Provides aid to creative sector organizations and businesses that continue to struggle financially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant funds may be used to cover a wide range of monthly operating expenses and costs associated with ongoing COVID mitigation and prevention. Capital expenditures are not allowed.
Funding Agency or Organization: Vermont Arts Council
Funding Website: https://www.vermontartscouncil.org/grants/creative-futures-grant-program
Local Match Requirement: None
Award Amount: Based on 2019 (pre-pandemic) operating revenu
Deadline: Round 1: open Sept. 15–deadline Nov. 1;
notifications by mid-December
Round 2: open Jan. 3–deadline Feb. 28, 2023;
notifications by mid-April
Round 3: open May 1–deadline June 30, 2023;
notifications by mid-August
Competitive: Competitive
Eligible Applicant: Non-profit, Business
Project Categories: Economic Development, COVID Relief, Creative Economy