CITY OF SHREVEPORT REGRANT
PROJECT ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024, AT 4PM
Project Assistance Grants fund arts projects and programs with professional artistic value that meet specific community needs. Funding requests must be between $1,000 and $7,500.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications must be submitted through the online form by JUNE 28, 2024, at 4PM. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
ELIGIBLE FUNDING REQUESTS:
Requests for Project Assistance may be submitted in an amount not less than $1,000 and not more than $7,500. Applicants may apply for ONE Project Assistance grant per year. Grant funding is available to cover project-specific costs, such as artist fees, promotional materials, and production expenses.
GRANTING PERIOD:
Applications for Arts programming should occur between SEPTEMBER 1, 2024, to JULY 31, 2025.
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT REGRANT
OPERATING SUPPORT GUIDELINES
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 28 2024, AT 4:00 PM
The Operating Support Program provides general operating grants to Nonprofit Arts organizations with 501(c)3 designations domiciled in Shreveport whose programming has a major impact on enriching the cultural environment of the City of Shreveport. An Arts Organization is one that includes in its mission statement, as adopted by the board of directors, that providing arts activities to the public is primary to its mission, and it is defined as a private organization whose purpose, programs, and services are primarily arts related.
An Arts Organization should be established with at least two years of programming documentation and two Form 990s, audited compilation statements, or external audits. First-time applicants should contact Shreveport Regional Arts Council for guidance before applying. All questions should be directed to karen@shrevearts.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be submitted through the online form by Friday, June 28, 2024 at 4:00PM. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
FUNDING LEVEL
This category provides support for organizations whose annual cash income budget for mission-related activities is more than $25,000 and less than $500,000. Applicants may submit requests for general programming/support purposes, not to exceed the following: 5% OF YOUR ORGANIZATION’S ACTUAL PRIOR YEAR ACTUAL INCOME BEFORE THE SRAC GRANT IS AWARDED. DUE TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, THE MAXIMUM OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT AMOUNT IS $15,000. For Example: Your organization's actual income the year prior to this request was $200,000, your total eligibility is $10,000.
Grant funds are available to cover overhead operating expenses, such as personnel salaries, rental space, utilities, general marketing expenses, and supplies.
GRANTING PERIOD
Applications for Arts programming should occur between September 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
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ARTIST MINI-GRANTS
CITY OF SHREVEPORT REGRANT
ARTIST MINI-GRANT GUIDELINES
DEADLINE: Friday, June 28, 2024, at 4:00PM
SRAC encourages professional artists residing in the City of Shreveport to apply for a $1,500 grant to produce, present, promote, or support the Arts in a manner that forwards the art form and serves the community. Grants must be matched with documented in-kind support or cash equaling 50% ($750) of the grant.
Individual Artist Mini-Grants are designed to encourage artistic development and experimentation, to support the realization of specific artistic ideas, and to recognize the significant contribution artists make to the creative environment of our City.
ARTIST TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
(for events outside NWLA)
SRAC encourages professional artists residing in or occupying a studio in the City of Shreveport to apply for a $1,000 grant to serve as “Art Ambassadors,” representing the City of Shreveport by taking their art outside the City. Non-matching grants of up to $1,000 are available to assist artists who have been juried or invited to present their art outside of Northwest Louisiana.
Funds are to be used to assist Artists with all related travel expenses, to include personal travel costs as well as shipping and insurance costs for exhibitions. Art Ambassador funds are designed to promote Shreveport’s artistic strengths by highlighting Shreveport artists. Applicants must provide evidence of selection through a jury process and an invitation. Art Ambassador grants are non-matching.
All applicants must have an active the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email karen@shrevearts.org
Artist Call Entry Fee Reimbursement
SRAC encourages professional artists residing in NWLA to apply for Artist Call Entry Fee Reimbursement. This is for artist calls outside of the NWLA area. Reimbursement is allowed for up to $100 per year. Receipts must be turned at the time of application for reimbursement.
ELIGIBILITY:
All applicants must have an active the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email karen@shrevearts.org
Grants for Artists and Arts Organizations
State of Louisiana, Region 7 Project Grants.
Grant guidelines and submissions can be found here.
Psst! Hey Artists. Looking for other opportunities?
Apply for current Artist Calls, an Exhibition in the Central ARTSTATION Emerging Artists Gallery, or more!
