Grants

SPECIAL GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

FY 2023 P.L.A.C.E Grant - Six $15,000 Grants will be awarded.

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The application period opened on 1/18/2023. See below for more details and apply by April 28. 

About the grant

This is a competitive grant program that will support community-initiated projects related to Arlington’s history, built environment, and/or cultural heritage that will reinforce the goals of the Arts Commission and enhance Arlington’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This grant seeks proposals that are at the intersection of arts, culture and heritage with the goal to provide arts opportunities to communities that have had less access to arts programming, education, and other art services.   Arlington's historic communities are a critical priority for this funding.

The Arts Commission will support projects that:

• Enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion by presenting programs that advance the understanding of Arlington neighborhood history and cultural practices.
• Increase the capacity and economic impact of artists and art groups from historic communities.
• Have significant impact on the community and advance cultural equity in Arlington;
• Result in distinctive, high quality, and meaningful arts and/or cultural experiences in Arlington; and
• Foster community partnerships and advance the vision and values of the Arts Commission.

Eligibility Requirements and Evaluation Criteria 

To be eligible to receive a FY23 P.L.A.C.E. Grant, applicants can be the following:

• Any individual that has a physical property address in Arlington County (post office boxes are not eligible);
• An institution, community group, and/or organization that serves Arlingtonians and/or utilizes a historic property; 
• A civic/citizen and/or homeowner’s association that serves Arlington County; or
• A 501(c)(3) organization in Arlington County.

Eligible Projects

Successful applicants will receive grant support in the amount of $15,000. Matching funds are not required. Examples of eligible projects could include the following:

• Historic research;
• Documentation of historic resources, stories, and/or experiences;
• Oral histories;
• Multimedia, radio, or film programs
• Written publications and/or brochures about an aspect of Arlington’s architectural or cultural history;
• Digitization projects and/or creation of digital products (i.e., story maps, apps, timelines, websites, etc);
• Art and Cultural programs, workshops, or events
• Educational activities (i.e., lectures, workshops, interpretive programs of public art, architecture, and other iconic features of the community);

PLACE Grant Guidelines(PDF, 354KB)  Directrices de subvención  إرشادات المنحة   የስጦታ መመሪያዎች  Тэтгэлгийн удирдамж

Grant Application

Application Period

The grant application period for FY23 is from January 18, 2023, to April 28, 2023. A formal award letter will be sent to grant recipients by June 30, 2023. 

Process and Timeline

FY23 PLACE applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria

How to Apply

The application process is electronic via Slideroom. The application period will open on January 18, 2023. Complete and submit the Grant application by Friday, April 28, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.

To complete this process, you will need access to a computer with the latest version of Adobe Reader software, internet access, and the ability to send and receive emails. The Grants office can assist those who need help submitting an online application.

Please direct any requests for application assistance to sraphael@arlingtonva.us.

Click here to apply.

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FY 2024 Arlington Arts Grants Program -NOW OPEN

Grants offered for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) are the Individual Artist Grant(PDF, 386KB) for individual artists and the General Operating Support Guidelines(PDF, 549KB) for arts organizations. Please see guidelines for eligibility. Arts Organizations that are applying for the P.L.A.C.E. Grant may also apply for a GOS Grant. 

Applications will be available to those who attend a grant preparation workshop. See below for more details.

  About the Arlington Arts Grants Program

The Arlington Commission for the Arts administers the grants program for Arlington County artists and arts and cultural organizations. The Arlington County Policy for the Support of Arts Organizations and Artists (as approved by the Arlington County Board on December 8, 1990) describes eligibility for the program, application procedures and criteria for evaluation.  The Arlington Arts Grants Program is an important way that the County addresses its investment in our arts infrastructure. As you apply for support, consider the ways in which your work helps to further the vision and values of Enriching Lives: Arlington Arts and Cultural Strategy .

Enriching Lives also aligns with the following goals set forth in the Policy for the Support of Arts Organizations and Artists:

1. To create a climate within the County that is conducive to the growth and development of Arlington’s artists and arts organizations through public and private support.
2. To foster the development of excellence and diversity in the arts, ensuring that a varied program of cultural activities is available to satisfy the interests of Arlington’s citizens.
3. To guarantee to all Arlington artists and arts organizations an open and fair policy which assures equal access to County arts resources.
4. To encourage development of public/private partnerships in support of the arts.

GRANT INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

IMPORTANT: Applications for outdoor festivals previously administered by Arlington Cultural Affairs are now coordinated by Arlington County Special Events. For more information, visit Special Events in Arlington County.

****THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS MONETARY GRANTS. ALL THOSE WHO WISH TO INQUIRE REGARDING SPACE AND SERVICES MUST EMAIL ANTOINETTE ESSEX, FACILITIES MANAGER.****

FY 2023 Current Grantees