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Arts Operating Grant
Arts Operating Grants provide funds to arts organizations that offer year-round, high-quality arts programs and services that support the Council’s mission to “cultivate and advance the arts and creativity throughout Vermont.” These grants directly advance Outcome Three of the Arts Council’s Strategic Framework, which asserts that organizations and artists serving Vermont’s citizens build vibrant and creative communities.
Therefore, the strongest applicants will be from arts organizations that demonstrate a strong and consistent presence in their community as arts service providers. They deliver quality programming in partnership with civic, non-arts, and/or educational organizations so that everyone in Vermont has access to the arts and creativity in their life, education, and community.
This year, we are offering one-year operating grants. The three-year operating grant program will reopen in FY2027.
Please note: Eligible applicants may apply for either Arts Project OR Arts Operating in FY2025, but not both. Current 3 year operating grantees are not eligible.
For examples of who we fund, see this list of FY24 Arts Operating grantees
Funding
The Arts Operating Grant program is funded by the Vermont Arts Council, the Vermont Community Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Accessibility
The Council accepts grant applications via an online form. If you require an alternate format or assistance to access the application, please contact the grant program manager listed above or Michele Bailey, accessibility coordinator by email or at 802.402.4614. Voice and relay calls welcome.
Grant Contact
Amy Cunningham
802.402.4953
[email protected]
Office Hours: Sign up here for a phone or video meeting with a program officer.
Key Dates
Application deadline: May 15, 2024
Notifications in August 2024
Guidelines
Arts Operating Grant Guidelines
Application
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