The City of Gig Harbor is accepting applications for its Creative Endeavor Grant Program to support the work of local individuals and organizations to increase the arts and cultural opportunities available to the people of Gig Harbor.
Donor Name: City of Gig Harbor
State: Washington
City: Gig Harbor
Type of Grant:
Deadline: 03/01/2022
Details:
The Arts Commission’s goal is to support as many new artistic projects by individuals and organizations as possible.
The Commission funds for results (events, performances, exhibits, or workshops), not general expenses. Grants will only support a project’s direct costs. Direct costs include but are not limited to the following:
- Project-specific purchases: supplies, materials.
- Rentals: space, supplies, materials, equipment.
- Personnel, including artist presentations and workshops.
- Creation and/or documentation of the work, event, or performance.
- Production costs: events, installations, exhibits, programs.
- Travel necessary for the event.
- Marketing and promotion.
Eligibility Criteria
Gig Harbor-area individuals and arts and cultural organizations are encouraged to apply. Funding will help local individuals and arts and culture organizations to bring more arts experiences to Gig Harbor.
The following are generally not considered direct costs and are not eligible for funding
- Permanent equipment.
- Operating support (administrative and overhead, including mortgage payments).
- Brick and mortar projects.
- Events whose purpose is fundraising, even those which include a public benefit.
- Personal travel.
- Re-granting of the funds.
- Scholarships.
- Hospitality expenses: food, beverages, flowers, receptions, or similar items.
- Events whose sole purpose is political or religious.
- Events not open to the public.
For more information, visit Creative Endeavor Grants.
