- The Commission looks favorably on applications that show funding from other sources in addition to WAAC.
- Sound management and adequate fiscal responsibility are major factors in WAAC’s evaluation of fund requests.
- Notification of awards are made at the conclusion of the budget cycles of both James City County and the City of Williamsburg, usually by the end of the fiscal year which is June 30th.
For more information, visit Williamsburg Area Arts Commission .
