"I'm proud of our revolving grants program, which funds numerous projects each year. The truth is, even a modest award can make the difference between stop and go when getting a cultural event off the ground. In these tough economic times, a little help can take an artist a long way."  
     
 
- Jennifer Hall,
Board President
   
 
 
 
Grants
 
   
 

Over the last 25 years, our agency has distributed more than $3.5 million in community grants.

Today, our year-round funding program averages 100 grants annually. We focus on broad scale ideas for the city, from afterschool programs for at-risk youth to helping develop long-term cultural tourism projects. After all, in virtually every case, the most successful cities around the country of comparable size to Jackson are using the arts as a key magnet for economic development and image enhancement.

 
   
   
Applications  
   
Check back soon for online application materials. Until then, send an application request to jon@artsnow.net, and a packet will be forwarded directly.  
   
Categories  
   
MAJOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS (MCP)
   
Intended Purpose: To enhance arts and cultural opportunities within the Greater Jackson area.
   
Who May Apply: Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.
   
Award Size: $3,000-$5,000
   
Deadline: October 31, March 31
   
ARTS EDUCATION/ARTS THERAPY (AET)
   
Intended Purpose: To use the arts to build self-esteem and develop
self-discipline/productivity.
   
Who May Apply: Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations; K-12 schools and colleges; social service agencies; comunity centers; civic organizations; certified art therapists.
   
Award Size: $2,500
   
Deadline: October 31, March 31
   
CREATIVE ARTIST (CA)
   
Intended Purpose: To aid individual artists in the development of adventurous and imaginative new works.
   
Who May Apply: Professional artists, emerging artists, and art students.
   
Award Size: $1,500
   
Deadline: October 31, March 31
   
NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS (NA)
   
Intended Purpose: To use the arts to enhance quality of life to neighborhoods within the Greater Jackson area.
   
Who May Apply: Neighborhood associations and community activists.
   
Award Size: $750
   
Deadline: Revolving Monthly
   
S.O.S. FUNDING (SOS)
   
Intended Purpose: To provide emergency dollars for worthy projects and professional/artistic development opportunities.
   
Who May Apply: Arts and cultural organizations; K-12 schools and colleges; social service agencies; community centers; civic organizations; professional artists; emerging artists; art students.
   
Award Size: $500
   
Deadline: Revolving Monthly
 
   
Process  
   
MAJOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS, ARTS EDUCATION/ARTS THERAPY, CREATIVE ARTIST
 

Staff Review
Arts Council staff will screen all applications for clarity, completeness,
and compliance with program guidelines. Funding recommendations will be based on expression of need, availability of program funds, and the number, if any, of applicant's funded projects during the current fiscal year (October 1 thru September 30).

Award Determinations
The Greater Jackson Arts Council Executive Committee will make final funding determinations based on staff presentations.

Processing Time
Please allow 15-30 days from date of deadline to funding notification.

 
   
Past Recipients  
   
CULTURAL FUNDING GRANTS FY 2005  
   
Eric W. Wells S.O.S. Funding 550
Bridget D. Archer S.O.S. Funding 500
Bridget D. Archer S.O.S. Funding 500
VPS Video Producer Services S.O.S. Funding

300
Xtreme Dance School S.O.S. Funding 500
Kathryn Rodenmeyer S.O.S. Funding 500
St. Richard's School S.O.S. Funding 500
Lorena Manriquez S.O.S. Funding 500
Becky Tidwell S.O.S. Funding 500
Dorothy Moore S.O.S. Funding 800
Smarty Pants Educational Services S.O.S. Funding 500
Resurrection Outreach of MS S.O.S. Funding 500
TIFHAP, Inc S.O.S. Funding 500
Willie Cory McLendon S.O.S. Funding 500
Jimmy Jarratt/HV Courtyard S.O.S. Funding 175
Johnny Hubbard/HV Courtyard S.O.S. Funding 175
Dexter Allen/HV Courtyard S.O.S. Funding 175
Gary Scott/HV Courtyard S.O.S. Funding 100
MS Puppetry Guild S.O.S. Funding 500
Kuumba Afrikan Dance-N-Drum S.O.S. Funding 500
Xtreme Dance School S.O.S. Funding 750
Manship House Museum S.O.S. Funding 500
Rosia Crisler S.O.S. Funding 750
     
