Donor Name: Denver Arts & Venues (DAV)
State: Colorado
County: Denver County (CO)
City: Denver
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 10/07/2024
Size of the Grant: $70,000
Details:
A PSYAH project must be led by an individual, entity or organization that is connected to the neighborhood where the project will be implemented. PSYAH projects should be physical in nature and be on display in a public space. These can include but are not limited to design interventions, community projects, artistic interpretations, and public art, streetscaping, landscaping, and functioning public amenities such as decorative benches, tables, and bicycle racks.
Program Goals
- Engage the public across the 11 council districts to enliven and energize a Vibrant Denver throughout the neighborhoods and downtown.
- Demonstrate cultural diversity, social equity, inclusion, and accessibility through the engagement of arts, culture, and creativity in Denver neighborhoods.
- Enrich the lives of Denver residents and visitors by integrating arts, culture and creativity into daily life.
- Foster community collaboration and encourage partnerships among artists, performers, businesses and organizations.
- Create public spaces that promote health, happiness and well-being.
- Create a sense of place, purpose and belonging.
- Promote the vibrant and diverse communities as destinations to live, work and play.
- Nurture and honor community identity and heritage.
- Inspire creative and innovative thinking.
- Showcase locally cultivated talent.
Funding Information
In 2024, DAV will invest $70,000 into the PSYAH program to support these neighborhood-based projects.
Eligible Expenses
P.S. You Are Here funding may be used to cover expenses directly related to the project, such as:
- Planning & Personnel
- Project management, administrative support, hired contractors, volunteer coordinator, community organizer, etc.
- Professional Services
- Permits (parks, construction, etc.)
- Professional consultants (designer, engineer, artist, etc.)
- Insurance
- Material, Supplies & Maintenance
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, primary applicants must be connected to a City and County of Denver neighborhood and identify as:
- A neighborhood-based group
- A Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO)
- A Business Improvement District (BID), Maintenance District, Business Association or Chamber of Commerce, etc.
- A special district or creative district
- A place-based organization or business (non-profit and for profit)
- An individual that resides or works in the neighborhood
- An individual working with one or more of the above.
For more information, visit Denver Arts & Venues.
