New Grant Information
The City of Visalia has released its application and guidelines for the 2010 Community Arts Grant Program. The Community Arts Grant Program focuses on developing local cultural resources, and supporting programs and activities that reach diverse segments of the community.  The Community Grants Program identifies two types of grants for funding: Seed Grants and Community Support Grants.  Grant requests can range from $250 to $1,500 per grant year.  Community Support Grants generally do not exceed $500. Completed Applications for the 2010 Grant Program must be received in the Visalia Convention Center Administration Office no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2009.  You may print out the complete guidelines and 2010ApplicationCityArts.pdf or you may save as the application as an Excel file, 2010Application.xls

Grant Resources
As a benefit to our members, the Consortium has compiled a resource manual that lists Foundation grants available to nonprofits organizations that promote the arts. To request a copy of this resource, contact Caroline Koontz at ckoontz@ci.visalia.ca.us.