The Stanislaus Arts Council Grant Program invites applications from individuals, educators, organizations, and collaborations eager to craft and showcase arts and cultural-based projects in Stanislaus County.
Donor Name: Stanislaus Arts Council
State: California
County: Stanislaus County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Stanislaus Arts Council (SAC) welcomes applications for a new Granting Program for Stanislaus County-based artists, arts educators, arts organizations, and collaborations who seek to develop and present arts and cultural-based projects in Stanislaus County. Projects must be accessible to the public in the form of events and activities such as classes, exhibits, festivals, performances, screenings, readings, and workshops.
Key Objectives
- Strengthen Resources: Empower the creative community with vital support.
- Encourage Collaboration: Foster partnerships for innovative projects.
- Promote Arts Education: Inspire diverse audiences through educational initiatives.
- Increase Public Access: Expand the reach of the arts within the community.
Funding Information
- Up to $5,000 in grants
- 5 grants of $1,000 each
- No matching funds required.
Project Duration
Grants for the fiscal year 2024-25 (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).
Eligibility Requirements
Stanislaus County resident artists, arts educators, and arts organizations (both collectives and non-profits) are eligible to apply. Stanislaus residency is defined as having primary residence in the county, and/or teaching at a public or private charter school in Stanislaus County, within the county limits.
- All artistic disciplines including (but not limited to) dance, drama, literary arts, music, new media, and visual arts are eligible.
- Cultural projects relevant to the County’s architecture, diversity, and history are eligible.
- Temporary public art projects are eligible.
- Projects designed for one of SAC’s programs or events are eligible.
- Collaborative proposals, those involving two or more individuals or groups, must designate a Project Leader. The Project Leader will serve as fiscal agent, receive award, and manage the project from start through completion and evaluation.
- Grantees and Project Leaders must be adults, 18 years of age or older. However, minors may participate in collaborative projects.
- Grantees may receive awards for two consecutive years and must wait one year before re-applying.
- Grantees must submit required quarterly project updates and final evaluation after project completion to be eligible for future awards.
- Non-residents and for-profit/corporate businesses are not eligible.
- Grant recipients of 2023 California Heartland Creative Corps Grant (or any 2023 CA Creative Corp grant) are not eligible.
- Proposals must be a new creation or project.
For more information, visit SAC.
