Idaho – Beginning on Thursday, May 1, individuals and organizations in established and emerging cultural fields can apply for the annual Arts & History Grant program. The Grant program supports proposals designed to directly benefit Boise residents. Projects must take place within Boise City Limits and occur between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026.

This year's funding, totaling $150,000, will be distributed through two opportunities. Applicants may apply to both opportunities. 

• Annual Arts & History Grant: Opens May 1 – Closes June 16, 2025, for awards between $1,000 and $5,000 totaling $120,000. 
   
• America 250 Grant: Opens in January 2026 (dates TBA) for awards between $1,000 and $5,000 totaling $30,000. This funding supports individuals and organizations in established and emerging cultural fields with projects designed to support the City of Boise’s commemoration and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary between April and July 2026. 

Applications for the annual Arts & History Grant program will be accepted through June 16, 2025 and must be submitted online via the grant management software Amplifund. Grants are reviewed by a panel consisting of members of the community and the Arts & History Commission, and awarded based on quality, community benefit, alignment with the City of Boise's vision of A City for Everyone, accessibility, and management. Access grant criteria and a link to the application at boiseartsandhistory.org/Grants.
 
Applicants are invited to join Arts & History staff for in-person and virtual information sessions. 

• Monday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom — Register Here
• Tuesday, May 13, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Idaho Film Society (1212 W Bannock St., Boise) — Learn More
• Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Library! at Cole & Ustick — Learn More

The City of Boise is committed to building an economy that uplifts everybody in our community, including members of the creative economy. In its 28 years, the City of Boise’s Arts & History Grant program has funded individuals and organizations with awards totaling over $2 million since 1997. View list of current and past recipients.

About the Boise City Department of Arts & History
The Department of Arts & History is Boise’s local cultural agency dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging through accessible and place-based arts and history. Our mission is to cultivate a distinct sense of place which reflects Boise’s rich past, diverse communities, and unique natural setting. Our operations empower and serve Boise residents as we create opportunities that nurture and sustain Boise’s past and its creative economy. More information: boiseartsandhistory.org