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Alexandria opens grant applications for local artist organizations

Sculpting at The Art League (image via The Art League/Facebook)

Alexandria’s Office of the Arts has opened grant applications to the Foundant! Annual Arts Programs.

The grants are designed to help local arts organizations, artists, and service providers, according to the application, with each application reviewed by a Grant Task Force.

The arts programs must occur between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The deadline to apply for a grant is March 29.

The grants require a 1:1 cash match from the artist or organization.

“Grants made through this category are up to $12,500 and shall not exceed 50% of total program budget,” the application said.

According to the release:

The Office of the Arts will conduct a series of webinars to assist interested applicants navigate the Foundant online grant management program and to prepare their grant applications. All applicants are required to attend one of the grant webinars. If applicants are not able to attend a webinar, they must set-up an appointment to receive one-on-one training.

Grant Webinars:

  • Thursday, February 8 at 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, February 13 at 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 15 at 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, February 20 at 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, February 21 at 1 p.m.

To request a webinar link, email [email protected].  With the request, state the date and time of the webinar you wish to attend along with the name and email address for the person who will be attending.

Photo via The Art League/Facebook

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