The City of Brighton is now accepting applications for its 2025 Brighton Creative Community Grants program.
Donor Name: City of Brighton
State: Colorado
City: Brighton
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 12/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City of Brighton awards grants to support activities that strengthen economic development, fund special events, assist cultural arts programs, and promote tourism, lodging and related activities that inspire people to spend money and time in Brighton. These grants are funded by the City’s Lodging Tax, a tax charged on short-term lodging within the City.
Funding Information
- While there is not a stated maximum award amount, typical awards range from $5,000 to $15,000 annually.
- All funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis unless otherwise agreed upon in the award process.
Qualifications
Project Eligibility
- Projects must support the intent and objectives of the Lodging Tax Use, as stated in Brighton Municipal Code Section 3-40-50. Projects must provide a benefit to the Brighton community.
- Project funding may be used for operational or capital spending. Project funding shall not be used for personnel costs.
- Project funding shall not be sub-awarded, sub-granted, or otherwise passed through to another entity.
- Projects must be completed by November 30, 2025. End of year reports must be given to the City by December 31, 2025. Unused funding may only be carried forward into future years with prior approval from the City.
- Grant funds are contingent on the approval of the City’s annual budget and completion of all required contracts, agreements, and follow-up reporting on the part of the applicant.
Organization Eligibility
- Applicants must be an organization in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, including having a current business license with applicable entities.
- Applications must be complete in order to be considered. Incomplete applications or those missing supplemental documents will not be eligible for funding.
- Organizations must comply with City vendor requirements, including non-discrimination policies and obtaining insurance coverage for events or activities. Organizations must also be current on all applicable City utility payments and sales tax reporting.
For more information, visit City of Brighton.
