Wyoming Arts Council: Arts Access Project Grant

From Wyoming Arts Council

The Wyoming Arts Council provides leadership and invests resources to sustain, promote, and cultivate excellence in the arts. They envision a Wyoming where the arts are integrated into the economy, education, and everyday life of its citizens. Their philosophy underlines the arts as a foundation for community development, education, economic development, health, and cultural vitality. They emphasize the role of the arts in understanding our world, preserving cultural history, fostering innovation, and preparing citizens for a creative and productive life.

Type of Support

Overview

The Arts Access Project Grant aims to fund art projects that increase accessibility to the arts. This grant supports organizations that either increase arts access for people with disabilities, are led by and/or serve BIPOC communities, involve folk & traditional arts and artists, or are located in rural communities with a population of less than 3000. Organizations that have not received a Community Support Grant can receive up to two Arts Council grants for different programs or events, based on the criteria of each specific grant.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
WY
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Government agencies
Tribal government
Municipal governments
County governments
State governments
Federal government
Higher education institutions
School districts
Other
  • Churches must meet the IRS requirements of IRC section 501(c)(3)
  • Must be based in Wyoming or in a bordering state that primarily serves Wyoming citizens
  • Must comply with all applicable Wyoming state laws
  • Tribal Government: Eligible for one Community Support Grant per year or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants
  • City and County Government: Eligible for one Community Support Grant per year or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants
  • State Government: Every department within eligible for one Community Support Grant per year or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants
  • School Districts: Eligible for one Community Support Grant per year or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants
  • University of Wyoming and Wyoming Community Colleges: Departments may apply for grants; projects must serve a broad audience and incorporate outreach, not primarily serving students; eligible for one Community Support Grant or up to two Professional Development/Career Advancement or Rural Arts Access Grants

Ineligibility

Groups ineligible to apply due to their expenses
New construction, renovation, remodeling or restoration projects
Capital expenditures exceeding $5,000
Bad Debts from previous years or uncollectible accounts
Projects completed before grant award
Replacement funds
Interest, fines, penalties, and organizational overhead costs
Cost sharing or matching for federally financed programs
Contributions, contingency funds, donations, prize money, scholarships, or tuition assistance
Personal use goods or services
Resale goods, including concessions and promotional items
Entertainment expenses like receptions, food, alcohol
Lobbying costs and legislative liaison activities
Advertising solely for promotion
Fundraising and investment management costs
Costs of legal proceedings and patent infringements
Violations of state or federal law
Non-eligible food expenses.
up to 1k

Submission

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