Arts, Culture, and Heritage Grant Program

Funding Source: Transient Occupancy Tax revenues

Geographic Scope: Napa County, California

Total Available Funding: Approximately $250,000 annually

Eligibility:

• Napa County-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations only
• Primary purpose must be arts, culture, and/or heritage programming as demonstrated by mission, vision, and budget

Grant Categories: Two categories based on organizational budget size:

1. Tourism Generating Arts and Culture Organizations
2. General Arts and Culture Organizations

Priority Goals:

• Investment in programs that benefit the community
• Investment in programs that draw visitors to Napa County
• Support of organizations that demonstrate viability and dedication to the public interest
• Support of organizations that promote a diverse array of objectives

Contact:

• Email: molly.rattigan@countyofnapa.org
• Website: http://www.countyofnapa.org/1391/Arts-Culture-Advisory-Committee

Oversight: Napa County Arts and Culture Advisory Committee oversees grant program and makes recommendations to Board of Supervisors

Application Process

How to Apply:

1. Download application from County website: http://bit.ly/ArtsCultureNapaCounty
2. Review complete guidelines at: http://www.countyofnapa.org/1391/Arts-Culture-Advisory-Committee
3. Submit application by deadline

Application Support:

• Grant workshops scheduled to assist applicants
• Information session held to explain program and answer questions
• Contact county for more information and to be placed on contact list

Required Materials:

• Completed application form
• 501(c)(3) nonprofit status documentation
• Mission, vision, and budget documentation
• Program descriptions and impact information
• Demonstration of community benefit and visitor draw (where applicable)