2025 Annual Grant Program
The Boise City Department of Arts & History awards $150,000 in funding annually to support people in established and emerging cultural fields with projects designed to benefit the community. The program offers awards between $1,000 and $5,000 (in $500 increments) for projects between October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
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Opportunity
The Boise City Department of Arts & History awards $150,000 in funding annually to support people in established and emerging cultural fields with projects designed to benefit the community. The program operates on a yearly cycle by fiscal years (October 1 through September 30) and offers awards between $1,000 and $5,000 (in $500 increments).
The Annual Grant Program supports the Department of Arts and History’s (A&H) mission to cultivate a distinct sense of place which reflects Boise’s rich past, diverse communities, and unique natural setting by creating opportunities that nurture and sustain Boise’s creative economy. The purpose of the Annual Grant Program is to help fund meaningful creative projects and programs for Boise residents. We envision the program helping to bring people together and build positive relationships that help create A City for Everyone.
Eligibility
To be considered for funding through the A&H grant program, proposals must:
- Completed by an individual*, as a representative of an organization, or as a representative of a nonprofit Friends group associated with a government agency.
- Directly benefit residents living within Boise City Limits. If the project involves an event, the venue must be located within Boise City Limits.
- Meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards regarding physical accessibility to project venues.
- Comply with the Department of Arts & History Equal Opportunity Statement:
Boise City Department of Arts & History does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or disability. - Include a budget using the template provided in the application and on the website.
*Individuals may apply, but this grant does not fund professional development or creation of individual work without a public component (that is, having the work accessible for free or low cost to the public).
How do I apply?
In our commitment to engaging everyone, the City of Boise is actively removing barriers to participation, including for our residents with disabilities and those who prefer a language other than English. If you need an accommodation to access City of Boise’s services, programs, or activities, please contact us at echivers@cityofboise.org or 208-608-7049 (TTY 800-377-3529), preferably prior to 72 hours before the deadline.