Most non-profit arts/cultural organizations are nearly entirely grant funded. Building relationships with funding agencies is almost as important as the quality of the work when attempting to obtain and maintain a funding source. The ability to measure results is often as important as project ideas and goals.
Public/Govt. “Funding Food Chain”:
NEA to Organization/Artist AND/OR
NEA to State Arts Council to Organization/Artist AND/OR
NEA to State Arts Council to County Cultural & Heritage Comm to Organization/Artist
Most Government and Foundation sources require a complex grant application process along with quarterly or interim and final reports. If funds are not spent entirely or correctly they may be required to be returned. Be sure to note, in advance, spending restrictions and matching requirements imposed by each funder.
NEA (Federal) or NJSCA (State) grants are a “seal of approval”,
of sorts, that may significantly help to increase the chance of
obtaining other types of funding, such as…
- Corporate/Foundation
- Individual/Private Donors
- Membership
See funding link list below. Other Funders include: Target, Campbell Soup, Comcast, Boeing, PSE&G, etc., as well as local county cultural and heritage commissions and other state arts councils and federally funded agencies.
About Me
- Gallery JC
- I was born and raised in New Jersey. I love New Jersey! I am well traveled, around the US and the world, but have always lived in New Jersey and probably always will. I am most grateful to have found the love of my life. He is the best person I know. My family and friends are the most important thing to me. Unfortunately I can't spend as much time with them as I would like because of making a living. Doing something with my life that matters to me is more important than making money. I love the arts and culture and believe that helping to make them grow and thrive is more than a hobby or career but a mission.