The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission invites area non-profit organizations and K-12 schools to submit proposals for annual arts grants.
Donor Name: Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission
State: Pennsylvania
City: Bethlehem
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/17/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The grants are offered to encourage new works of art, educational programs, exhibits, presentations, performances, and other arts-related activities. This grant program supports the mission of the Fine Arts Commission.
Funding Information
- A total of $3,000 is available for awards this year.
- The grants are to support projects (or arts-related activities) that will take place between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects that are to take place primarily in Bethlehem.
- Registered 501(c)(3) or non-profit organizations and K-12 schools.
- Organizations and schools that are arts-related or that propose a project that is arts-related in fulfillment of its mission.
- One proposal from an organization or school per funding cycle.
- Proposals to fund new works of art, educational programs, exhibits, presentations, performances, and other arts-related activities. [Proposals to fund capital campaigns, cover annual operating expenses, pay for the purchase of buildings, or reduce the organization’s acquired debt are not eligible.]
- Proposals for a portion of or for all of the stated available funds.
- Recipients of previous Fine Arts Commission grants are eligible to apply only if they submitted their required Final Report.
Award Criteria
The Grants Committee will review all proposals that are submitted by the due date and make formal recommendations for awards to the Fine Arts Commission at its regular meeting in June. The Grants Committee will use the following criteria:
- Does the organization or school meet the Eligibility Criteria?
- How well does the proposed project support the organization or school’s mission?
- How clearly and completely are the Required Proposal Contents described?
- How does the requested funding support the projected costs?
In the case of a judging tie, organizations and schools that have never won or won less often will be favored.
For more information, visit BFAC.
