The city is opening up grant opportunities for community groups interested in creating arts and cultural programs. The Office of Arts & Culture will open the 2016 Neighborhood & Community Arts program in conjunction with a new pilot program created in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Put the Arts in Parks.
The city says they have a combined total of $160,000 available for grants, with a goal to, “foster a city driven by creativity that provides the opportunity for people of all cultural backgrounds to engage in diverse arts and cultural experiences.”
About the grants:
- Neighborhood & Community Arts grant 2016 (NCA):Â NCA supports neighborhood arts councils and community-based groups that have established a track record for producing recurring festivals or events that promote arts and cultural participation, celebrates our diversity, builds community connections, and enhances the visibility of neighborhoods through arts and culture.
- Put the Arts in Parks grant 2016 (PAP):Â This pilot program supports neighborhood arts councils and community-based groups that are seeking to activate Seattle Parks with new and established festivals or events that promote arts and cultural participation, celebrate our diversity and build community connections through arts and culture while connecting with underserved communities. The funds for this program are contingent on the passing of the Parks District budget.
The deadline to apply is 11 p.m. October 30. Guidelines for the NCA grant here, and PAP grant here.