City Seeks Grant Proposals For 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

The City of Boulder is seeking to support organizations that honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and explore his work in the context of the Boulder community. The Human Relations Commission and Office of Arts and Culture are currently seeking proposals from local organizations that would like to hold an event for the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Saturday Jan. 15, Sunday Jan. 16 or Monday Jan. 17, 2022.

Organizations that meet the criteria may be eligible for grants of up to $1,000 for each event. The Office of Arts and Culture is offering enhancement funds of up to $1,500 for projects that include an arts component, for a maximum award of $2,500 per event.

Factors to be considered in funding decisions include:

• Potential to extend insight into the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Potential to attract and engage an audience

Funding eligibility criteria:

• Event must include a goal of inclusivity and respect for diversity
• Event must be free, open and accessible to the public
• Any not-for-profit community group may apply, however if an applicant does not have 501(c)(3) status, they must designate a fiscal agent to receive grant funds on their behalf
• Event must be held on Jan. 15, 16 or 17, 2022
• Grantees must participate on a planning committee to coordinate location and times of activities

Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

For more information, download the RFP and visit the city's website.