NEW: FY20 City Arts Grant Applications online now! Deadline: August 9, 2019. Details below.
Each year the City of Augusta allocates funding to the Greater Augusta Arts Council to regrant to nonprofit, arts-based organizations. By doing so, Augusta’s city leaders recognize the importance of the arts and the need to sustain and financially support a wide variety of artistic disciplines and expressions.
- Provide programming and educational opportunities throughout Augusta-Richmond County
- Promote Metro Augusta as a cultural destination
- Build the capacity and stability of Augusta’s Arts and cultural organizations and legacy
- Enhance the economic development of the city
- Share arts programs and activities with under-served audiences
FY20 City Arts Grant applications open now
The FY20 City Art Grant Applications are now open. The deadline will be August 9, 2019 at 5:00pm. Send all materials to grants@augustaarts.com. Information for both new and returning applicants, including final report forms on previous grant funds, is at the link below.
Application Review Panel & Grading Rubric
Grant applications are adjudicated in a public process that is free from conflicts of interest and assures fairness and professionalism. The Review panel is made up of arts professionals, community leaders, business experts and artists. Are you interested in joining the City Art Grant review panel? Email your resume to christina@augustaarts.com.
Applicants are now permitted to view the grading rubrics for the panel members rating their applications. Click the links below to view-
Art Works – General Operating – FY19 grading rubric
Art Challenge – Project – FY19 grading rubric
ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED FUNDS FOR FY18
Last year, 17 organizations were awarded grants from the City Art Grant program. They are listed below, alphabetically. Click on their name to be taken to each organization’s website to learn more.
Colton Ballet Company of Augusta
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society, Inc.
Jessye Norman School of the Arts