The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations or groups for grant funding to support events that honor the history and traditions of their city’s diverse communities, amplifying and celebrating in the exchange of culture.
Donor Name: Downtown Spokane Partnership
State: Washington
City: Spokane
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/26/2022
Size of the Grant: Up to $4,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Following a successful inaugural year, the DSP has once again allocated Downtown Spokane Parking and Business Improvement District (BID) funds to the stimulation of emerging events. Recipients in 2021 established a diverse group of new and growing events including the Tacos & Tequila scholarship fundraiser presented by the Spokane Hispanic Business and Professionals Association, the Black Business Expo presented by The Cark Maxey Center, and the 2nd Annual Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Day, among others. supplemental city services that enhance the safety, cleanliness, and vibrancy of downtown.
Grant awards are intended to provide a stimulus for groups who have previously, or may now be considering, holding a festival or event in downtown, but hesitated due to monetary or logistical barriers.
Examples of possible events include arts; dance and music expositions; heritage festivals; the observation of holidays; lecture-demonstrations and workshops with a cultural focus; collaborative exchange and more.
Funding Information
Sixteen thousand dollars is available to support groups who are establishing new, or enhancing existing, events in the central business district. Applying community organizations may be eligible to receive up to $4,000 to foster events in the downtown area.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations that are 501(c)3 public charities, have a 501(c)3 as a fiscal sponsor, or government entities (including schools) are eligible.
- Event should take place between August 1, 2022 and July 31, 2023.
- Strong preference will be given to new or emerging events.
- Strong preference will be given to events that promote the exchange of cultural experience and diversity.
- As their mission is to promote the vibrancy and economic vitality of downtown Spokane, events should happen within the footprint of the BID.
For more information, visit DSP.