Wavemaker Arts Grants are available to arts non-profit organizations providing inclusive arts and culture programming in Tempe (501c3 status required). The Community Arts Grants Program supports a commitment to advancing Tempe as a vibrant and progressive community for cultural and artistic activity, and aims to fulfill the following recommendations from the Arts and Culture Plan:

Increase and promote Community-Initiated Arts projects
Support community festivals celebrating cultural diversity
Continue, expand and enhance informal arts programming provided in community settings
Amount: Up to $10,000 – no match required

Deadline: July 1, 2024

How to Apply: All applicants are required to meet with Maja Aurora, Community Arts Manager, before completing the application. Schedule a meeting and find the application at www.tempe.gov/artsgrants

Expectations:

Project must take place in Tempe between September 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025.
Requests may include services of artists, professional services, stipends, supplies, production costs, space rentals, food, marketing and/or printing.
Project structures may include:
Performances
Residencies/Workshops
Festivals/Arts Events
Eligibility:

Non-Profit organizations providing arts programming in Tempe (501c3 status required)
Applicants are only eligible to receive one Community Arts Grant per year (September 1-June 30)