The Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County has announced its annual Small Grants Program, awarding projects by Tuscaloosa County artists and non-profit organizations.
Donor Name: The Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County
State: Alabama
County: Tuscaloosa County (AL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/03/2022
Size of the Grant: $1000
Details:
Purpose
Small grants primarily provide limited support to small or pilot arts activities, to new and developing programs or organizations, or to special projects of high artistic quality which cannot be self-supporting but meet one or more of the Council’s goals. Grants are for Tuscaloosa County organizations and artists only.
For organizations, short term project support may include but is not limited to: exhibits; festivals; residencies; consultants; attendance at seminars; institutes, workshops by artistic and or administrative staff and/or board members or arts organizations; productions; technical assistance; promotion/publicity/printing. In addition, arts and community organizations may apply for assistance to provide free tickets to economically disadvantaged citizens who could not otherwise attend a public arts event or series.
For professional artists, support for pilot or short-term projects or opportunities. May include but is not limited to such possibilities as special projects, travel, registration fees, educational experiences (seminars, workshops, conferences, apprenticeships with master artists) or other costs directly connected with the project.
Applications in support of the following are discouraged:
- Deficit financial and debt retirement
- Fraternal organizations, societies, or orders
- Political organizations or political campaigns
- Lobbying legislators or influencing elections
- Fundraising events
- Surveys
- Food or drinks.
Funding Information
The maximum grant available to organizations is $1000 and $750 to individuals.
Eligibility Criteria
An organization must meet basic eligibility requirements as an arts organization or as an organization that has arts programming as an integral part of its general activity and service. An individual must be a professional artist who resides in Tuscaloosa County and has exhibited prior artistic excellence in the community. An organization or artist does not have to be an affiliate or member of the local arts council to be eligible for funding.
For more information, visit TAHCTC.
