The City of Olympia is offers up to $20,000 for projects in the Grants to Arts and Culture Organizations (GACO) program.
Donor Name: City of Olympia
State: Washington
City: Olympia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/30/2022
Grant Size: up to $5,000
Details:
GACO offers matching grants up to $5,000 for registered non-profit arts and culture organizations with a minimum two-year history of serving Olympia.
Project review and approval is based on community involvement, organizational strength, and (project) potential for engagement.
- “Arts” – the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
- “Culture”- the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
This program seeks to fund projects that engage citizens through arts and culture, and specifically those that reduce barriers to participation. Most projects must be completed by the end of a year (12 months from contract signature). Sculptural projects proposed to be placed in the public Right of Way may have a longer period for completion.
GACO funds must be used to support a project that is accessible to and provides public benefit for Olympia residents and visitors. This can be one of your core programs and services; or a new program or project.
Eligible project examples:
- Performance
- Exhibits
- Educational opportunities (presentations/lectures, workshops, walking tours, training, etc.)
- Collaborations
- Research, planning, and/or analysis that can help strengthen Olympia’s arts and cultural base
- Innovative production that cultivates the cultural community
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for GACO support, an organization must have its primary location in Olympia and meet all of the following:
- Mission and programs centered on arts and/or culture in Olympia,
- Minimum two-year history of continuous operation serving Olympia residents,
- Not-for-profit business structure 501(c)3,
- At least one ongoing arts program open to the public in Olympia
- A City of Olympia Business License
Previous grant recipients must wait one granting cycle before reapplying.
For more information, visit City of Olympia.