View this email in your browser<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mailchi.mp/cityoftacoma/application-for-2026-community-arts-projects-funding-now-available-12872062?e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!SWBA_k45Np-SAl60-ngwq7DrhqnJIuj9Vci_3uuqX5NRseyF25Vnt0sCe1LyJzS4f_-30WFhHWCHM535aM1FRNnDIYnksd0OIQ$> [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/68eafe84-0a69-9cb8-b26a-ebebfa015ff6.png]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=58527f7490&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!SWBA_k45Np-SAl60-ngwq7DrhqnJIuj9Vci_3uuqX5NRseyF25Vnt0sCe1LyJzS4f_-30WFhHWCHM535aM1FRNnDIYlAcybZPg$> Opportunity 2026 Community Arts Projects funding [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/83f5821e-95c8-b784-733d-c2e79d8cd313.png] Previously funded projects have included (clockwise from upper left: arts and cultural programming at Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s New Year Celebration; Hilltop Artists’ creation and distribution of glass art for Tacoma Monkeyshines; arts and cultural programming at Washington State History Museum’s In The Spirit festival; arts and cultural programming at the Lincoln District Lunar New Year Festival; and music concerts by Tacoma Refugee Choir. Application Deadline: October 27, 2025, 11:59 pm ________________________________ Funding: $4,000 or $6,000 ________________________________ Eligibility: Eligibility extends to private non-profit corporations with a 501(c) designation, organized groups of people working together for a specific mission or purpose, for-profit businesses or educational institutions producing projects that are non-profit in nature, and tribes or Native non-profit organizations. Applicants are required to have offices or their place of business within Tacoma or, if they have no offices, a majority of their activities must take place within Tacoma city limits. Other eligibility requirements apply. See guidelines for complete terms<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=e529f325c5&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!SWBA_k45Np-SAl60-ngwq7DrhqnJIuj9Vci_3uuqX5NRseyF25Vnt0sCe1LyJzS4f_-30WFhHWCHM535aM1FRNnDIYmGnTp-ww$>. ________________________________ Opportunity Overview: The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming across all artistic disciplines within Tacoma city limits in 2026. Community Arts Projects funding can be used for a variety of arts-focused projects, including, but not limited to, artistic presentations, activities, events, workshops, experiences, festivals, performances, or other projects that are accessible to the general public. Funded projects must take place in Tacoma and be completed between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Funding for Community Arts Projects is determined through a competitive application process and is contingent on official approval of the budget by the City. The number of projects funded will be based on the availability of funds and review of each application as measured against the evaluation criteria detailed in the guidelines<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=9c5f8465b2&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!SWBA_k45Np-SAl60-ngwq7DrhqnJIuj9Vci_3uuqX5NRseyF25Vnt0sCe1LyJzS4f_-30WFhHWCHM535aM1FRNnDIYnhoiy3-Q$>. ________________________________ Application Workshop: A free workshop to go over the Community Arts Projects funding application and answer questions will be held virtually on October 8, from 5:30 – 7 pm at bit.ly/26CAPworkshop<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=851939fd3d&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!SWBA_k45Np-SAl60-ngwq7DrhqnJIuj9Vci_3uuqX5NRseyF25Vnt0sCe1LyJzS4f_-30WFhHWCHM535aM1FRNnDIYl_wuWDlQ$>. 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First time applicants are strongly encouraged to attend or watch the recording. ________________________________ More Info: Visit www.tacoma.gov/artsopps<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=a817900073&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!SWBA_k45Np-SAl60-ngwq7DrhqnJIuj9Vci_3uuqX5NRseyF25Vnt0sCe1LyJzS4f_-30WFhHWCHM535aM1FRNnDIYmFkMkBqA$> for complete information about this opportunity ________________________________ How to Apply: Visit https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=81b9b5cecd&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!SWBA_k45Np-SAl60-ngwq7DrhqnJIuj9Vci_3uuqX5NRseyF25Vnt0sCe1LyJzS4f_-30WFhHWCHM535aM1FRNnDIYkSYR-oYQ$> ________________________________ Questions? 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