Deadline: 31-May-21
The Durham Arts Catalyst Grant Program is now open to provide access to quality arts experiences for the people of Durham by supporting arts projects.
The Durham Arts Catalyst Grant Program is the appropriate choice for nonprofit organizations which do not have extensive experience with seeking grant support and are planning an arts activity.
Funding Information
- You may request up to $3,000 cash.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a non-profit organization with 501(c) 3 status based in Durham County and the proposed project must be held in Durham County. For FY22 we encourage arts nonprofits to apply for operating support.
- The applicant may use a fiscal agent if the applicant does not have 501(c) 3 status. The applicant does not have to be an arts organization, though the project must be an arts activity.
- You may apply for support for a single arts project. Projects that include the opportunity for collaboration or partnership between communities, neighborhoods or organizations are encouraged, but not required.
- Durham Arts Catalyst Grants may not be used to support fund-raising activities.
Application Criteria
Each application will receive a numeric score for each of the criteria ranging from 1 to 5 (1 being lowest, 5 being highest).
- Artistic quality of proposed project or programs
- Community impact of project or programs
- Ability to plan and implement project
- Stability and fiscal responsibility of the organization
- Goals for diversity, equity, access and inclusion and strategies to achieve those goals
- Partnership or collaboration between communities, neighborhoods, or organizations
For more information, visit https://durhamarts.org/catalyst-grants/
