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Cultural Vision Grants Program – US

Deadline: 8-Sep-21

Applications are now open for the Cultural Vision Grants Program to responds to the Charlotte Mecklenburg community’s interest in arts, science, history and heritage programming that builds strong communities and demonstrates innovative, relevant and transformative cultural expression.

Goals

ASC seeks to support high quality arts and culture projects presented within Mecklenburg County by Creative Individuals or Nonprofit Organizations that advance one of the following goals:

  • Building Community by connecting individuals across points of difference
  • Building Community by nurturing, celebrating, and supporting authentic cultures and creative expression
  • Increasing Relevance by using arts, science and history to address complex community issues
  • Increasing Innovation by supporting the creation of new and groundbreaking work

Funding Information

  • Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded.

Additional Panel Considerations

  • They support programming with, by and for under-invested populations, which may include people who are: Seniors, Disabled, Immigrants, Low-Income, Women and Girls, LGBTQIA, and those of African, Latin-a/o/x/e, Asian, Arab, and/or Native American descent.
  • They recognize a need for projects that will occur in Charlotte/Mecklenburg communities beyond the Center City area.
  • They seek programs that engage communities in scientific and historic curiosity.
  • They look for participatory audience experiences.

Eligibility Criteria

Please consider applying if your project meets the following criteria:

  • The project is an arts, science, history or heritage project that takes place in Mecklenburg County.
  • The project is beginning between December 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Funded projects must also conclude before June 30, 2023.
  • At the time of application, applicant is either an individual with a primary residence in Mecklenburg County or a Mecklenburg County-based, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • Collaborative projects are welcomed. Organizations working together should identify a single organization who will serve as the grant applicant and fiscal sponsor.
  • Religious Organizations and Institutions of Higher Education may apply provided the project reaches the broader community and does not contain religious content.

Restrictions

  • Organizations that have previously received Operating Support from ASC may apply to fund new projects (this grant is not intended to support existing or routine programming)
  • Organizations or individuals that will have a current and active ASC Cultural Vision Grant must complete that project before a new Cultural Vision Grant will be funded.
  • Projects that are religious in nature or specifically serve only church membership or faculty/student body are not eligible.
  • Projects that involve work with preK-12 children during the school day are not eligible to apply.
  • Organizations or individuals that have delinquent paperwork for a previously funded ASC grant are not eligible to apply.
  • Generally, ASC will not consider multiple requests from the same applicant (with the exception of large 501(c)(3) organizations with multiple locations such as the library system, YMCA, or college/university).

For more information, visit https://www.artsandscience.org/grants/grants-for-individuals/cultural-vision-grants/