The ArtSeed Grant Program is designed to encourage and enhance the arts in the Racine area and to foster excitement, support and growth in the arts community.
Donor Name: Racine Arts Council
State: Wisconsin
County: Racine County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant | In-Kind
Deadline: 05/02/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The RAC seeks projects that encourage new, innovative or experimental programs based in the arts. This program is meant to assist small arts groups as well as individuals interested in the arts. Artists or arts groups from Racine County may apply for an ArtSeed grant to help fund projects where activities occur primarily withing Racine County. Projects which involve partnerships and collaborations are of particular interest.
Funding Information
- You may apply for one of the following grant award amounts:
- $500
- $1,000
- $1,500
- $2,000
- Applicant must match the grant request at least 1:1 in either cash, in-kind services, or combination of both. Grants may be awarded for less than the full amount requested.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Racine County Non-profit organizations with 501(c)3 status
- Racine County Non-profit organizations without 501(c)3 status with documentation from a 501(c)3 organization stating their commitment to act as fiscal receiver
- Individual artists living in Racine County
- Both Public and Private schools in Racine County, if partnering/collaborating with an artist or arts program
- ArtSeed grant recipients are eligible to receive a grant for up to three years of consecutive funding. After sitting out a year, the recipient may apply again
- The ArtSeed Grant Program is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin. Projects receiving direct funding from WAB are not eligible
- ArtSeed Re-Granting Program Does Not Fund:
- Scholarships
- Fundraising Projects
- Projects not based in Racine County
- Rent, Operational or Capital Improvement costs unless directly connected to the proposed program or project.
For more information, visit RAC.
