City of South Lake Tahoe announces new Arts, Culture, and Tourism microgrants program

Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 5:35pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Arts,
Culture, and Tourism Commission has announced the inaugural Arts, Culture, and Tourism microgrants program.

The program will fund free and publicly accessible artistic projects within the` South Lake Tahoe city limits including visual, performing, and literary arts, and cultural events. The pilot program is to act as a catalyst by providing multiple, small grants to the South Lake Tahoe community by investing in local arts, culture, and tourism projects. Up to $15,000 in grants will be awarded for the 2023 pilot year in amounts between $500-$5000.

Funds must be expended within one year from the date of the award.

“We are excited to continue to invest in the Arts, Culture, and Tourism in our community. The microgrant program provides equitable opportunities for all artists allowing them to showcase their talents and creativity throughout our City. We look forward to seeing the artistic projects
that result from this program and that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, ” stated City Manager Joe Irvin.

The application period is open from February 15 to April 17 by 5 p.m. The City encourages individual artists, arts-oriented groups, event organizers, civic groups, non-profits, public and private school teachers and programs, and cultural groups to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the grant review committee and awards will be announced on or by Tuesday, May 9.

Who Can Apply:
Individual Artists
Arts-Oriented Groups
Event Organizers
Civic Groups (Soroptimists, Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.)
Non-profits (must demonstrate 501c3 status)
Public and Private School Teachers and Programs

Who Cannot Apply:
Current City staff
Current members of City Council and Boards and Commissions, and their immediate family members

For full program guidelines and the grant application, visit: www.cityofslt.us/ACTmicrogrant.

Interested parties may also email grantprogram@cityofslt.us with questions.