The Community Arts Grants are available to nonprofits providing arts programs/events, seeking support for public arts and culture projects/programs.
Donor Name: Arts Council for Monterey County
State: California
County: Monterey County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/12/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Arts Council of Monterey County (Arts4MC)’s policies and practices prioritize racial equity and have a broad geographic reach into communities of all sizes and needs, and this includes providing critical services to artists and to the community at large. Arts4MC is committed to funding opportunities that support all of Monterey County’s creative ecosystem. They support individuals and organizations who embody aesthetics recognizing all art forms and artistic traditions that enable full and meaningful creative expression.
Grant Program Objectives
ACMC provides funding for nonprofits providing art programs/events in Monterey County to:
- Support the creation and presentation of artistically excellent work;
- Increase the success of artists and the sustainability of arts organizations;
- Engage new audiences in the arts;
- Expand equitable access to the arts;
- Increase social impact through the arts.
Funding Priorities
- Underserved Communities: Programs that address the needs of underserved or marginalized communities;
- Artistic Innovation: Projects that push boundaries and introduce new ideas in the arts;
- Capacity Building: Initiatives that help build organizational capacity and sustainability;
- Collaboration and Partnership: Programs that foster collaboration among artists, organizations, and communities.
Funding Information
This grant cycle will be competitive with an estimated 75% of applications funded. Grants up to $7,500 will be awarded to arts organizations of all budget sizes. Grant award size will be based on results of the review process and scoring.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization;
- Have as its primary mission the development and delivery of arts and/or cultural programming to the public;
- Be based in and produce the majority of its work in Monterey County for at least two years and able to provide proof of occupancy;
- Have a board-approved non-discrimination policy;
- Have completed required reports for previous Arts Council grants;
- Submit only one application for one Arts Council grant per cycle.
For more information, visit ACMC.
