Scottsdale Arts- Community Arts Grant Program

The Scottsdale Arts Community Arts Grant Program supports nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Scottsdale and the Valley. It provides funding for projects that foster community engagement and growth in the arts sector. In 2022, over $65,000 was awarded to 22 organizations, enhancing cultural experiences for over 600,000 participants annually. This initiative reflects Scottsdale Arts' commitment to enriching the community through diverse artistic programs and educational outreach.

Background
Through its dynamic partnership with the city of Scottsdale, the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts creates diverse, inspired arts experiences and educational and outreach opportunities for the community, while fostering the active engagement of individuals, businesses, education, and government with the arts. Since its founding in 1987, Scottsdale Arts has grown into a regionally and nationally significant, multi-disciplinary arts organization, offering an exceptional variety of programs through four acclaimed branches—Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Scottsdale Public Art, and Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation—serving more than 600,000 participants annually. In conjunction with the city of Scottsdale, we also host more than 200,000 people annually on our campus through a robust rentals program.
Scottsdale Arts administers the Community Arts Grant Program, which provides funding to Scottsdale and Valley nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for projects that serve the Scottsdale community. The grants are funded by the city of Scottsdale through Scottsdale Arts’ management services agreement.
Scottsdale Arts awarded $65,904 in 2022 to 22 organizations for general operating support and projects for the 2022–23 fiscal year, based on recommendations by the Community Arts Grant Panel, an independent group of volunteers.
The Scottsdale Arts Community Arts Grant program is funded by the city of Scottsdale and administered and managed by Scottsdale Arts. The Community Arts Grant Program provides funding to Scottsdale-based arts and cultural organizations as well as to Valley arts organizations to foster community engagement, professionalism, and long-term growth in Scottsdale’s arts community.

Eligibility

Applicant organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts or cultural organization;
Awards will be considered for applications from Scottsdale-based and non-Scottsdale-based organizations that provide specific programs and activities for Scottsdale residents and visitors within Scottsdale;
Applicant organization must have a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline.

Ineligibility

Scottsdale Arts will NOT consider requests for:Grants to individuals; Building projects, construction, or renovation; Attendance at or travel to conferences, workshops, or seminars; Tickets, tables, or advertising for fundraising events; After-school programs run by school personnel.