BCAA Endowment Grant

Important: Be sure to read the grant guidelines as changes have been made since the last Endowment Grant round. Requests that do not include the required information and attachments will not be considered for funding.

The BCAA Endowment was established through the generous support of Neodata Services to further artistic excellence and promote stability among artists and cultural organizations operating within Boulder County.

Applicants may choose to apply for General Operating, project or equipment support. Successful proposals will demonstrate relevance and measurable impact on the community.

The minimum grant award is $1,000 (the applicant can request less). The General Operating Support funding cap is $5,000. All applicants must be members of BCAA.  Access to the grant program is a member benefit.

BCAA Endowment grants are available twice each year (see guidelines for details) in Spring and late Summer. The opening and deadline dates for the Spring cycle will be on April 9, 2026 and June 11, 2026. Individual artists and organizations may only receive one grant per calendar year and may not receive grants in two consecutive cycles. 

If you need more information and guidance about the application process, please email charlotte@bouldercountyarts.org. Si necesita ayuda en español contacte a Soledad Diaz at soledad@bouldercountyarts.org para agendar una reunion informativa. 

All proposals must be submitted through the online application form. The application links, below, will be activated when we begin accepting proposals for the grant cycle. Be sure to read information about funding priorities.  

Final Report: A final report must be submitted within 12 months of the grant award date or prior to applying for any other BCAA grants. You must use the online final report form.

Who may apply: BCAA will accept applications from any individual artist, arts organization, arts group, or school that is in and operates in Boulder County for at least one year. 501(c)(3) status is not required.

Activities not funded: The following activities are not eligible for support through the BCAA Endowment grant program:

  • Fundraising activities
  • Money for prizes
  • Membership and ticket selling campaigns
  • Travel expenses
  • Deficit reduction
  • Receptions
  • Organizations or individuals that practice discrimination of any kind
  • Efforts to influence legislation or support candidates for political office
  • Organizations or individuals that have received a BCAA Endowment grant in the previous cycle

Review previously awarded grants here.

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