Grants are available to nonprofit organizations of all sizes serving the citizens of Norfolk through the arts and humanities.
Arts Equity Funding Support Grants are available to organizations which:
• want to expand their programming to include at least one performance in the Attucks Theatre
• want to increase diversity of programming and audiences
• have an educational component in their programming
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Complete guidelines may be found under the “Files” tab

ELIGIBILE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

1.) With budgets of less than $200,000 in cash expenses for fiscal year 2024 may apply for a grant to pay for one performance at the Attucks Theatre that is free and open to the public and/or up to $5,000 to support diversity and equity in their programming no matter where it takes place.

Note there will be additional Attucks fees for technical equipment or extra services if awarded a free performance. There is no cash match required.

Donations and other sponsorships may be accepted by the organizations. No admission taxes will accrue.

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2.) With budgets of $200,000 or more in cash expenses for fiscal year 2024 may apply for a grant to pay for one performance at the Attucks Theatre that is free and open to the public and/or up to $2,500 to support diversity and equity in their programming no matter where it takes place.

Note there will be additional Attucks fees for technical equipment or extra services if awarded a free performance. There is no cash match required.

Donations and other sponsorships may be accepted by the organizations. No admission taxes will accrue.

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3.) With a budget of any size that meets the eligibility criteria for funding by Norfolk Arts may apply for a grant of up to $5,000 for one performance at the Attucks Theatre that is ticketed.

Tickets must be sold through Ticketmaster. Organizations are responsible for the remaining rental fees, a certificate of insurance, 10% admission taxes, and customers will pay $3/ticket plus other Ticketmaster and service fees.

The online grant application deadline is Sunday, September 8, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST. This is a receipt deadline. There are no extensions, no exceptions. Late applications will not be accepted.

All applicants are welcome to meet with the arts manager to review the submission format no later than one week before the application is due via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, by telephone, or in person at a mutually convenient location. Weekend and evening meetings are available.

Call 757-274-2819 or email debra.burrell@norfolk.gov for more information.

NOTE: TIMELINE for projects: November 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

THESE GRANTS ARE SPECIFICALLY FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS that respond to the arts and cultural needs of Norfolk’s ethnic and distinct communities, and underserved populations (which include minorities and traditionally under-represented populations) and that equitably promote the development of arts and culture based in those communities. Programs are presented with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

These grants were created with several goals in mind:
• to promote more funding equity for the small and medium-sized organizations
• to make the Attucks Theatre more affordable to local organizations and their audiences
• to enhance educational components in organizations’ programming
• to obtain administrative support