Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants

The Julie Hayes Performing Arts Grants aim to support organizations dedicated to the performing arts, including dance, music, opera, and theatre, in Gilroy and surrounding areas. This grant prioritizes programs that demonstrate community impact, sustainability, and strong local involvement. Eligible applicants must be established organizations with a board and financial controls, ensuring accountability. The Foundation avoids funding capital improvements and budget shortfalls, focusing instead on projects that benefit the wider community without discrimination.

Guidelines
Areas of Funding: Performing Arts ~ dance, music, opera, theatre, musical theatre, stagecraft, costume/makeup
The purpose of this significant grant is to make an impact to our community.
In reviewing grant applications, in addition to evaluating the potential impact of the requests, the Foundation gives careful consideration to:
Programs which would contribute to Performing Arts.  The ability of the organization or program to become self-supporting after initial seed money or interim funding.
The extent of local volunteer involvement and support for the organization’s board.
The organization’s fiscal responsibility and management qualifications.

Eligibility

Organizations must be properly constituted and organized with a board of directors, by-laws, financial records and controls.
Grant applications will be accepted from all Gilroy public and private schools and the City of Gilroy.
You must also have the most recent copy of the RRF-1 to the Attorney General of the State of California.

Ineligibility

Previously planned or long-term campaigns
Funding gaps due to organizational emergencies, such as office vandalism, resignation of