Funding Your Creative Work: ACGK Grant Basics

Learn how to apply for Arts Council grants including KADI and Arts Fund. Covers eligibility, process, review criteria, and tips for success.
Curious about Arts Council funding opportunities and how to apply? This one-hour introductory workshop provides an overview of grant programs administered by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo and is designed to help artists and organizations understand how to successfully prepare for the application process.

Participants will learn about the KADI Grant and Arts Fund Grant, including program goals and funding priorities, who and what projects are eligible, and how applications are evaluated. The session will walk through each step of the process from preparing an application through panel review and award expectations.

Topics covered include:

• Overview of Arts Council grant programs and program descriptions
• Funding priorities and what reviewers are looking for
• Eligibility requirements
• Application process and timelines
• How applications are reviewed and evaluated
• Responsibilities and obligations of grantees
• Guidance on resubmission and strengthening future applications

This workshop is ideal for first-time applicants as well as returning applicants seeking a clearer understanding of the process. Time will be included for questions and discussion to help participants feel confident pursuing funding opportunities.