The Boulder Arts Commission and staff of the Office of Arts + Culture are seeking feedback on the 2023 Grants Program. Each year, we gather input on the grant process – from the application to panel process to reporting – from community members and integrate it into our program. This aids in ensuring that the program helps to fulfill the goals of the Community Cultural Plan and is as smooth and easy as possible for all.
New! Leadership Pipeline Scholarship
Provides financial support and professional development opportunities for emerging leaders who will focus their career in the arts on increasing diversity, improving equity, and elevating the voices of historically underrepresented groups in the arts and culture sector.
The scholarship will provide funding for individuals attending undergraduate or graduate studies, joining leadership training programs, and partaking in internship opportunities that will help scholarship recipients gain the skills and connections necessary to succeed in arts leadership roles.
Total funds: $16,000 total; two awards of $8,000.
Deadline: Friday, Aug. 4, at 11:59 p.m.
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2023 Venue and Online Event Affordability Fund
To facilitate and assist community cultural groups with access and affordability of performance venues and hosting online programming, the Boulder Arts Commission is offering support in the form of rental assistance, the purchase of Personal Protection Equipment and/or, COVID-19 testing, and/or equipment for hosting online programming, such as video software, cameras, and/or tech support.
Funds have been added to this category! Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Funding details: Up to 50% of all rental costs to a maximum of $1,000. One grant per applicant per year. Funds may also be used for purchasing COVID-19 testing and/or equipment for hosting online programming, such as software, cameras, or tech support.
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eTown Hall Fee Waiver Program
To facilitate and assist community cultural groups with access and affordability of performance venues, the Boulder Arts Commission and eTown offer up to 12 days per calendar year of rent-free space at eTown Hall.
Thank you to eTown for your generosity and dedication to the Boulder arts community. Organizations interested in offering a similar fee waiver program may reach out to Arts Program Manager Lauren Click.
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Upcoming:
CCRS Non-Profit Capital Grant Q&A
Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m.
1500 Pearl St. #300 | Boulder, CO | 80302
The Community, Culture, Resilience, and Safety (CCRS) Tax (CCRS) will be used to support citywide capital infrastructure needs, with up to 10% of the tax revenue dedicated to grants for nonprofit organizations. An estimated $21.75 million over 15 years will go towards nonprofit organization capital projects, as well as capacity building and planning for future capital investments. Join us and city staff members Mark Woulf, Toni Townsend, and Annie Scott for a Q&A about these grant opportunities. Free, light refreshments will be served. RSVP required to RSVP@bouldercolorado.gov. A recording will be available following the meeting.
http://www.bouldercolorado.gov
New Scholarships from the Boulder Office of Arts + Culture
