How to apply
Organizations wishing to apply for either General Operating Support (GOS) Grants or Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants should review carefully the Eligibility and Criteria for Funding prior to submitting an application.
Once the organization has determined which grant to apply for, it should review the application guidelines and the application itself.
Questions should be addressed to Nathan Zamarron, Community Arts Manager, at 859.255.2951 or nzamarron@lexarts.org.
General Operating Support (GOS) Grants
General Operating Support Grants provide unrestricted funds to arts organizations that demonstrate strong arts mission fulfillment, fiscal responsibility, sound management and operate on a year-round basis.
For the first time, LexArts will be providing GOS support at two levels: GOS I and GOS II, thus expanding the number of nonprofit arts groups eligible to apply for general operating support. GOS I Grants of $25,000 or higher will be made to Lexington’s largest and most-established arts organizations. GOS II grants – ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 – will support growing and mid-sized arts organizations that previously were eligible only for Community Arts Grants.
The application deadline for Fiscal Year 2011 was Friday, May 21, 2010 at 5 pm.
Review Process: A public review of the GOS applications was held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at ArtsPlace.
Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants
In Fiscal Year 2010, it is anticipated that LexArts will not be able to award as many Community Arts Development Grants as it did in Fiscal Year 2009. Therefore, the grant review process will be very competitive. Successful applicants will most likely be those providing the greatest community impact. Emphasis will be placed on projects and programs that provide paid opportunities for professional artists.
Community Arts Development Grants are made on a competitive basis in two award categories: program and project support. Prospective applicants should review the Eligibility and Criteria for Funding information to determine whether to apply for a CAD Program Grant (which average $7,360) or a CAD Project Grant (which average $1,775).
After determining which grant best suits your needs, read through the guidelines for that Grant.
First-time applicants for a CAD Grant must attend the LexArts Grant Writing Workshop on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 5:30 pm at ArtsPlace.
CAD Grants have been awarded to a wide variety of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, large and small, established and emerging.
The application deadline for programs or projects occurring between July 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 was Friday, May 21, 2010 at 5 pm.
Review Process: A public review of the CAD Grant applications was held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at ArtsPlace.