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CORE & CORE PLUS GRANTS
2024-2025 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN JUNE 3 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2024
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The mission of Arts Fort Worth is to promote, nurture, and support the arts in Fort Worth. Arts Fort Worth’s competitive
grants programs fulfill this mission by supporting local arts organizations and the artistic programming they provide within
our city.
Arts Fort Worth grants are designed to:
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foster a culture of creativity and innovation,
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celebrate community diversity through inclusive artistic expression;
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increase accessibility and encourage broad-based participation in arts activities;
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strengthen the service capacity and business practices of arts providers; and
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promote tourism and economic growth in the City of Fort Worth.
Apply for both operating and outreach project support in one application! CORE and CORE PLUS Grant Guidelines are now available in English and Spanish. Interested in applying? Read the guidelines below and apply here.
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CORE PLUS Outreach Grants support live, summertime, in-person community engagement through the performing, visual, and interdisciplinary arts in all communities of Fort Worth. CORE PLUS Outreach Grants support live, in-person community engagement through the performing, visual, and interdisciplinary arts in all communities of Fort Worth. Apply for both Operating and Outreach Project Support with one application! If your organization's key mission is arts education, you can apply for CORE operating only.
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Review guidelines for matching grants available.
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Attend mandatory in-person training for grant applicants on June 18th or June 24th. RSVP by emailing Arts Fort Worth here. ​
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Determine budget size.
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a. Budgets under $100,000, apply for CORE Operating support under Small Budget Organizations.
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b. Budgets $100,000 and over, apply for CORE Operating support under Mid to Large Budget Organizations.
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Create an outreach project and apply for CORE PLUS matching funds up to $20,000 through this same application.
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Any representative from an applying organization must attend a grants training session. If your organization cannot attend OR you apply after the training dates, please email Arts Fort Worth at grants@artsfortworth.org
In-person
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fort Worth Community Arts Center | 1300 Gendy Street
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Video Conference
Monday, June 24, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Grant Applications Open | Comienzo de las solicitudes de subvención
June 3, 2024
Mandatory Applicant In-Person Training | Capacitación presencial obligatoria para solicitantes
June 18, 2024 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mandatory Applicant Virtual Training | Capacitación obligatoria para solicitantes
June 24, 2024 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Application Deadline | Fecha límite para presentar la solicitud
August 2, 2024
Panel Review | Revisión por parte del panel
September 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2024
Period of Performance Begins | Comienzo del periodo de presentación
October 1. 2024
Period of Performance Ends | Fin del periodo de presentación o puesta en escena
September 30, 2025
Award Notification | Notificación de adjudicación
November 2024
Period of Performance Ends
September 2024
TIMELINE
Grant Applications Open | Comienzo de las solicitudes de subvención
June 2, 2023
Mandatory Applicant In-Person Training | Capacitación presencial obligatoria para solicitantes
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June 8, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Application Deadline | Fecha límite para presentar la solicitud
July 28, 2023
Panel Review | Revisión por parte del panel
September 26 - 29, 2023
Period of Performance Begins | Comienzo del periodo de presentación
October 1. 2023
Award Notification | Notificación de adjudicación
November 2023
Q1 Service Report Deadline | Fecha límite para presentar el informe de ​servicio del Q1
January 12, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. CST
Q2 Service Report Deadline | Fecha límite para presentar el informe de servicio del Q2
April 12, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. CST
Q3 Service Report Deadline | Fecha límite para presentar el informe de servicio del (Q3)
July 12, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. CST
Period of Performance Ends | Fin del periodo de presentación o puesta en escena
September 30, 2024
Q4 Service Report & Final Report Deadlines | Fechas límite para presentar el informe de servicio del Q4 y el informe final
October 11, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. CST
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Most questions can be answered in the grant guidelines. If you need further assistance, please contact Arts Fort Worth.
When are the grant announcements made?
Organizations awarded a CORE or CORE Plus grant will be notified in November 2024.
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What are organizations evaluated on?
Applications are evaluated and scored on Community impact (50 points), capability (30 points), artistic mission (20 points) for a possible total of 100 points. For full details, please read the grant guidelines.
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What if my organization missed the training?
Please email Arts Fort Worth at grants@artsfortworth.org for assistance.
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Who should attend the training?
A representative from applicant organizations planning to apply, ideally a grant writer or someone who can communicate well with the grant writer, must particpate in either the in-person or the video conferencing.
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Other questions? Please contact Arts Fort Worth at grants@artsfortworth.org
To view the most recent Operating Support Grant Awards, click here.
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For more information about CORE Operating Grants and CORE PLUS Outreach Grants, please email grants@artsfortworth.org
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CORE Grants and CORE PLUS Outreach Grants are generously funded by the City of Fort Worth.
