The Ogden City Arts Grants program, funded through an annual appropriation from Ogden City, makes direct grants to individuals and organizations that contribute to the cultural life of our community. Ogden City Arts Grants support projects in every art form for both well-established institutions and emerging artists.

Ogden City Arts accepts Arts Grants applications in the following two categories: 

1. General Support Grants
2. Project Grants

Ogden City Arts Grants program is competitive and requires a 1 to 1 match. The awards are made at the sole discretion of Ogden City.   Supported programs and projects will run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Ogden City Arts is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 grant cycle. 

Proposed programs/projects must take place during the grant period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Application Deadline:

Friday, January 12, 2024, at 4:00pm MST

Late applications will not be considered.

Funding Limitations

OGDEN CITY ARTS cannot fund the following as part of its Arts Grants program:

1.            Projects that do not demonstrate a broad base of funding from sources other than ACE.

2.            Projects completed prior to application date and/or start of Ogden City’s fiscal year.

3.            Projects that take place outside the jurisdiction of Ogden city.

4.            Projects that occur outside of the City’s Fiscal Year. (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)

5.            Projects that do not reasonably fit within the parameters of Art or Arts Programming.

6.            Fundraising events such as a concert or festival geared towards collecting proceeds for an organization.

Review Criteria

The following criteria are considered during the review and approval process for all grant categories:

1. Quality of the mission and objectives for the organization or project. 
2. The applicant’s history and ability to administer and implement the programs or project.
3. The artistic quality of programs, services or projects offered. 
4. Number of people served through the programs or project.
5. Number of contributing artists or creators are participating in programs or project. 
6. Community involvement and collaboration efforts. Demonstration of professional community relations and support for artists and the arts community.
7. Programs and services that consider diversity, equity, and inclusion.
8. Ability to form and execute an effective marketing plan.
9. Ability to identify and use assessment tools to evaluate the programs or project. 
10. Demonstrate an overall benefit to the citizens of Ogden.
11. Organizational or Project match to the goals and objectives outlined in the Ogden City Master Plan for Arts and Culture.
12. A realistic budget and projected income that reflects cash and in-kind match from a broad range of sources. 
13. Determination to present professional quality arts experiences as evidenced by paid performers, fair honoraria to artists, staff, etc. 
14. Completeness and clarity of application. 

Grant Workshops

 All applicants, regardless of previous OGDEN CITY ARTS GRANTS funding, are encouraged to attend one Grant Workshop.  This workshop will support perspective applicants in understanding eligible projects and navigating Ogden City Arts’ online grant application process. 

Grant writing workshops will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. 

ZOOM MEETING LINKS:   *Hint- Copy the meeting details into your calendar.

10am Meeting

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Meeting ID: 885 6526 5529 

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc3FET8eJA 

6pm Meeting

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 • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) 
 • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) 
 • +1 669 444 9171 US 
 • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) 
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 • +1 564 217 2000 US 
 • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) 

Meeting ID: 870 5390 3994 

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcmROJIf02 

How to Apply

Thoroughly review the grant guidelines.  Applications must be completed and submitted online through Ogden City’s Grant Portal.  In anticipation of submitting, please see the application questions located on the Arts Grants website page for your advanced preparation. 

Helpful hints:  

APPLY NOW through the Ogden City Grant Portal

QUESTIONS

All applicants are invited and encouraged to contact the Arts Administrator with any questions.

Lorie Buckley, Arts Administrator
 Ogden City Arts

2501 Wall Avenue   
 Ogden, UT 84401

arts@ogdencity.com

DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2024 at 4pm MT

Late applications will not be considered.

To view a list of current 2023-2024 grantees, please see here.