Grant Programs & 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsorship

The Boulder County Arts Alliance carries out part of its mission by providing funding for individual artists and organizations in Boulder County. Funding is available for all arts disciplines, including: visual arts, theatre, dance, music, storytelling, film, literature, book arts, and more!

Following is a list of our funding programs. Be sure to read the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions pages as well as the requirements for each grant.

The BCAA/Addison Mini-Grant Program is designed to sustain the creative work of individuals and small arts organizations (operating budget of $50,000 or less). $500 grants are available for artistic projects and equipment purchases.

The BCAA/Neodata Endowment was established to support artistic excellence and promote stability among individual artists and art organizations working within Boulder County. Grants are available each Fall for artistic projects or equipment purchases. Grants are available each Spring for arts organization operating support or arts in education projects. Unrestricted fellowships are available in the spring (with deadline in April) to individual artists.

The BCAA/Milash Award is designed to award the work of a representational painter. One award of $1,000 is made each spring with application deadline in May.

To see priviously awarded grants, click here.