General Operating Support Grants in the US

Deadline: 06-Aug-21

The Utah Division of Arts & Museums is pleased to launch the General Operating Support (GOS) Grants to invest in cultural organizations based in and serving the residents of Utah.

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General Operating Support Grants fund museums, arts organizations, and local arts agencies; applications are tailored for the size of the organization’s budget.

Funds may be used to supplement general operating revenue. These grants are competitive and panel-reviewed.

Funding levels are contingent on many factors, including resources available, number of applications, the written grant application, and demonstrated organizational excellence. A two year grant can be re-evaluated and adjusted by the appropriate UA&M board if deemed necessary.

Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021

Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021

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One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues

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Funding Information

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For organizations with budgets over $300,000
For organizations with budgets under $300,000
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In order to receive general operating support, the applicant must be primarily an arts organization or museum.
An arts and cultural organization is defined as an entity with a primary purpose of providing arts, creative, or cultural programming/services.
A museum must have a physical location in Utah that is open to the public and maintain an active collection.
UA&M staff may assess this according to the organization’s mission, purpose statement, and/or by its summary of core organizational programs and services.
Organizations must be based in Utah. For Utah-based 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organizations or government agencies that are:
Arts organizations-organizations with an arts-based mission.
Museums- Art & non-art museums with a physical location in Utah that are open to the public and maintain an active collection
Designated Local Arts Agencies (through the Division of Arts & Museums) that function as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization, government agency, or a hybrid of the two.
For more information, visit https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/general-operating-support-gos-grants/