Wavemaker Grant (Formerly Tempe Arts Grant)

The Wavemaker Grant supports non-profit organizations in Tempe that provide inclusive arts and culture programming. With grants of up to $10,000, the program aims to foster community-initiated arts projects, cultural festivals, and informal arts programming. Eligible applicants must have 501c3 status and may receive only one grant per year. Projects must occur between August 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, and should enhance Tempe's vibrant cultural scene.

NOTE: All applicants are required to meet with the Community Arts Manager, before completing the application.
Introduction
Wavemaker Arts Grants are available to non-profit organizations providing inclusive arts and culture programming in Tempe. The Community Arts Grants Program supports a commitment to advancing Tempe as a vibrant and progressive community for cultural and artistic activity, and aims to fulfill the following recommendations from the Arts and Culture Plan:

• Increase and promote Community-Initiated Arts projectsSupport community festivals celebrating cultural diversity
• Continue, expand and enhance informal arts programming provided in community settings
• Amount: Up to $10,000
• Expectations:

Project must take place in Tempe between August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.Requests may include services of artists, professional services, stipends, supplies, production costs, space rentals, food, marketing and/or printing.Project structures may include:PerformancesResidencies/WorkshopsFestivals

Eligibility

Non-Profit organizations providing arts programming in Tempe (501c3 status required)Applicants are only eligible to receive one Arts Grant per year (August 1-June 30)

Ineligibility

Restrictions; this grant does not fund:activities that occur outside of the City of Tempe;entirely virtual programming (activities can simultaneously occur in-person/virtual);permanent enhancements of infrastructure (i.e. murals or public art);construction or renovation of facilities, reduction of debt, feasibilities studies;projects in schools (see Arts in Schools Grant);parent teacher organizations (i.e. booster clubs, PTA or PTO);projects associated with universities or colleges;projects funded by a TCC Grant or a Neighborhood Grant;for-profit organizations or organizations that are incorporated for religious purposes or projects that focus on religious themes;an organization or learning institution’s administrative or artistic staff salaries; grant administration, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percentage of the total award;fundraising, re-granting, scholarship programs or awards;an applicant who failed to submit a Final Report from a previously funded grant.