Developing A Budget for Your ACGK Grant

A strong project budget is essential to a successful grant application. This one-hour workshop provides practical guidance on how to build, understand, and communicate a clear and effective budget for Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo grant programs.

Participants will receive an overview of Arts Council funding opportunities, including the KADI Grant, KADI Immediate Needs Grant, and the Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County, followed by step-by-step guidance on preparing financial information within the SlideRoom application portal.

The workshop will explore what budgets are, how to read basic financials, and how to translate creative ideas into clear financial plans. Participants will learn how to tell their project story through numbers and confidently explain how grant funds will be used.

Topics covered include:

• Overview of Arts Council grant opportunities
• Navigating the SlideRoom application portal
• Understanding what a grant budget is and why it matters
• Reading and interpreting basic financial information
• Telling your story through numbers
• Clearly communicating how funds will be allocated

This session is ideal for first-time applicants or anyone seeking greater confidence in preparing grant budgets. Time will be included for questions and practical guidance.