In response to the challenges of the pandemic, many arts and culture organizations increased their digital capacity and expanded online programming. Engaging with audiences through digital media will be an ongoing need for Vermont’s arts and culture sector. In response to this, the Vermont legislature approved $1.15 million last year in one-time funding to the Arts Council to help build the digital capacity of Vermont cultural organizations.
Digital Capacity Grants and What They Support
Digital Capacity Grants are intended to support Vermont’s arts and culture organizations by providing them with the skills, equipment, and expertise they need to serve their audiences and community. We recognize that Vermont’s cultural organizations have varying levels of digital readiness and different needs, from identifying the best equipment to live-stream a performance, to navigating streaming rights or hiring a website designer. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of activities related to creation, distribution, and marketing of digital content for public audiences.
Grant Types and Amounts
Organization Grants: Organizations may apply for funding to increase their own digital capacity. Organization grant awards range from $5,000 to $30,000 depending on the scope of the project and the organization’s operating budget.
Collaborative Grants: A limited number of multi-year grants (up to three years; $60,000 -150,000 total grant) will be available to support collaborative efforts designed to increase the digital capacity of a cultural community in a particular region or focused on a particular content area or type of cultural organizations. Please be in touch with program coordinator Amy Cunningham before applying for a collaborative grant.
Application Deadline: April 20, 2022
