The Commission on Arts and Culture invites proposals from organizations to support local arts and cultural events, projects, and programs.
Donor Name: City of Grand Junction
State: Colorado
City: Grand Junction
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Goals
- To support local arts and cultural organizations:
- Create and maintain jobs in the arts and cultural industry
- Encourage collaborative efforts and partnerships
- Facilitate new avenues of expression
- To enrich the community of the Grand Valley:
- To elevate excellence in the arts and in culture:
- Inspire local artists through exposure to and interaction with national and international artists
- Support activities that establish higher standards and integrity
- Provide opportunities for beginning artists to grow and develop their talents
Funding Information
- Funding available: $70,000 to non-profit arts and cultural organizations.
- Requests may not exceed $4,500 for projects.
Grant Period
Events must take place between March 31, 2026 – March 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- The artistic merit and quality of the project, and contribution to diversity, innovation, and interdisciplinary focus.
- The significance, impact, or educational benefit of the proposal to the community, and extent to which the organization seeks community involvement, volunteer participation, organizational collaboration and/or additional financial contributions.
- The artistic and administrative capability of the applicant to complete the project.
- The appropriateness of the proposed budget.
- The specific goals, unmet needs, and unique contributions of the proposal to the arts and culture landscape of the community.
- Any non-profit organization or governmental/educational agency in the state of Colorado bringing their project to Grand Junction may apply. No individuals or businesses.
For more information, visit City of Grand Junction.
