Horizons Grants Program - Organizational Project Grants

Geographic Scope: Saline County, Kansas

Program Overview: The Horizons Grants Program leverages community cultural development by granting private funding to individuals and organizations who propose projects that "build community and change lives." Organizational Project Grants are awarded annually to nonprofit organizations and local governmental units.

Eligibility

• Applicants: Any nonprofit organization or local governmental unit in Saline County may apply
• Nonprofit Requirements: Must be incorporated and recognized as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service
• Legal Compliance: All applicants must agree to abide by federal and state laws regarding civil rights, access for people with disabilities, and other non-discriminatory provisions
• Unincorporated Groups: SAH encourages unincorporated groups to develop projects for funding by locating at least one eligible partner willing to apply on their behalf and serve as fiscal agent for the grant funds. Groups seeking a suitable fiscal agent are encouraged to notify department staff for assistance.

Project Focus

• Projects must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement by engaging audience members as active participants
• Applicants are encouraged to develop strategic partnerships to strengthen the reach of their local activities

Funding Background

• Horizons is made possible by private contributions from more than 50 individuals, foundations, and businesses in partnership with the Salina Arts & Humanities (SAH) Foundation
• The SAH Foundation has provided over $1,000,000 in support of more than 550 Horizons Grants since 1986

Contact Information

Salina Arts & Humanities

• Address: 211 W. Iron Ave, 2nd Fl (Entrance on 8th St), PO Box 2181, Salina, KS 67402-2181
• Phone: 785-309-5770
• Email: sah@salina.org
• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-6:00pm (Closed Friday)

Application Process

Grant Cycle: May 1 – November 1

Platform: The City of Salina and Arts & Humanities utilizes the GovBuilt platform for applications and forms. You will need to create an account to fill out the application.

Required Materials:

• Application Form
• Final Report Form (submitted after project completion)
• Guidelines (available on website)

Note: The Application link will take you to a page that does not look like the main website.