2026 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, 2025, and September 30, 2026.

DEADLINE: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. (MT)

AWARD: $1,000 - $5,000 (in $500 increments)

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION: REGISTER HERE.

QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS: Makenzi Dunstan (by Monday, June 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. MT)

Opportunity

The Boise City Department of Arts & History awards funding annually to support people in established and emerging cultural fields with projects designed to benefit Boise residents. The program operates on a yearly cycle by fiscal years (October 1 through September 30).

Applicants can apply for grant amounts between $1,000 and $5,000 (in $500 increments). 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.

The Annual Grant Program supports the Department of Arts & History’s (A&H) mission to cultivate a distinct sense of place that reflects Boise’s rich past, diverse communities, and unique natural setting by creating opportunities that nurture and sustain Boise’s creative economy.

Eligibility

To be considered for funding through the A&H grant program, proposals must:

Be 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 benefits 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?

The Department of Arts & History uses the platform AmpliFund (previously ZoomGrants) for Grant applications. APPLY HERE.

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.