The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC) is currently accepting applications for its Community Grant Program.
Donor Name: The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC)
State: California
County: Placer County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC) promotes and advocates for all arts across Placer County to enrich and help develop the artistic culture of this region of Northern California.
- After-School Arts Education in Schools
- Available for artists or educators for after-school programs promoting arts education, such as seminars, classes, special projects, teaching tools, etc. Schools are not eligible to apply but may apply through a group such as a Parent-Teacher Association. Teacher grants, including arts and music teachers, are designed specifically to allow them to purchase supplies for ongoing or specific arts projects for students.
- Grants will range from $250-$1,500.
- Performers / Artists
- Available for artists, performers for special projects, art in public places, placemaking, maker projects, etc. that are determined to be beneficial to the local community.
- Grants will range from $250-$1,000.
- Arts Organizations
- Applicants must be non-profit or apply with a fiscal sponsor for community arts projects, performances, studio tours, events, festivals, etc.
- Grants will range from $500-$5,000.
- Public Art / Special Arts Projects
- Available for enduring works of art that will be publicly displayed in local communities.
- Grants will range from $1,000-$5,000.
- Film Projects
- Available for local film projects.
- Grants will range from $500-$2,500.
Project Period
Event/project/program to be held and completed within the grant period, March 1 – December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
If you are an artist, arts non-profit, or for-profit business please apply for funds! Utilize these support funds, and your applications will demonstrate the need for arts support.
Criteria for Scoring
These criteria help ensure that this grant program supports projects that have positive economic and cultural impacts on the community and the local arts scene. Grants are awarded based on how well applicants meet these criteria and align with the goals of ACPC.
- Job Creation
- Training, apprenticeship, skills development resulting in creating new position(s), extending current position(s), especially permanent position(s).
- Community Economic Impact: The project’s potential to financially benefit the local community.
- Artistic Excellence: Applications should demonstrate a high level of artistic quality, creativity, and innovation that contribute to development and promotion of local artists and the arts community.
- Public Engagement
- The ability to engage the public through exhibitions, performances, workshops, or other public events.
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Emphasis on projects that promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring accessibility to all members of the community.
- Feasibility
- The likelihood of successful project completion, including the availability of resources, a clear timeline, and a well-planned budget.
- Education and Outreach
- The potential for educational and outreach components that enhance arts appreciation, skills development, and community involvement.
- Collaboration
- Encouragement for collaborative projects involving multiple artists or arts organizations working together for mutual benefit.
- Compliance and Accountability
- Adherence to grant reporting requirements, transparency, and financial accountability, and data collection.
For more information, visit ACPC.
