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 (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/13/2022
Grant Size: up to $10,000
Details:
Renton Arts & Culture Grants stimulate grassroots activity and encourage public interest and participation in the arts. The commission encourages innovative projects depicting Renton’s cultural diversity. Projects should increase the understanding of individuals and society and inspire new forms of creative participation and growth opportunities, particularly for underserved groups.
Programming funded by these grants includes art exhibits, concerts, dance performances, festivals, workshops, readings, and theater productions.
The city encourages innovative projects by artists and communities that showcase cultural diversity, increase understanding, and inspire new forms of creative participation and opportunities for growth, particularly for under-served groups.
Funding Information
Grants of up to $10,000 are awarded four times a year and applicants are eligible for one grant per calendar year.
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.
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.
For more information, visit City of Renton.
