The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) Affiliate Program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit performing arts organizations in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Donor Name: United Performing Arts Fund
State: Wisconsin
County: Kenosha County (WI), Milwaukee County (WI), Ozaukee County (WI), Racine County (WI), Walworth County (WI), Washington County (WI), Waukesha County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Affiliate Applicants:
- Applicant is tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code for a minimum of 12 months prior to applying for UPAF funding
- Organization compensates professional staff
- Organization primarily serves residents in Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha and Walworth Counties)
- The mission of the organization is performing arts based
- The applicant has an active Board of Directors.
- Principal objective of applicant is one of the following:
- Delivers high-quality productions using compensated professional artists
- Serves youth by providing compensated professional performing arts training. The training must culminate in a public performance(s)
- Provides a venue that significantly supports the community through partnerships with UPAF Member organizations.
- Ineligible for Affiliate Status:
- Primary mission is not directly related to performing arts
- Government agencies or religious-based entities serving only individuals within their denomination
- School or community bands or choirs
- Clinics, lessons and/or workshop activities that do not culminate in a performance
- Individuals for any purpose.
For more information, visit UPAF.
