Arts & History Grants
FY2024 Arts & History Grant Recipient Idaho Shakespeare Festival: Signing Shakespeare
The Department of Arts & History funds individuals and organizations from Boise’s history, cultural, and creative fields that create projects that benefit people living in Boise city limits. Since 1997, the city has awarded over 500 grants with a total disbursement of over $2.1 million.
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Opportunities
Annual Grant Program
Arts & History Program Values
- Good Stewardship
- Community-Centered Decision Making
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Focus on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
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.
Resources & Support
- Find more opportunities for people living in Boise working in the arts, history, and culture.
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Discover Grant Recipient Highlights
Awards span a variety of projects and programs to support the City of Boise's vision of creating a city for everyone. This work is framed by the city’s commitment to fostering and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples include:
- Established and emerging performing arts organizations
- Historical or preservation related projects
- Literary-based groups
- Community cultural events
- Educational programs and workshops
- Individual projects (must benefit Boise residents and be accessible to the public)
- Non-arts or cultural groups with projects that integrate artistic or cultural components into existing infrastructure or programming
Browse a list of current and past Grant Recipients.
Questions?
Please contact Emily Chivers, Grants & Public Programs Manager