CFSA: Endowment for the Arts Grants

Endowment for the Arts Grants

The Endowment for the Arts Grant focuses on the arts organizations in rural communities, learning more about the work that is being done in these communities, enhancing our knowledge of that work, and increasing the amount of funding per organization. This process ensures grants make the greatest impact in Southern Arizona’s rural arts communities.

“We are committed to our community here in Bisbee, and with the support and funding from the CFSA Endowment for the Arts Grant, we will continue preserving our building, maintaining studio spaces, and bringing opportunities to artists of all ages and levels of accomplishments,” shared Laurie McKenna, Director of Central School Project.

CFSA has supported the arts since its founding in 1980. As one of only seven community foundations to receive a 2:1 challenge grant in 1986 from the National Endowment for the Arts, we embraced the opportunity to establish a fund to support the work of small- and medium-sized arts organizations based in rural communities.

Since 1987, 366 unrestricted operating grants have been distributed totaling $639,390.

Goals

The goal of the Endowment for the Arts Fund is to assist arts groups develop into organizations that:

• Possess a mission/vision that promotes high-quality artistic expression;
• Have an active and engaged Board of Directors, and recruit volunteers and staff members that have a strong relationship with the community.

We hope to focus on the arts organizations in rural communities, learn more about the work that is being done in these communities, enhance our knowledge of that work, and increase the amount of funding per organization.

We are always seeking to learn more about what both emerging and established art organizations are doing.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• This fund supports the work of small- and medium-sized arts organizations based in rural communities.
• Applicants need to have a letter from the IRS granting them 501(c)(3) status OR a formal agreement with a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing that grants permission to apply under their status.
  • If using a fiscal agent, they are the applicant and forms need to be completed with that in mind.