Arts & History Grants

Arts & History Grants is sponsored by City of Boise. The City of Boise's Arts & History Grants program supports cultural projects benefiting Boise residents. Individual artists can receive funding for projects that contribute to the community.

Euna Grants - City of Boise - Arts & History: Annual Grant FY26 Arts & History: Annual Grant FY26 Arts & History: Annual Grant FY26 The Boise City Department of Arts & History awards funding annually to support people in established and emerging cultural fields with projects designed to benefit Boise residents. The program operates on a yearly cycle by fiscal years (October 1 through September 30).

Applicants can apply for grant amounts between $1,000 and $5,000 (in $500 increments). Grants are reviewed by a panel consisting of members of the community and the Arts & History Commission, and awarded based on quality, community benefit, alignment with the City of Boise's vision of A City for Everyone, accessibility, and management.

The Annual Grant Program supports the Department of Arts & History’s (A&H) mission to cultivate a distinct sense of place that reflects Boise’s rich past, diverse communities, and unique natural setting by creating opportunities that nurture and sustain Boise’s creative economy. Arts and History (Grant Maker) https://www. gotomygrants.

com/Public/Opportunities/Details/de988066-4cfa-47b4-a300-d3063f701e33 Other Submission Requirements Applicants must download, complete, and then upload the BUDGET TEMPLATE EXCEL SHEET for their application to be considered complete.

Question Submission Information Question Submission Open Date Question Submission Close Date Question Submission Email Address Question Submission Additional Information If you have questions about your project, please consult with Grants & Outreach Programs Manager Makenzi Dunstan. In-person and virtual meeting times are offered on Thursdays between 9 a. m.

- 11 a. m. and Fridays between 10 a.

m. - 12 p. m.

If there are no times available that fit your schedule, please reach out to Makenzi Dunstan directly at mdunstan@cityofboise. org or 208-608-7793. In the email, please let her know if there are any specific dates or times that work best for you.

You can request feedback on a completed draft version of your application. Please give staff one (1) week before the application due date to review. Staff cannot guarantee a thorough review if you submit your draft after that time, due to time constraints.

Draft reviews are completed on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional Eligibility Information To be considered for funding through the A&H grant program, proposals must: Be completed by an individual*, as a representative of an organization, or as a representative of a nonprofit Friends group associated with a government agency. Directly benefits residents living within Boise City Limits.

If the project involves an event, the venue must be located within Boise City Limits. Meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards regarding physical accessibility to project venues.

Comply with the Department of Arts & History's Equal Opportunity Statement: Boise City Department of Arts & History does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or disability. Include a budget using the provided template.

*Individuals may apply, but this grant does not fund professional development or creation of individual work without a public component (that is, having the work accessible for free or low cost to the public). Additional Information URL https://www. boiseartsandhistory.

org/opportunities/arts-history-grants/annual-arts-history-grant-program/ Proposals are evaluated based on the following criteria: Alignment with City of Boise and Department of Arts & History's Vision/Mission (20%) Additional details on each criteria category can be found here .

Review and Selection Process A panel made up of members of the Arts & History Commission and arts and history practitioners from diverse communities works both independently and alongside Arts & History program staff to evaluate grant applications, ensuring an equitable, fair, and thorough review and ranking process. Note : All participants in the Arts & History grant review panel are bound by a conflict of interest policy.

An actual or apparent conflict of interest relates to a fiduciary, professional, or personal relationship with an applicant that would prevent an unbiased review. The FY26 Annual Grant application opens on May 1, and the deadline is June 16. A review panel will evaluate all applications submitted and make recommendations to Arts & History staff over a period of at least four weeks.

The review panel evaluates, scores, and convenes to discuss the applications according to the criteria listed in the guidelines. Arts & History staff presents recipient recommendations to the Arts & History Commission, as well as Mayor and City Council, and provides at least two weeks for comment or questions prior to sending applicant notifications of award status.

Anticipated Announcement Dates Arts & History staff will notify grant applicants of award status in September 2025 .