The City of Renton, through the Renton Municipal Art Commission, offers grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the general public in Renton.
Donor Name: City of Renton
State: Washington
City: Renton
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/21/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
Public Funding = Public Benefit
Projects should provide public benefit. Examples of public benefit are:
- Free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings.
- Scholarships to ongoing, fee-based arts educational or training programs.
- Services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English speaking abilities.
Grant Awards have been used to
- Produce one-time performances, exhibits, special events or programs that bring arts or cultural experiences to Renton residents.
- Provide opportunities for independent artists to develop and present new work in all mediums.
- Improve arts and cultural opportunities for artists and audiences from diverse communities.
- Participatory and educational opportunities for youth, multicultural, seniors, and special populations.
- Increase access to arts and cultural events by providing discount tickets and/or free educational programs.
Funding Information
Generally, the maximum award is $10,000 and the minimum award is $500. However, the Arts Commission may recommend greater or lesser amounts.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals, groups of people (all ages), neighborhood or business organizations seeking funding for an art project or cultural event
- Independent Artists, Arts and Cultural organizations, including professional and community-based groups
- IRS not-for-profit status – 501 (c)(3) – is not required.
- A City of Renton business license may be required
Evaluation Criteria
Artistic Innovation
- Quality and promise of the proposed arts, cultural, and heritage project to meet the cultural needs of an audience and/or constituent group.
- Innovative approach to foster creative and civic participation by Renton’s diverse residents and visitors, particularly underserved people and communities.
- Fills a gap in art, cultural, or heritage offerings and opportunities not regularly available to Renton residents and visitors.
Public Access and Benefit
- Proposed projects must take place in Renton.
- Proposed projects must serve and be accessible to residents of Renton.
- Proposed projects must present new works to the public. Priority will be given to projects that involve Renton-based artists and organizations.
Project Feasibility
- Demonstrated experience of project leaders to accomplish the scope and scale of the project.
- Evidence of thoughtful planning including clearly articulated goals and process for evaluation.
- Realistic budget and timeline. Public Access and Benefit
For more information, visit Arts and Culture Grants.
