CITY OF SHREVEPORT REGRANT
OPERATING SUPPORT GUIDELINES
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JUNE 29 2023, AT 4:00 PM
The Operating Support Program provides general operating grants to Nonprofit Arts organizations with 501(c)3 designations domiciled in Shreveport whose programming has a major impact on enriching the cultural environment of the City of Shreveport. An Arts Organization is one that includes in its mission statement, as adopted by the board of directors, that providing arts activities to the public is primary to its mission, and it is defined as a private organization whose purpose, programs, and services are primarily arts related.
An Arts Organization should be established with at least two years of programming documentation and two Form 990s, audited compilation statements, or external audits. First-time applicants should contact Shreveport Regional Arts Council for guidance before applying. All questions should be directed to madison@shrevearts.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be submitted through the online form by Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 4:00PM. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
FUNDING LEVEL
This category provides support for organizations whose annual cash income budget for mission-related activities is more than $25,000 and less than $500,000. Applicants may submit requests for general programming/support purposes, not to exceed the following: 5% OF YOUR ORGANIZATION’S ACTUAL PRIOR YEAR ACTUAL INCOME BEFORE THE SRAC GRANT IS AWARDED. DUE TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, THE MAXIMUM OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT AMOUNT IS $15,000. For Example: Your organization's actual income the year prior to this request was $200,000, your total eligibility is $10,000.
Grant funds are available to cover overhead operating expenses, such as personnel salaries, rental space, utilities, general marketing expenses, and supplies.
GRANTING PERIOD:
Applications for Arts programming should occur between September 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT REGRANT
PROJECT ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES
DEADLINE: THURSDAY JUNE 29, 2023, AT 4PM
Project Assistance Grants fund arts projects and programs with professional artistic value that meet specific community needs. Funding requests must be between $1,000 and $5,000.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications must be submitted through the online form by JUNE 29, 2023 at 4PM. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
ELIGIBLE FUNDING REQUESTS:
Requests for Project Assistance may be submitted in an amount not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000. Applicants may apply for ONE Project Assistance grant per year. Grant funding is available to cover project-specific costs, such as artist fees, promotional materials, and production expenses.
GRANTING PERIOD:
Applications for Arts programming should occur between SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, to JUNE 29, 2024.
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The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, Louisiana Division of the Arts, City of Shreveport, and Parish of Caddo will empower Northwest Louisiana Artists and Arts Organizations to create, produce, and/or present projects in Caddo Common Park. The activity may take place anywhere in the Park: Performance Pavilion, Great Lawn, Food Court with the Art Trees, and/or Sidewalks. The activity is limited to the boundaries of the Park.
Caddo Common Park Project Grants will engage local participation, create unity among diverse people, advance equity, shed light on the people, places, events, and/or history that comprise the authenticity of Shreveport Common; are accessible to all people, and include an “UNcommon” – Unexpected - UNtraditional, or UNcanny (pick an “UN” word!) element that raises the project, performance/production to an UNforgettable experience.
Funding requests range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $2,500 based upon the length, scope and impact of proposed programming provided in Caddo Common Park.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Thursday, March 23
Thursday, June 29
Thursday, September 21
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The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, Louisiana Division of the Arts, City of Shreveport, and Parish of Caddo will empower Northwest Louisiana Artists and Arts Organizations to create, produce, and/or present projects in Caddo Common Park. The activity may take place anywhere in the Park: Performance Pavilion, Great Lawn, Food Court with the Art Trees, and/or Sidewalks. The activity is limited to the boundaries of the Park.
Caddo Common Park Project Grants will engage local participation, create unity among diverse people, advance equity, shed light on the people, places, events, and/or history that comprise the authenticity of Shreveport Common; are accessible to all people, and include an “UNcommon” – Unexpected - UNtraditional, or UNcanny (pick an “UN” word!) element that raises the project, performance/production to an UNforgettable experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Thursday, March 23
Thursday, June 29
Thursday, September 21
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SRAC encourages professional artists residing in or occupying a studio in the City of Shreveport to apply for a $1,000 grant to serve as “Art Ambassadors,” representing the City of Shreveport by taking their art outside the City. Non-matching grants of up to $1,000 are available to assist artists who have been juried or invited to present their art outside of Northwest Louisiana.
Funds are to be used to assist Artists with all related travel expenses, to include personal travel costs as well as shipping and insurance costs for exhibitions. Art Ambassador funds are designed to promote Shreveport’s artistic strengths by highlighting Shreveport artists. Applicants must provide evidence of selection through a jury process and an invitation. Art Ambassador grants are non-matching.
All applicants must have an active the Culturalyst Northwest Louisiana Artist Directory page at the time of submission. The Directory is located on the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Website at: https://nwla.culturalyst.com/. For assistance in registering your profile on the website please email natorshau@shrevearts.org
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