Fine Arts Commission Accepting Grant Applications

The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission is inviting arts organization to apply for small grants to support activities that will take place in Bethlehem between June 1 and May 31, 2013.

This grant program supports the mission of the Fine Arts Commission, which is to provide leadership in the arts through advocacy, education, and celebration.  The grants are offered to encourage new works of art, educational programs, exhibits, presentations, and other arts-related activities.

Submit two copies of proposals for funding to the Small Grants Committee, Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, P.O. Box 1851, Bethlehem, PA, 18106, postmarked no later than Friday, April 13, 2012.   Proposals postmarked after that date cannot be considered.    

Eligibility for the grants is limited to:

• Projects that are to take place or be presented in Bethlehem.  They may have other nearby venues as well.
• Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations     
• Organizations that are arts-related or that propose a project that is arts-related in fulfillment of their mission
• One proposal from an organization per funding cycle
• Proposals to fund specific arts activities, presentations, events, programs, or works.  Proposals to fund capital campaigns, cover annual operating expenses, pay for the purchase of buildings, or reduce the organization’s acquired debt are not eligible.
• Proposals for $3,000 or less. An awardee may be granted all or part of the money it applies for.  In 2011, the total award pool was divided among three projects.

The Small Grants Program Committee will review all proposals that are submitted in time and make formal recommendations for awards to the Fine Arts Commission at its regular meeting in the first week of May.

Anyone with questions about the program and process can contact Donald Spieth at: dspieth7@ptd.net.