ARTS

• Non-profit organizations (arts and culture, and others) focused on events/activations within the designated neighborhood or community;
• Small businesses with a City of Seattle business license, however, a small business who is a sole proprietor can apply but must collaborate with other individual artists or others for the proposed project;
• Applicants can apply to more than one Lead Organization for this city-wide program, however, can receive funding from only one Lead Organization (see list of other Lead Organizations at end of this document);
• Applicants should be place-based in the designated neighborhood/community and should have a history and track record of direct connection to the arts and cultural life of the neighborhood/community. Applicants do not need to have their primary address in the designated neighborhood/community, however, the activations must be within the Seattle city limits;
• Activations/events must be broadly advertised and accessible to the public. Free event admission is preferred, or using a low-cost or sliding fee scale, and events should be physically accessible;
• Applicants must have capacity to successfully manage the proposed project, prepare regular reporting, and complete final reports due no later than September 15, 2023;
• All events shall provide event liability insurance and name Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association and City of Seattle as additionally insured;
• Awarded programs will be required to follow all current Federal, State, County, and City COVID-19 mandates and protocols. More information and in other languages are available on the  City of Seattle COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement website.

Funds May Be Used For:

• Costs directly related to event/activation (staffing, equipment rental, paying performers, materials, etc.)
• Examples (sample) of public activations or events:
  • A series of performances at an indoor or outdoor venue
  • Temporary public art or lighting (permit/approval must be secured prior to award)
  • Festivals, fairs, or public events (can be for specific part of a larger event)
  • Art exhibits
  • Art or cultural workshops or classes.

Funds May Not Be Used For:

• Events held outside Seattle city limits
• Capital improvements or purchase of equipment
• Travel costs (local transportation costs for performers, for example, are ok)
• Religious events
• Programming in which fundraising is the primary purpose.

Criteria #1: Strength of Project (25 Points)  

What is the proposed project or event, when and where will it take place, and how does it increase access to unique arts and cultural offerings for the neighborhood?

Criteria #2:  Relationship and Connection to Neighborhood (25 Points)

What is your relationship to Southwest Seattle and the Delridge, Highland Park, and/or Westwood neighborhoods? How does the proposed project or event benefit Southwest Seattle and these neighborhoods specifically?

Criteria #3: Community Voice, Outreach, and Accessibility (25 Points) 

How will this project/event benefit those most impacted by COVID-19, including BIPOC, low-income, and underserved communities? How will voices from these communities be engaged in the planning and implementation processes? 

Criteria #4: Background and Capacity (25 Points)

What is your history of arts programming and presenting public arts and events? Are you planning to work with partners (organizations, groups, or individuals) to achieve the successful completion of this project or event?

February 1, 2023 - Application open/available (includes Guidelines, Application, & Budget Template)

March 15, 2023 - Application deadline. (DNDA begins reviewing applications that are submitted prior to the deadline.)

Ongoing - b Review panel meets to discuss each application in relation to the program criteria and make funding recommendations.

Starting March 30, 2023 and ongoing - Applicants are notified whether they have been recommended for funding, are contracted with, and events can begin.

Ongoing - Awardees carry-out arts and cultural events.

September 1, 2023 - Awardees submit their reporting documents to DNDA and final report due no later than September 1, 2023.

All funding programs can be highly competitive.  We encourage you to:

1. Read these guidelines, check your eligibility, and follow the instructions carefully.
2. Explore the application early so you can plan ahead.
3. Update Seattle Business License, if needed. HERE
4. Be clear and concise in your application. Panelists read and evaluate many applications. 

Acknowledgement

Organizations and individuals receiving awards from DNDA and funded by Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) must acknowledge DNDA and City of Seattle’s support in printed materials, signage visible to the public, via social media, or in other ways appropriate to the project.  DNDA and Seattle ARTS will supply preferred wording and logos in electronic format.

Payment/Reporting

Regular reports and final reports and invoicing will be due as per the contract schedule and negotiated with the Lead Organization.  Reports shall include data (demographic, # of people attending, etc.) and narrative as outlined in the contract.  For additional information, contact:  Nelson Lu, nelson@dnda.org, 206-935-2999 ext 104.

AFRICATOWN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST:  Central Area 

BEACON ARTS:  Beacon Hill (including Mt Baker) 

DELRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION:  Delridge, Highland Park, Westwood (north of SW Roxbury) 

DOWNTOWN SEATTLE ASSOCIATION: Downtown

FRIENDS OF WATERFRONT SEATTLE: Waterfront

GAY CITY HEALTH PROJECT:  Capitol Hill

GEORGETOWN CDA: Georgetown and South Park 

HISTORIC SOUTH DOWNTOWN: Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District (including Little Saigon and Japantown) 

LAKE CITY COLLECTIVE: North Seattle (specifically Lake City, Greenwood, Northgate, Bitter Lake, and Aurora, north of 85th) 

MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRY: South Lake Union 

NA’AH ILLAHEE FUND: City-wide

SOUTH END SEATTLE ART CENTER: Rainier Valley 

UDISTRICT PARTNERSHIP:  University District 

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION: West Seattle Junction