Annual Arts & History Grant Program

FY2024 Arts & History Grant Recipient Brett Perry: Dance Boise (Warm Up). Photography by Gretchen Lemay.

The Boise City Department of Arts & History awards $150,000 in funding annually to support people in established and emerging cultural fields with projects designed to benefit the community. The program operates on a yearly cycle by fiscal years (October 1 through September 30) and offers awards between $1,000 and $5,000 (in $500 increments).

The Annual Grant Program supports the Department of Arts and History’s (A&H) mission to cultivate a distinct sense of place which reflects Boise’s rich past, diverse communities, and unique natural setting by creating opportunities that nurture and sustain Boise’s creative economy. The purpose of the Annual Grant Program is to help fund meaningful creative projects and programs for Boise residents. We envision the program helping to bring people together and build positive relationships that help create A City for Everyone.

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Guidelines

Review the Annual Grant Program Guidelines.

Application

The 2025 Application is now closed.

The Department of Arts & History uses the ZoomGrants platform for Grant applications. Need help with creating an account or have other ZoomGrants questions? Review a ZoomGrants Tutorial or head to ZoomGrants HELP & FAQs.

Eligibility

To be considered for funding through the A&H grant program, proposals must:

Be completed by an individual*, as a representative of an organization, or as a representative of a nonprofit Friends group associated with a government agency.
Directly benefit residents living within Boise City Limits. If the project involves an event, the venue must be located within Boise City Limits.
Meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards regarding physical accessibility to project venues.
Comply with the Department of Arts & History Equal Opportunity Statement:
Boise City Department of Arts & History does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or disability.
Include a budget using the template provided in the application and on the website.

*Individuals may apply, but this grant does not fund professional development or creation of individual work without a public component (that is, having the work accessible for free or low cost to the public).

Timeline

Application Opens: April 29^th, 2024
Application Closes: June 14^th, 2024
Applicants Notified: By September 15^th, 2024

Information Sessions

All individuals or organizations applying for funding through the 2025 Annual Grant Program are encouraged, but not required, to attend a grant information session offered by the Boise City Department of Arts & History. Department staff will walk through the guidelines and answer questions about the application process. The virtual information session will be recorded and uploaded to the website and YouTube for those unable to attend:

Watch the Recording!

April 29^th, 2024, 12-1pm | Zoom, Virtual
April 30^th, 2024, 12-1pm | Butte Room, Library! at Hillcrest
May 4^th, 2024, 5:30-6:30pm | Multipurpose Room, Global Lounge

Office Hours

Do you have an idea for a proposal, looking for feedback on an application, or questions about the application process? Book a meeting with the Grants Manager.

Meeting times are offered during each application round on Thursdays between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. If there are no times available that fit your schedule, please reach out to Emily Chivers directly at echivers@cityofboise.org or 208-608-7049. In the email, please let her know if there are any specific dates or times that work best for you.

Templates

Questions?

Please contact Emily Chivers, Grants & Public Programs Manager