United States: Arts & Entertainment Grants

Deadline: 01-Oct-21

The City of Albuquerque is pleased to announce the Arts & Entertainment Grants.

Arts and Entertainment Business means: An artist, creative or business located within the City limits of Albuquerque with 50 employees or less, involved in producing, promoting, or participating in live performances, events, or exhibits intended for public viewing or exhibit objects or sites of historical, cultural, or educational interest.

Funding Information

The program’s mission will be to stimulate local economic activity, and growth for Albuquerque’s economy, with $7.5 million provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, through one-time grants in the amount of $10,000.

Arts and Entertainment Business Grants

Business must be registered, have their place of incorporation, and be physically located within the Albuquerque city limits.
Business must have been in operation on or before July 15, 2021.
Business must have no unpaid code enforcement liens or be in violation of any state, federal, or local laws.
Business must have 50 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. (Two part-time employees will count as one full-time). An employer may use their off-season employee count.

Eligibility Criteria

For-Profit Entities:
- Sole-Proprietor/Single Member LLC:
  - New Mexico Business Tax Identification Number documentation, also known as New Mexico Combined Report System (CRS)
  - Current City of Albuquerque business registration
  - City of Albuquerque modified W9
- LLC, Partnership, S-Corp, and Corporation:
  - Full 2020 Tax Returns (or 2019 Tax Returns with 2020 extension) including Schedule C or Schedule K-1
  - New Mexico Business Tax Identification Number documentation, also known as New Mexico Combined Report System (CRS)
  - Current City of Albuquerque business registration
  - City of Albuquerque modified W9
Non-Profit Entities:
- Current City of Albuquerque business registration.
- City of Albuquerque modified W9
- Articles of Incorporation
- State Tax Exemption Documentation or Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Determination or Affirmation Letter of 501(c)(3) status
- if entity started before December 31, 2020: 2020 IRS Form 990 or 2019 IRS Form 990 with extension. 990 exempt non-profit organizations such as churches do not need to submit this form.