Providing opportunities for first-time applicants and those who have not received a grant through the Boulder Arts Commission to get grant writing assistance.

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For this application in other languages please contact the Office of Arts + Culture Grants Manager Sarah Harrison at harrisons@bouldercolorado.gov.

Purpose

The Grant Writing Fund provides opportunities for first-time applicants and those who have not received a grant through the Boulder Arts Commission to get grant writing assistance.

How to Apply

Get Informed

Review the below information in full.

Review the Application

Complete the application in this online form. You may submit applications for 2025 funding on and after January 1, 2025.

Application Contents

  • Information on the applicant
  • Information on the grant writer you will hire

Application Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon completing the application. Contact Sarah Harrison at harrisons@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-3907 if you do not receive the confirmation email.

Completion of Paperwork

When a grant is awarded, staff from the Office of Arts and Culture will contact the successful applicant to complete any necessary paperwork.

Details

Total Funds: $4,000

Awards: Approximately 8 awards at $500 each

Details: The award amount of $500 is a maximum funding guideline. Smaller requests will be accepted.

Cycle: Annually

Additional information: A list of grant writers can be found on this page. Disclaimer: Inclusion in this list does not mean that these writers are endorsed by the City of Boulder. If you need help finding a professional grant writer, please contact the Office of Arts and Culture for assistance.

Cycle: Annually. Grant writer must be supporting a grant in the Boulder Arts Commission 2025 cycle.

Dates and Deadlines: Decisions for the opportunity are made starting January 1, 2025, when the cycle opens. These are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Staff reviews applications and awards are announced at the next meeting of the Boulder Arts Commission following the deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

  • General eligibility. Meets all general eligibility requirements.
  • Open to: Applicants to the Boulder Arts Commission 2025 grant cycle. Must be first time applicants, or have never received a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission.

Review Process

  • Deliberation. Applications for the Grant Writing Fund are approved through administrative review by staff of the City of Boulder Office of Arts and Culture, and awards are announced at the next monthly meeting of the Boulder Arts Commission following the deadline.
  • Evaluation of applications. Applications for Grant Writing Fund are awarded on a first come, first served basis to those who have met all the requirements of application. Receiving an award in previous years does not imply continued support. Each application is reviewed anew in the context of current policies and applications.

Apply

Complete the application in this online form. You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon completing the application. Contact Sarah Harrison at harrisons@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-3907 if you do not receive the confirmation email.

Appeals Process

Written Appeals Process. The deadline for a written appeal is 14 days after funding decisions has been made by the Boulder Arts Commission. Find more information about the appeals process.

Reporting

Staff at the Office of Arts and Culture will send you a short questionnaire via email following the end of your engagement with a grant writer. Contact Sarah Harrison at harrisons@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-3907 if you do not receive the report questionnaire.

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