City of Dubuque Arts & Culture Grant Program to Engage and Empower BIPOC Creativity and Culture Announced

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The City of Dubuque and the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission are now accepting applications from eligible entities for a newly established, non-recurring Arts & Culture grant program funded by a national grant from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE).
 
The GARE regranting program aims to support Dubuque-based organizations in their work to empower and elevate Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) voices, creativity, and culture.
 
Non-profits, groups operating under the umbrella of a fiscal agent, and established groups working in service to the broader Dubuque-community are eligible to request $500 to $2,000 to support activities to occur during the funding period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 that:

• Engage and represent BIPOC visionaries, creatives, and culture bearers in organizational development, project planning, or program delivery;
• Broaden outreach and promotion of BIPOC-centered programs and activities;
• Expand access to arts and cultural experiences for BIPOC youth, families, and residents.

Applications for the GARE regranting program are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022. Application guidelines, scoring rubric, and access to the online application portal is available at www.cityofdubuque.org/artsgrants.
 
To learn more about the GARE regranting program, an informational webinar will be offered for any and all interested in learning more about program details:

• Friday, April 22 from 2-3 p.m. – Click here to register for the webinar.

The webinar will also be recorded and posted to the City’s website for those unable to attend the live broadcast.
 
Grant applications must be submitted online by the aforementioned deadline. Direct access to the online application is at https://cityofdubuque.slideroom.com.
 
For additional information, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/artsandculture or contact City of Dubuque Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jenni Petersen-Brant at jbrant@cityofdubuque.org or 563.690.6059.

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