Arts Council Accepting Applications For Small Grants Program

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced the return of its annual Small Grants Program, which will awarding projects by Tuscaloosa County artists and non-profit organizations.

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The nonprofit says grants to all local teachers for arts-related projects are also available through the Community Foundation’s Arts in Education Grant.

The Arts Council also said applications for upcoming projects taking place between Oct. 2, 2023 and May 15, 2024. The deadline is set for Oct. 2, with recipients announced by Oct. 31.

The maximum grant amount for organizations is $1,000 and $750 to individuals.

The Arts Council said organizations can apply for Small Grants Program awards for projects like exhibits, festivals, residencies, consultants, attendance at seminars, institutes, workshops by artistic and/or administrative staff and productions.

Separately, professional artists may apply for grants covering pilot or short-term projects or opportunities such as seminars, workshops, conferences or apprenticeships with master artists.

Lastly, the Arts in Education Grant provides funds earmarked for arts-related projects through the Community Foundation of West Alabama.

These funds will allow local educators to apply for funding from the Foundation through The Arts Council, with a deadline of Oct. 3, 2023 for grant activities which will be taking place between Oct. 3, 2023 and May 15, 2024.

The Small Grants Program has been in existence since 1986, with local artists and organizations receiving more than $140,000.

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