Christ the King School Neighborhood Arts 750
First Hyde Park Neighborhood Arts 750
Middlebrook UMS Neighborhood Arts 750
Datta Yoga Center/ Indian Outreach Neighborhood Arts 750
Jim's Grocery/Prosperity Street Neighborhood Arts 750
In the Midst Prayer Warriors Neighborhood Arts 750
Fondren North Renaissance Neighborhood Arts 750
Jim's Grocery Neighborhood Arts 750
Lawrence Road Neighborhood Neighborhood Arts 750
Presto Heights Neighborhood Arts 750
Poindexter Park Neighborhood Neighborhood Arts 750
First Hyde Park Neighborhood Arts 750
MS Musician's Association Neighborhood Arts 750
Meadow Ridge Senior Association Neighborhood Arts 750
Field's Cafe/Ken Shows Neighborhood Arts 750
Dalton/Deerpark Neighborhood Neighborhood Arts 600
Poindexter Family Fun Day Neighborhood Arts 750
Beautiful View Block Club Neighborhood Arts 750
Jim's Grocery Neighborhood Arts 750
Presidential Hills Neighborhood Arts 750
     
MS Sound Stage & Lighting Creative Artist 1200
Nicholas Larkins Creative Artist 750
Glenn Stamps Creative Artist 500
John Paul Creative Artist 1500
Margaret Olivia Hutton Creative Artist 750
Lorena Manriquez Creative Artist 1500
MS Sound Stage & Lighting Creative Artist 1000
Ginger Williams Creative Artist 750
Janice K. Neal Creative Artist 1500
     
IBC City Dance Program Arts Education/Therapy 2500
Davis Magnet School Arts Education/Therapy 2500
Jackson Urban League Arts Education/Therapy 2500
Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Arts Education/Therapy 2500
Continental Association Arts Education/Therapy 1000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson Arts Education/Therapy 2500
Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson Arts Education/Therapy 1000
East MS Conference/YPD Arts Education/Therapy 2500
Judith Mosal-Crotty Arts Education/Therapy 2000
Linx-Jackson Chapter Arts Education/Therapy 1000
Junior Auxiliary of Clinton Arts Education/Therapy 750
Kuumba Afrikan Dance-N-Drum Arts Education/Therapy 1500
Xtreme Dance School Arts Education/Therapy 750
Hinds County Sheriff's Reserve Arts Education/Therapy 1500
Jackson Medical Mall Foundation Arts Education/Therapy 750
Polarity Dance Theatre Arts Education/Therapy 2000
John Paul/Shawn Leopard Arts Education/Therapy 1500
Mississippi Opera Association Arts Education/Therapy 1000
     
Mississippi Museum of Art Major Cultural Programs 5000
International Ballet Competition Major Cultural Programs 2500
Showtime At Jackson Major Cultural Programs 3000
Jackson Music Awards Major Cultural Programs 1850
MS Water Color Society Major Cultural Programs 1589
MS Academy of Ancient Music Major Cultural Programs 2500
Mississippi Chorus Major Cultural Programs 2000
Mississippi Opera Association Major Cultural Programs 2500
Mississippi Girl Choir Major Cultural Programs 2000
New Stage Theatre Major Cultural Programs 2500
     
Greater Belhaven Foundation Direct JCVB Pass-Thru 1145
MS African-American Chamber Direct JCVB Pass-Thru 2500
Cline Tours Direct JCVB Pass-Thru 975
MS Puppetry Guild Direct JCVB Pass-Thru 2501
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Greater Jackson Arts Council is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works in public/private partnership with the City of Jackson and the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau. Our agency also receives public funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, Hinds County Board of Supervisors, U.S. Department of Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additionally, our programs and services are supported by private foundations, corporate donors, our volunteer board of directors, and individuals committed to cultural development in the city.
 

Calendar
Grant Deadlines
 

October 31 and March 31
  -Major Cultural Programs -Arts Education/Arts Education
-Creative Artist
   
Revolving Monthly
  -S.O.S. Funding -Neighborhood Arts