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Application Deadline: October 26, 2026, 11:59 pm ________________________________ Funding: $4,000 or $6,000 ________________________________ Eligibility: Eligibility extends to private non-profit corporations with a 501(c) designation, organized groups of people working together for a specific mission or purpose, for-profit businesses or educational institutions producing projects that are non-profit in nature, and tribes or Native non-profit organizations. Applicants are required to have offices or their place of business within Tacoma or, if they have no offices, a majority of their activities must take place within Tacoma city limits. The artistic or cultural components of the project must be created, performed, or made by humans. Other eligibility requirements apply. See guidelines for complete terms<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us.list-manage.com/vBVmcA_4uSi?e=884d82c518&c2id=3646cd5f605e2e3a45872d14fe8996c2__;!!CRCbkf1f!UPEJEkQAzEY9qwJ2l6rjmPBpF0SKOUlBq2fS5Cs65r5aF-mlrFVBVGujvsx5Xj3SDdxSdZPAQFlzIBhbsVFfsfLIp05tkNw$>. ________________________________ Opportunity Overview: The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible Tacoma-based organizations and groups to support the production of publicly accessible arts programming across all artistic disciplines in 2027. 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, 2027. Funding for Community Arts Projects is determined through a competitive application process and is dependent on official approval of the City budget by the City Council. 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:/us.list-manage.com/2UGTC7VtcPb?e=884d82c518&c2id=3646cd5f605e2e3a45872d14fe8996c2__;!!CRCbkf1f!UPEJEkQAzEY9qwJ2l6rjmPBpF0SKOUlBq2fS5Cs65r5aF-mlrFVBVGujvsx5Xj3SDdxSdZPAQFlzIBhbsVFfsfLI20oB6gQ$>. Funding will be prioritized for applicants or projects that meet one or more of the funding priorities listed in the guidelines, including a new priority in 2027 focused on applicants who are not currently funded through Tacoma Creates. ________________________________ Application Workshop: A free workshop to go over the Community Arts Projects funding application and answer questions will be held virtually on October 7, from 5:30 – 7 pm at bit.ly/27CAPworkshop<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us.list-manage.com/P_VUl0p2Qe3?e=884d82c518&c2id=3646cd5f605e2e3a45872d14fe8996c2__;!!CRCbkf1f!UPEJEkQAzEY9qwJ2l6rjmPBpF0SKOUlBq2fS5Cs65r5aF-mlrFVBVGujvsx5Xj3SDdxSdZPAQFlzIBhbsVFfsfLIV4I94Uk$>. This workshop will be recorded and posted at tacoma.gov/artsopps<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us.list-manage.com/NQM0KvzoqTw?e=884d82c518&c2id=3646cd5f605e2e3a45872d14fe8996c2__;!!CRCbkf1f!UPEJEkQAzEY9qwJ2l6rjmPBpF0SKOUlBq2fS5Cs65r5aF-mlrFVBVGujvsx5Xj3SDdxSdZPAQFlzIBhbsVFfsfLIbPt90og$>. First time applicants are strongly encouraged to attend or watch the recording. ________________________________ More Info: Visit www.tacoma.gov/artsopps<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us.list-manage.com/6di6HUPsgic?e=884d82c518&c2id=3646cd5f605e2e3a45872d14fe8996c2__;!!CRCbkf1f!UPEJEkQAzEY9qwJ2l6rjmPBpF0SKOUlBq2fS5Cs65r5aF-mlrFVBVGujvsx5Xj3SDdxSdZPAQFlzIBhbsVFfsfLImasKsAQ$> for complete information about this opportunity ________________________________ How to Apply: Visit https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us.list-manage.com/15DfM0_WXJx?e=884d82c518&c2id=3646cd5f605e2e3a45872d14fe8996c2__;!!CRCbkf1f!UPEJEkQAzEY9qwJ2l6rjmPBpF0SKOUlBq2fS5Cs65r5aF-mlrFVBVGujvsx5Xj3SDdxSdZPAQFlzIBhbsVFfsfLI7Jt0bSU$> ________________________________ Questions? 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We are committed to supporting equitable opportunities to broaden artistic expression while encouraging inter-sectional communities through inclusive relationships and outreach. Arts and culture are uniquely positioned to touch every person and every part of Tacoma. We are committed to supporting the entirety of our community. ʔuk’ʷədiitəb ʔuhigʷətəb čəɫ txʷəl tiiɫ ʔa čəɫ ʔal tə swatxʷixʷtxʷəd ʔə tiiɫ puyaləpabš dxʷəsɫaɫlils gʷəl ʔutxʷəlšucidəbs həlgʷəʔ. We gratefully acknowledge that we rest on the traditional lands of the Puyallup People where they make their home and speak the Lushootseed language. 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