Community Arts Grants

Geographic Scope: Mobile area, Alabama

Award Amount: Multiple stipends of $1,000-$1,800 (varies by year; 2019 offered four $1,000 stipends; 2021 offered three $1,800 stipends)

Eligible Applicants: Mobile-area arts organizations and/or individuals

Eligible Art Forms: Crafts, dance, design, fine art, media/photography, music, literature, theater

Eligible Project Types: Classes, workshops, guest artists, performances, exhibits, professional development, activities designed to promote accessibility to the arts

Grant Objectives

Projects should achieve some or all of the following:

• Enhance the wellbeing of the community through artistic activities and pursuits which create cultural wealth
• Encourage participation in arts and cultural activities for individuals, groups and the broader community
• Encourage, support and promote innovation and skill development in the arts
• Celebrate local and emerging culture and identity
• Promote and encourage enduring and sustainable arts activities including those which may generate cultural tourism or income generating opportunities for artists
• Encourage, support, and promote accessibility to the arts
• Enhance the well-being of the community through educational activities and pursuits which create artistic opportunities
• A diverse group will collaborate on the project to achieve common goals
• The project or program offers educational opportunities to underserved segments of the population or underprivileged communities with fewer opportunities

Contact

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 372, Mobile, AL 36601

Gallery Address: Room 1927, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile, AL 36602

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 4 PM

Application Process

1. Review guidelines and FAQs on Mobile Arts Council website (mobilearts.org)
2. Submit application online
3. Include project details addressing grant objectives

Note: Application details are limited in source material. For complete application requirements and submission portal, visit mobilearts.org or contact lgafford@mobilearts.org.