The 2021-22 Tacoma Creates funding applications are now available! Please see the press release below for more information. Deadline for the Comprehensive Organizational Support application is March 15, 2021, 11:59pm. Deadline for the Impact Funding application is March 29, 2021, 11:59pm. ________________________________ Applications for 2021-2022 Tacoma Creates Funding Now Available Comprehensive Organizational Support Applications Due March 15, 2021 Impact Funding Applications Due March 29, 2021 TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its second year of funding, supporting cultural organizations' work to be done between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Tacoma Creates supports organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science through two funding categories: Comprehensive Organizational Support and Impact Funding. Funding is determined through a competitive application process and is intended to help eligible non-profit organizations expand equitable access to public programs, grow educational options for youth, increase opportunities in neighborhoods throughout Tacoma, and build sustainability for continued services. "In our current inaugural year of Tacoma Creates funding, cultural organizations in Tacoma have demonstrated their resilience, creativity, and ability to serve the community in new ways," said Lisa Jaret, Tacoma Creates Program Manager. Davon White, Chair of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, added, "Tacoma Creates funds are helping cultural organizations in their efforts to strengthen and empower our underserved communities, and we're looking forward to supporting more vibrant, accessible, and diverse events and education programs throughout our city." Comprehensive Organizational Support Funding Organizations that apply for Comprehensive Organizational Support funding may request up to 15 percent of their total annual budget, based on the average of their actual income over their last three completed fiscal years, up to a maximum of $400,000. Applicants in this category must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in the City of Tacoma and provide a wide range of ongoing cultural programs, including programming available to the general public, as well as youth education programs. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on March 15, 2021. Impact Funding Organizations that apply for Impact Funding may request a minimum of $3,000, and up to $50,000 for a single program or multiple programs. Impact Funding can support general public programs and/or youth education programs. Organizations in this category may be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, or may apply with an eligible fiscal sponsor. Business District Associations and Neighborhood Councils recognized by the City of Tacoma, Affiliate Cultural Organizations within a larger non-profit, and organizations that are based in Pierce County but whose primary work happens in Tacoma may also be eligible. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on March 29, 2021. Application Support Prospective applicants for both categories are encouraged to attend free workshops (via Zoom) explaining the application process and how to develop a strong proposal. Registration links and information on how to contact staff directly for application assistance are available online. Detailed eligibility criteria, program and application guidelines, and access to the online application form are available on the Tacoma Creates website. During its inaugural year, Tacoma Creates funded 58 cultural organizations that created new and innovative ways to provide programming to the community despite COVID-19 mandates of physical distancing. Through online opportunities, providing materials for at-home learning, and deepening work that addresses emerging and evolving community needs, these organizations continue to innovate. Their reach was further expanded through facilitated partnerships with Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma Public Schools, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Metro Parks Tacoma, and the YMCA. Tacoma Creates is a voter-approved initiative to increase access to arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences by reducing barriers to access and expanding offerings, particularly for underserved youth. Contracts totaling near $5 million were awarded during the inaugural year. More information about Tacoma Creates is available at www.tacomacreates.org. CLARISSA GINES Program Coordinator, Tacoma Creates Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality (she/her) 253.591.5174 TACOMA VENUES & EVENTS<tacomavenues.org> Tacoma Dome<http://www.tacomadome.org/> | Greater Tacoma Convention Center<http://www.tacomaconventioncenter.org/> Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/arts> | Tacoma Creates<http://www.tacomacreates.org/> | Special Events<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/specialevents> [LOGO_HORIZONTAL_email]<http://www.tacomacreates.org/>