Arts & History Grants

FY2024 Arts & History Grant Recipient Idaho Shakespeare Festival: Signing Shakespeare

The Department of Arts & History funds individuals and organizations from Boise’s history, cultural, and creative fields that create projects that benefit people living in Boise city limits. Since 1997, the city has awarded over 500 grants with a total disbursement of over $2.1 million.

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Arts & History Program Values

Good Stewardship
Community-Centered Decision Making
Exceptional Customer Service
Focus on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

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.

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Awards span a variety of projects and programs to support the City of Boise's vision of creating a city for everyone. This work is framed by the city’s commitment to fostering and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples include:

Established and emerging performing arts organizations
Historical or preservation related projects
Literary-based groups
Community cultural events
Educational programs and workshops
Individual projects (must benefit Boise residents and be accessible to the public)
Non-arts or cultural groups with projects that integrate artistic or cultural components into existing infrastructure or programming

Browse a list of current and past Grant Recipients.