Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant
Deadlines are August 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024.
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council has one grant program called the Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant, which includes different categories of funding. These funds come from the Legacy Amendment. A variety of activities including art and music festivals, community choirs, dance performances, literary readings, instrumental and vocal music concerts, theater productions, visual art classes and exhibitions are eligible. This includes an arts activity in dance, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual art, folk and traditional art. No specific cash match is required.
Proposals are for arts programming by an organization, defined as maintaining on-going arts programs, producing or sponsoring arts activities, offering new and different activities, and equipment that enhances the artistic capabilities of the organization. This also includes public art, sculpture, murals, etc., and activities that plan to reach new audiences such as youth, ethnic groups, senior citizen groups, etc. and engage the public in new ways. Organizations that are not a 501c3 nonprofit may apply using a Fiscal Sponsor.
Organization Grant Writing Workshop Overview (PDF)
We have created a step-by-step tutorial on how to create an online account and apply for a grant in our online grant system.
Organizational Tutorial (PDF)
Art and Cultural Heritage Grants Categories
ACH Arts Project Grant
Arts Programming and Access — maximum request $9,000. Funds may be used for Arts programming that is in-person or virtual. Expenses may include artist fees, artist travel, salaries, equipment, technology, training, promotion, monthly rent (lease payments) and utilities.
ACH Arts & Music Festivals Grant
Maximum request $6,000. For non-profit tax-exempt 501c3 arts organizations that are sponsoring arts/music festivals and activities that represent diverse ethnic and cultural arts traditions.
ACH Education Grant
Maximum request $6,000. For arts education programs by non-profit community groups and schools. This may include arts classes, author reading, artist residencies, live art performances, mini-workshops, or arts related field trips for schools.
Please read the grant program guidelines thoroughly before starting your application. New applicants are also strongly encouraged to call the office and talk with the Prairie Lakes staff.
ACH guidelines (PDF)
ACH Application Questions (Microsoft Word doc)
ACH Budget (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet)
ACH sample survey (Microsoft Word doc)
