The City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Arts Commission are accepting applications for VISION Arts 5 grants, which will provide nominated 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(3)-sponsored organizations funding for programs that support art projects that stimulate economic development throughout Tulsa.
Donor Name: City of Tulsa
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/22/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
VISION Arts emphasizes the artistic and cultural industry within Tulsa and solidifies its role as a driver of economic growth and development. The specific purpose of the VISION Arts is to strategically engage the City’s arts and cultural organizations in boosting the local economy.
The program a collaboration between Tulsa City Council, the Mayor’s Office and Tulsa Arts Commission.
Recognizing that the arts are a vital component of a vibrant community and a thriving economy, the City of Tulsa seeks to strategically engage the city’s arts and cultural organizations in boosting the local economy.
Goals
- Promote visibility and awareness of the arts in Tulsa
- Contribute to increased visitor and tourism activity
- Promote Tulsa’s arts and cultural assets as key components of the city’s identity
- Strengthen future development and economic growth throughout the city
Priorities
- Fund events, programs, and festivals that attract a broad audience of visitors and tourists
- Build and diversify audiences from research and marketing strategies
- Highlight destinations by encouraging cultural events and creative activity
- Create engaging content for multimedia that tells Tulsa’s arts story to visitors and residents alike
- Increase access to cultural attractions and events
- Embrace a collaborative approach to enhance the local community through the arts
Funding Information
$5,000 to $50,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, except in the case of fiscal sponsorship by a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Only one award will be provided per organization per funding cycle.
- Applying organizations shall be principally located in the City of Tulsa or residing within the city limits.
- Organizations must be an Arts Organization as defined by Tulsa Arts Commission.
- All projects, performances or installations must occur within the city limits and take place in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant space.
- Proposals shall be based upon either:
- a single event, performance, project and/or work of art; OR
- a series of events, performances, and/or works of art that are promoted and marketed as a single integrated occurrence; OR
- Another initiative of an arts organization featuring demonstrable economic impacts or the promotion of cultural tourism.
- Proposals must specify how they will promote tourism or have an economic impact within Tulsa. Proposals without a demonstrated economic impact or promotion of tourism are not eligible to receive funding.
- Proposals that leverage public funds with matching funds will be given higher consideration.
- Applying organizations are REQUIRED to attend at least one informational workshop.
For more information, visit City of Tulsa.
