Arts & History Annual Grant Program

A: Follow the instructions on this link from ZoomGrants (Arts & History staff cannot access your account information). The link also provides answers to many common ZoomGrants questions.

A: For this FY2024 grant cycle, we plan to have one round only for projects that occur between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024. 

A:  The Arts & History website translates into many different languages (right click or see the bottom right corner). Contact artsandhistory@cityofboise.org if you need additional services, such as for translation or accessibility challenges. Please allow at least 72 hours to process your request.

A: We will have three in-person Grant Information Sessions and one virtual session via ZOOM.

• May 2, 2023, 12-1 p.m. | Online via Zoom
• May 4, 2023, 12-1 p.m. | Boise Public Library (Main) - Join Us
• May 6, 2023, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Global Lounge Commons (3085 N Cole Rd, Ste 201) - Join Us
• May 10, 2023, 6-7 p.m. | Global Lounge Commons (3085 N Cole Rd, Ste 201) - Join Us

View the Arts & History Event Calendar.

A recording will be available for later viewing. Please read through the Grant Guidelines and the Grant Criteria before attending or watching the training.  

A: No. All projects with a venue must be within Boise City Limits. This requirement is because those who live within these boundaries provide the funds for the Arts & History Grant Program.

A: Starting in the FY2024 cycle, individuals and organizations whose projects benefit people living in Boise city limits are eligible to apply for funding each year without restriction. 

A: Covid-19 has made planning more challenging than ever. We are hopeful that it will have less of an impact this year, but it is difficult to predict for certainty. For now, check these resources as you work through your project ideas:

• City of Boise's Covid-19 Information
• City of Boise Special Events

We also advise having a backup plan in case new Covid-19 related restrictions develop. Should conditions change that affect an approved grant proposal, we will work with you to figure out options.

A: The Grant Review team consists of (1) those approved through our Call for Grant Reviewers; (2) Arts & History Commission and Advisory Team members; (3) occasionally, those appointed who have expertise in a certain field. All grant reviewers are required to report and recuse themselves for review of a particular grant if they have a conflict of interest (a financial or personal relationship that could potentially bias their review).

A: You will be notified by email from the address on your application by early September 2023.

A: You can request a draft review from Tilley Bubb before you submit the grant as long as it is at least a week before the grants are due. When you are notified about whether or not you received the grant, you will be provided with some overall feedback. You can request more detailed feedback by contacting Tilley Bubb.

A: Please contact Tilley Bubb, Interim Grants Manager.