The Town of Cary is seeking applicants for its Cultural Arts Grant Program to foster development and growth of the arts for the benefit of Cary residents, to equitably and efficiently allocate resources to strengthen organizations and cultural programs, to promote partnerships between the Town of Cary and cultural organizations, and to provide sound and clear methods for decisions.
Donor Name: Town of Cary
State: North Carolina
Town: Cary
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $183,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
General Funding assistance is made available through Cary’s Policy for Support and Sponsorship of Cultural Groups and Activities. For Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), $183,000 will be allocated for distribution to support Cary-focused Cultural Arts non-profit organizations.
Project Period
For the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 (FY24), $183,000 will be allocated for distribution to support Cary-focused Cultural Arts non-profit organizations.
Eligibility Requirements
Cary Focus: Cultural organizations serving Cary are defined as those with a 501 (c) 3 designation; is a group which regularly supporting activities for visual, literary, or performing arts, and is one which is described in one comes together for purposes of promoting, providing or or more of the following:
- Uses a location within Cary’s corporate limits for its primary meeting place
- Has an office in Cary
- Has a majority of Cary residents in its membership
- Conducts a majority of its activities and programs in Cary Regional organizations which focus a significant program in Cary, but otherwise conduct business and operations outside of Cary, may also be considered for support or sponsorship for Cary-based activities (example: regional theatre and symphonic organizations). Not-for-Profit Status: Cary’s Cultural Arts Grants may be awarded only to not-for-profit organizations, chartered in the State of North Carolina, that have federal and state tax-exempt
Regional organizations which focus a significant program in Cary, but otherwise conduct business and operations outside of Cary, may also be considered for support or sponsorship for Cary-based activities (example: regional theatre and symphonic organizations).
Not-for-Profit Status: Cary’s Cultural Arts Grants may be awarded only to not-for-profit organizations, chartered in the State of North Carolina, that have federal and state tax-exempt status. A copy of the letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing the applicant organization as a not-for-profit corporation must be submitted as an attachment with the application.
General Funding Criteria
As the Cultural Arts Committee members review each application, they consider, score, and allocate with the following general criteria in mind:
- Quality: Overall quality of the project or ongoing work. Application provides a clear overview of the organizational history, mission, and programming. Artists, programs and seasons selected by the organization provide quality arts programming to Cary residents. Staff, volunteers, and artists show commitment to artistic quality (supported by application and/or supplemental materials).
- Impact: Impact of the project on the Cary community. Public value is clearly communicated. Demographics of community served are clearly stated. Organization’s programming demonstrates a commitment to broadening and enhancing arts programming in the Cary community.
- Budget: Appropriateness of the project budget. Budget is clear and accurate. Budget is relevant to the organization.
- Ability: Ability to complete the project during the fiscal year. Organization staff, volunteers, and board members are effective and capable of continuing to provide artistic services to the community. Marketing and planning showcase the organization’s ability to deliver programming.
For more information, visit Cultural Arts Grant Program.
