Grants Larch Creative Fund Grants
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: June 1, 2025 – 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. A total of $50,000 will be awarded to artists or organizations. Grant funding will be awarded commensurate with the project scope and impact, in amounts determined at the discretion of the jury committee.
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.
GUIDELINES
- Projects should directly benefit individuals, audiences, or communities in the state of Georgia.
- Projects must be completed by April 1, 2026. Incomplete projects by the proposed fulfillment date will be subject to a revocation of funds.
- Collaborative projects are encouraged.
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? - Completion of a form detailing actual expenditures versus the proposed budget
- Photos/videos of the project
APPLY ONLINE – No Fee
Larch Creative Fund Project Application 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 timelines and budgets should be as complete as possible, with the understanding that there is a certain amount of flexibility in both. The project budget should demonstrate how the funding will be utilized. The project timeline should illustrate a path to completion of the project. Download the budget form here.
DATES
- June 1, 2025: Application submission deadline
- June 15, 2025: Grantees determined by jury
- June 20, 2025: Grantees notified
- June 27, 2025: Initial funds distributed
About:
Spruill Center for the Arts fosters creativity and social connections through the arts by offering a diverse visual arts program to students of all ages and skill levels, providing a platform for artists to share their talents through exhibitions, sales, and instructional opportunities.
Spruill Center for the Arts Education Center
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
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