This is a competitive grant program that will support community-initiated projects related to Arlington’s history, built environment, and/or cultural heritage that will reinforce the goals of the Arts Commission and enhance Arlington’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Donor Name: Arlington Cultural Affairs
State: Virginia
County: Arlington County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $15,000
Details:
This grant seeks proposals that are at the intersection of arts, culture and heritage with the goal to provide arts opportunities to communities that have had less access to arts programming, education, and other art services. Arlington’s historic communities are a critical priority for this funding.
The Arts Commission will support projects that: Enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion by presenting programs that advance the understanding of Arlington neighborhood history and cultural practices. Increase the capacity and economic impact of artists and art groups from historic communities. Have significant impact on the community and advance cultural equity in Arlington; Result in distinctive, high quality, and meaningful arts and/or cultural experiences in Arlington; and Foster community partnerships and advance the vision and values of the Arts Commission
Funding Information
- Successful applicants will receive grant support in the amount of $15,000.
Eligible Projects
Examples of eligible projects could include the following:
- Historic research
- Documentation of historic resources, stories, and/or experiences
- Oral histories
- Multimedia, radio, or film programs
- Written publications and/or brochures about an aspect of Arlington’s architectural or cultural history
- Digitization projects and/or creation of digital products (i.e., story maps, apps, timelines, websites, etc.)
- Art and Cultural programs, workshops, or events
- Educational activities (i.e., lectures, workshops, interpretive programs of public art, architecture, and other iconic features of the community)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible applicants can be the following:
- Any individual that lives in or any entity that owns property in Arlington County.
- An institution, community group, and/or organization that serves Arlingtonians.
- A civic/citizen and/or homeowner’s association.
- A 501(c) (3) organization.
For more information, visit Arlington Cultural Affairs.