Short Description
The Larch Creative Fund, in conjunction with the Spruill Center for the Arts, is seeking project proposals for innovative projects that encourage creative and critical thinking through the arts, with a focus on having fun and encouraging community participation and related activities. Grant funding amounts will be awarded commensurate with the project scope and impact, in amounts determined at the discretion of the jury committee. A total funding amount of $50,000 in grants will be awarded and distributed amongst the funded artists or organizations.
Eligibility
Individual artists, collaborations, and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to projects that:
- Engage or involve the broader public and encourage social engagement
- Are free and accessible to a diverse audience
- Are new projects to the artist or organization submitting the proposal.
These funds are intended to support innovative ideas, creative projects, community outreach, and creative thinking. Proposals for projects must be arts based and are eligible for funding for the project to take place in the state of Georgia.
Submission Requirements
- A maximum 250 word overall project summary.
- A maximum 1,000 word project proposal describing your project in detail and answering at least the following questions:
- Why is the project important?
- Who is the audience for your project and how does your project impact that audience?
- What is the intended outcome?
- What metrics will be used to measure impact?
- How does the project demonstrate or encourage critical thinking?
- 3-5 images showing proof of concept or previous relevant work
- OPTIONAL – A video (2 minute limit) that supports your project proposal
- Artist or organizational bio including contact information, website and social media channels
- Project timeline and key milestones (with deliverable dates)
- Project Budget
- Project Funding:
- Up to 50% of the total project funds will be awarded upon completion of the project contract. The remaining funds will be distributed upon completion of the key milestones submitted in the project timeline.
- Upon completion of awarded grants, recipient will have the following grant fulfillment requirements:
- Description of actual audience reached
- How did the project meet the intended outcomes. Which goals were met. If goals were unmet, please explain why and what would be done differently in the future to reach these goals.
- How did the project meet the metrics described in your project proposal?
- What key accomplishments were achieved?
How to Apply
Online Submission
Program Benefits & Awards
A total of $50,000 in grants will be funded
Entry Fee
None
Location
Georgia, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 1 June 2025
