Final Week to Apply for an Arts & Culture Operating Support Grant

April 21, 2023

Established 501(c)(3) Dubuque-based nonprofit organizations with a primary mission to provide the general public with programs and activities in areas directly concerned with arts, arts education, or cultural heritage are invited to submit applications to the Arts & Culture Operating Support grant program.

This program is intended to increase the community's access to a wide range of inclusive and diverse arts and cultural experiences that support economic activity, empower community engagement, and cultivate an equitable community of choice.

Funding requests are based on the organization's certified operating expenses for their most recently completed fiscal year. The maximum funding an organization can receive is calculated at 6% of those operating expenses, not to exceed $30,000. No match is required. 

Application Access and Deadline

• Applications must be submitted via the online application portal at https://cityofdubuque.slideroom.com.

• Applications for the Operating Support program are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. 

Additional Resources

• An online recording of the informational webinar is available.

• All information related to application guidelines, scoring rubric, and access to the online application portal are at www.cityofdubuque.org/artsgrants.

• Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs staff is available to address questions and assist in the application process.

For additional information, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/artsandculture or contact City of Dubuque Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs at artsculture@cityofdubuque.org or 563.690.6059.