| GRANT TYPE | CATEGORY | # OF GRANTS | GRANT AMOUNT | CATEGORY BUDGET | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Extra Large Orgs (Renewal) | 9 | @ | $55,000 | $495,000 | ||
| Extra Large Org (New - estimated) | 2 est. | @ | $55.000 | $110,000 | |||
| Large Orgs (Renewal) | 10 | @ | $22,000 | $220,000 | |||
| Large Org (New - estimated) | 4 est. | @ | $22,000 | $88,000 | |||
| Mid Orgs (Renewal) | 9 | @ | $11,000 | $99,000 | |||
| Mid Org (New - estimated) | 5 est. | @ | $11,000 | $55,000 | |||
| Small Orgs (Renewal) | 14 | @ | $8,800 | $123,200 | |||
| Small Orgs (New - estimated) | 5 est. | @ | $8,800 | $44,000 | |||
| PROJECT GRANTS | Community Projects - Orgs | 6 | @ | $10,000 | $60,000 | ||
| Community Projects – Indv | 5 | @ | $5,000 | $25,000 | |||
| Arts Education Project Grants | 10 | @ | $3,000 | $30,000 | |||
| STRATEGIC FUNDS | Rental Assistance Grant | 37 | @ | ~ | $1,000 | $37,000 | |
| Artist Hiring Incentive Grants | 18 | @ | $3,000 | $54,000 | |||
| SCHOLARSHIPS | Professional Development Scholarships | 16 | @ | ~ | $500 | $8,000 | |
| Leadership Pipeline Fund | 2 | @ | $8,000 | $16,000 | |||
| Cultural Field Trip Fund | 5 | @ | ~ | $2,000 | $10,000 | ||
| SPONSORSHIPS | Assistance for Grant Writing | 8 | @ | $500 | $4,000 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,478,200 |
Our funding structure for 2025 was based off our Bridge-Year Needs and Funding Assessment. The base for 2024 funding was $925,000; the remainder was one-time approved funding and American Rescue Plan Act funds. Our 2025 grant structure represents a 60% increase in base funding from 2024. Information about how to become involved with our Boulder Arts Blueprint, which will shape the next iteration of the Community Cultural Plan and guide usage of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Tax, will be available soon.
The Macky Auditorium Fee Waiver and eTown Hall Fee Waiver awards are not included in the funding structure.