The Boise City Department of Arts & History Catalyst Grant program is a one-time funding opportunity that will support small-scale and mid-sized arts, history, and cultural activities such as public programs, events, projects, exhibitions, and tours throughout the year.
Donor Name: Boise City Department of Arts & History
State: Idaho
City: Boise
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/02/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Catalyst Grant Pilot Program supports the Department of Arts and History’s (A&H) mission to cultivate a distinct sense of place which reflects Boise’s rich past, diverse communities, and unique natural setting by creating opportunities that nurture and sustain Boise’s creative economy.
Funding Information
This is a one-time pilot program with an open and competitive process, and prior funding through the Department of Arts & History does not guarantee funding. The Catalyst Grant Pilot Program offers a standard award size of $2,000. They expect to award a total of $40,000 in 2024. Five (5) applications will be funded in each round. If five (5) applications are not fully funded due to low participation and/or because they do not meet eligibility or criteria, then the unexpended funds will roll over to the next round.
Examples of Activities
The Boise City Department of Arts & History strives to fund a wide range of projects and initiatives with an art, history, or cultural focus, such as (but not limited to) the following:
- Projects, such as:
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- Public Programs (such as presentations/lectures, workshops, walking tours, trainings, etc.)
- Events
- Performances
- Exhibits
- Educational opportunities
- Oral history projects
- Collaborations or innovative production that cultivates the cultural community
- Research, planning, and/or analysis that is available for Boise residents to help strengthen Boise’s cultural base
- Virtual and online projects of the above or other project, with a clear intent to reach Boise residents.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for funding through the Catalyst Grant program, proposals must:
- Be completed by an individual, as a representative of a nonprofit organization, or as a representative of a nonprofit
- Friends group associated with a government agency.
- Directly benefit residents living within Boise City Limits. If the project involves an event, the venue must be located within Boise City Limits.
- Meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards regarding physical accessibility to project venues.
- Comply with the Department of Arts & History Equal Opportunity Statement: Boise City Department of Arts & History does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or disability.
- Include a budget using the template provided in the application and on the website.
For more information, visit BCDAH.