The Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Fund is designed to provide funding to support community events in Salt Lake City.
Donor Name: Salt Lake City
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The fund is designed to support both larger events that provide significant economic and/or cultural contributions to the community and smaller community events that, due to their nature and scope, are unable to generate the needed revenue to cover costs.
Each year $200,000 is awarded to over 100 organizations. ACE Funding is intended to be supplemental funding for events, rather than the main sponsor. While they can award up to $10,000 to one event, grants typically range between $1,000 – $5,000, as they try to spread the money out to as many organizations as possible with the pool of funds available. $500 is the minimum amount they will award.
Application Considerations
- While ultimately the awarding of funds is up to the discretion of the Mayor, typical considerations are as follows:
- Events must take place within Salt Lake City limits.
- Organizations/applicants can be based outside of Salt Lake City, but the event itself must be held within City limits.
- Fundraisers, as well as private events, are typically not eligible for ACE funding. However, events that collect donations qualify if the event has a significant programming element focused on arts, culture, neighborhood awareness, etc.
- Events that charge admission can be accepted, but admission fees and community benefit will be considered during the review process. Free events will be prioritized in the review process.
- They typically do not fund conferences, galas, or events hosted for a private entity/business/brand, unless the community benefit is significant.
- An organization can submit applications for multiple events. However, the total amount of funding to the organization will be considered, rather than event to event.
- Online events are not eligible for ACE funding.
- They typically do not fund health clinics or any event providing medical services out of concern for liability.
- ACE funds are not intended to cover administrative costs of an organization or payment for nonlocal entertainment or staff.
- Events must take place within Salt Lake City limits.
Successful applications will clearly outline (not listed in order of importance):
- How ACE funds will be used / financial need for City support
- Primary audience or demographic served
- Applicants should describe any strategies for increasing audience diversity, providing resources to at-risk communities, or building community capacity.
- Goals of the event and their community impact
- Economic impact
- Estimate the number of attendees expected at the event, the number of attendees for last year’s event (if applicable), as well as number of vendors.
- Relation to City’s goals and vision – such as:
- Promoting diversity and cultural identity
- Promoting overall City economic development
- Supporting art opportunities for all communities
- Bridging the digital divide
- Healthy environment (air, water, land, recycling, etc.)
- Supporting local economies
- Health and wellness of City residents
- Creating opportunity in all neighborhoods
- Promoting neighborhood and community unity
- Education opportunities for young people
For more information, visit Salt Lake City.
