General Operating Support (GOS) Grants

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants is sponsored by Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Offers funding for Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations and museums to support their operations.

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants | Utah Division of Arts & Museums General Operating Support (GOS) Grants General Operating Support Grants not the right fit? Click here to go to Project Grants. General Operating Support Grant The General Operating Support funding cycle for FY26 and FY27 has closed.

The next round will open in January or February 2027. Please check back again around that time. If you have any questions, you may reach a member of our grants team at [email protected] .

GOS grants are for Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government agencies that are: Arts organizations - organizations with a primarily arts-based mission.

Museums - Art & non-art museums with a physical location in Utah that are open to the public and maintain an active collection Designated Local Arts Agencies - (through the Division of Arts & Museums) that function as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization, government agency, or a hybrid of the two. How Do We Apply for GOS funds? Organizations may choose to apply through either the full or simplified application.

Deciding which application to use is based on budget and expected grant award amount. The simplified application is primarily for organizations with budgets of $20,000 or less, or organizations with budgets over $20,000 that historically receive modest grant awards ($6,000). Organizations with annual revenue of less than $5,000 are not eligible for GOS and can contact the Grants Team to learn about other options.

The Utah Arts & Museums team has worked with grantees, a task force of the Arts & Museums Advisory Board , and UA&M subject matter experts to refine the grants process. The guidelines provide important details about the applications. General Operating Support Application Guidelines> SIMPLIFIED General Operating Support Guidelines> How do I access the application form?

Starting in February , you may access the application through our online grants portal . You will need a portal account to access our grant applications. If you do not have one, please submit a new user request through the portal or contact the grants staff.

Creation of an account can take up to two days. Where can I find the budget sheet? You can access the FY26/27 budget sheet here and budget tips here .

Other budget forms will not be accepted. NEW THIS YEAR: The budget form now includes a sample budget and a short slideshow with helpful tips on how to complete the budget form. Note: In order to provide more transparency in our grant process, we are including the scoring rubrics that will be used by GOS review panelists.

You may refer to these rubrics as you are completing your application. GOS Scoring Rubric | Simplified GOS Scoring Rubric We have also created the UA&M Grant Expenses Reference Guide to help applicants/grantees understand which expenses are eligible for GOS funds. ▸ How do I access the online grant system?

Visit the grants portal to access your online application. All applications must be submitted through this portal. If you already have an account, login with your credentials and start an application!

If you forget your password, you can request a new one. New to our system? It can take up to two days to get access to the portal, so please plan ahead!

You can request access to the grants portal by clicking on "new user" when you reach the grants portal page. If you have any questions, please contact: Stephanie Rokich, Grants Manager, or Racquel Cornali, Grants Coordinator. Both can be reached at [email protected] or 801.

663. 8457. ▸ How do I comply with HB 261 - Equal Opportunity Initiatives?

General Operating Support grants are funded primarily with state dollars. Grantees should familiarize themselves with HB 261 Equal Opportunity Initiatives (2024 General Session). Per state law, grant funds may not be used for prohibited discriminatory practices as defined in Utah Code 53B-1-118 .

When crafting your grant narrative, be sure to adhere to the guidance in HB261. ▸ What supporting/required documents will I need to submit an application? You will need the following documents for any grant you apply for through UA&M: UEI Number: All organizations will need a Unique Entity Identifier from sam.

gov. This is free to apply for (this is not required for Individual Folk Artists) Now Playing Utah: You will need to upload a screenshot of your organization or event listing on NowPlayingUtah. com Work samples or other supporting documentation that demonstrates your organization's work Depending on the grant you are applying for, there will be different attachments/requirements that are specific to that grant opportunity.

Please review the guidelines for the grant you are applying for and familiarize yourself with the necessary information and documentation. ▸ Can I apply through a fiscal sponsor? Our agency allows fiscal sponsorship for project grants only, not General Operating Support.

Please review our one-sheet on Fiscal Sponsorship for additional details. ▸ What resources are available to me as I prepare my application? The grant guidelines provide information on the questions asked, eligibility, requirements and grant writing tips.

Also, our friendly grants team is available to answer any questions! Please contact them: Stephanie Rokich, Grants Manager, or Racquel Cornali, Grants Coordinator. Both can be reached at [email protected] or 801.

663. 8457. ▸ Who decides which applications are funded?

All of our grants are first reviewed for eligibility and requirements by the grants staff. All eligible applications are then reviewed by a panel of community members assigned to each grant category. These panels score and comment on all applications and make funding recommendations.

These recommendations are then forwarded to the full Utah Arts & Museums Advisory Board who must approve all grant amounts before they can be awarded. Utah Division of Arts & Museums staff are not allowed to score, comment, or make funding recommendations for any applicant.

All panel review members are required to sign a conflict of interest policy and must recuse themselves from discussion and scoring of any application they may have a conflict with. ▸ How and when will we be notified if our grant request was funded? You will receive a notification via email or mail regarding the grant panels’ decision to fund (or not fund) your application.

Please refer to the guidelines specific to your grant for a timeline which will indicate when you should expect to hear from our office. ▸ Whom can we contact with questions? Our grants staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.

Feel free to email anytime or set up a time to speak by phone! Stephanie Rokich, Grants Manager, or Racquel Cornali, Grants Coordinator. Both can be reached at [email protected] or 801.

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