2023 Grant Writing Fund

As of January 30, 2023, funds for the Venue and Online Event Affordability Fund are exhausted. 

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Description

The Grant Writing Fund provides opportunities for first-time applicants and those who have not received a grant through the Boulder Arts Commission to get grant writing assistance.

Details

Total Funds: $4,000
Awards: Approximately 8 awards at $500 each
Details: The award amount of $500 is a maximum funding guideline. Smaller requests will be accepted.
Cycle:  Annually

Additional information: A list of grant writers can be found on this page. Disclaimer: Inclusion in this list does not mean that these writers are endorsed by the City of Boulder. If you need help finding a professional grant writer, please contact the Office of Arts and Culture for assistance.

Cycle: Annually. Grant writer must be supporting a grant in the Boulder Arts Commission 2023 cycle.

Deadline: Decisions made starting January 1, 2023. These are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Staff reviews applications and awards are announced at the next meeting of the Boulder Arts Commission following the deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. General eligibility.  Meets all general eligibility requirements.
  2. Open to: Applicants to the Boulder Arts Commission 2023 grant cycle. Must be first time applicants, or have never received a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission.

Review Process

  1. Deliberation. Applications for the Grant Writing Fund are approved through administrative review by staff of the City of Boulder Office of Arts and Culture, and awards are announced at the next monthly meeting of the Boulder Arts Commission following the deadline.
  2. Evaluation of applications. Applications for Grant Writing Fund are awarded on a first come, first served basis to those who have met all the requirements of application. Receiving an award in previous years does not imply continued support. Each application is reviewed anew in the context of current policies and applications.

Apply

As of January 30, 2023, funds for the Venue and Online Event Affordability Fund are exhausted. 

Complete the application in this online form. You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon completing the application. Contact Lauren Click at clickl@bouldercolorado.gov or 720-564-2355 if you do not receive the confirmation email.

Reporting

Staff at the Office of Arts and Culture will send you a short questionnaire via email following the end of your engagement with a grant writer. Contact Lauren Click at clickl@bouldercolorado.gov or 720-564-2355 if you do not receive the report questionnaire.