The City of Augusta allocates funding to the Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) to distribute to the non-profit arts community.
Donor Name: Greater Augusta Arts Council
State: Georgia
County: Richmond County (GA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
City leaders recognize the importance of public financial support to sustain a wide variety of artistic disciplines and expressions.
Funding through the FY25 Annual City Arts Grant Program enables arts organizations
- to provide programming and educational opportunities throughout Augusta-Richmond County
- to promote Metro Augusta as a cultural destination
- to build the capacity and stability of Augusta’s arts and cultural organizations
- to enhance the economic development of the city through the arts
Funding Information
For fiscal year 2025, funds will be re-allocated in increments to support General Operating Expenses – up to $7,000, and to support specific Art Projects – up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be dedicated principally to the performance, exhibition, and/or presentation of arts and/or cultural programming which impacts and benefits the Augusta-Richmond County community. The focus on arts and cultural programming must be reflected in the organization’s mission statement.
- Organizations must be a non-profit entity for at least 1 year with a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring the organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Organizations must be based in Richmond County with a physical headquarters or address in Richmond County.
- Organizations must show excellence in programming, provide programs that are accessible to the general public, demonstrate consideration of the diversity of this community and articulate strategies for inclusiveness in the organization’s operations and arts programming.
- Organizations must operate as an independent organization, not under the shelter of any other organization such as a government entity.
For more information, visit Greater Augusta Arts Council.
