Providence Announces New Cultural Facilities Grant Program - $2.5 Million Available to Nonprofits

Providence Announces New Cultural Facilities Grant Program - $2.5 Million Available to Nonprofits

The City of Providence on Tuesday announced a new Cultural Facilities Grant Program to help local 501c(3) nonprofit cultural art institutions cover capital repairs and renovations to existing facilities and the construction of new ones. 

Additionally, funds will be made available to nonprofit cultural organizations for cash match related costs related to Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) awarded State Cultural Facilities Grants.

Through the Providence American Rescue Plan Act, $2.5 million is being allocated to this grant program via a Notice of Funds Available (NOFA). 

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Awards will be made on a rolling basis and applications will be reviewed while funds are available.

Direct payments of up to $750,000 will be made by the end of 2022 to qualifying and awarded organizations.

 

Applicant Information

Applicants seeking capital repairs and renovations funding will be required to submit a budget narrative that describes the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, existing construction plans, cost estimates, and/or feasibility studies. 

Cultural art institutions seeking funding for cash matching RISCA grants will be required to provide corresponding paperwork, including the RISCA confirmation of award and documentation showing how much matching grant money is needed.

Organizations seeking funding for capital repairs and cash matches related to RISCA grants are eligible to apply for both.

Institutions seeking application support are encouraged to send an email with questions to Micah Salkind, Special Projects Manager, at [email protected] with the subject line: "Cultural Facilities NOFA."

The city has asked applicants to allow up to 10 business days after submission before inquiring about application status.

To apply for this grant program or for more information, visit pvdrescueplan.com/apply or contact the City of Providence Art, Culture + Tourism Department at 401-680-5774.

This Cultural Facilities Grant Program, as well as the Notice of Funding Availability for Special Events in the non-profit arts and cultural sector, are being funded by the City of Providence’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding. Information on all ARPA programs and projects for the City of Providence can be found at pvdrescueplan.com.