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The Vermont Arts Council is now is accepting applications for its Arts Operating Grant (formerly the Arts Partnership Program).
Arts Operating Grants provide funds to arts organizations (501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations; organizations without tax-exempt status through a fiscal agent; and municipal arts agencies with a primary stated mission to serve the arts) that offer year-round, high-quality arts programs and services.
These organizations support the Council’s mission to “cultivate and advance the arts and creativity throughout Vermont.” Arts Operating Grants directly advance outcome three of the Arts Council’s Strategic Framework, which asserts that organizations and artists serving Vermont’s citizens build vibrant and creative communities.
This grant opportunity offers two levels of funding:
One (1) Year Operating Grant
Funding will be between $1,000 (minimum) and $4,000 (maximum) in FY2024 (September 2023).
Applicants for whom ANY of the following applies can only apply for a One-Year Operating Grant. You are an organization:
- with an annual operating revenue of less than $25,000
- that has operated for fewer than five (5) years and has at least one (1) year of financial data as of December 31, 2022
- that has no paid staff
Three (3) Year Operating Grant
Funding will be between $3,000 (minimum) and $9,000 (maximum) each year for three years beginning in FY2024 (September 2023). A minimum 3:1 match of nonfederal funds is required. Support for the subsequent year will depend on the partner’s ability to fulfill the terms of the grant contract and on the Arts Council’s ability to maintain the program budget at the same level.
Applicants for whom ALL of the following applies can apply for a Three-Year Operating Grant.
You are an organization:
- with an annual operating revenue of $25,000 or greater
- that has operated continually for a minimum of five (5) years as of August 31, 2023
- with at least one half-time (or half-time equivalent) paid staff member and will retain at least one half-time (or half-time equivalent) paid staff member over the course of the grant
For examples of grantees, see this list of our most previous Arts Partners.
Application Deadline: May 8, 2023
Full Details and Online Application
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