ArtsFund in Seattle Helping Local Nonprofits

In an article in the Seattle Times, ArtsFund announced that it will be giving nearly $3 Million in funding to 70 different local nonprofits. Curious about how your organization can apply for funding from ArtsFund? Here's information on the grant process with grant deadlines, as well as the web address to get more information on ArtsFund and its mission.

The information below was obtained from the ArtsFund website at www.artsfund.org:

Eligibility

ArtsFund grants are institutionally oriented, operational grants for organizations that present or produce a season of programs. Minimum eligibility requirements for funding consideration include the following:

Note: Meeting the requirements does not guarantee funding. Criteria are subject to change.

• Be incorporated as a Washington state non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operating in the performing, visual or related arts.
• Have a minimum 3-year record of continuous operation in King or Pierce County.
• Have a board of directors consisting primarily of members who are not paid employees of the organization.
• Have at least one professional, paid, full-time management staff member (two or more staff members may combine for one FTE).
• Have an annual operating budget, averaged over three years, of at least $200,000 if operating in King County, or $100,000 if operating in Pierce County.
• Provide more than 50% of its services in King and/or Pierce Counties.
• Have an audited financial statement for the year preceding the award year on which an opinion has been expressed by an independent certified public accountant; or, have financial reports for the year preceding the application year, signed by the board treasurer.

Application Deadlines for 2009 Grants:

• New Applicants: January 30, 2009
  
• Continuing Members/Members: January 30, 2009
  
• Charter Members: February 27, 2009