{"id":28418,"date":"2024-04-01T23:18:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T05:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/small-project-arts-grant-81321-launch-is-accepting-applications\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T00:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:29:33","slug":"small-project-arts-grant-81321-launch-is-accepting-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/small-project-arts-grant-81321-launch-is-accepting-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Small project arts grant 81321 Launch is accepting applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The city of Cortez Community and Economic Development department and the LOR Foundation announce a new creative grant program for 2024: 81321 Launch \u2013 a small project arts grant. 81231 Launch was the brainchild of Jodi Jarhling, owner of the Zu Gallery who saw that opportunities for small, creative projects in Cortez were limited.<\/p>\n

Creative grants up to $4,000 will be awarded in three separate rounds to successful applicants, totaling $12,000 in grants. The Cortez Public Arts Committee will provide grant application review and advisement for the project. The LOR Foundation will manage all final grant decisions and funding allocation.<\/p>\n

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for all levels of project grants. The maximum grant request is $4,000; however, smaller grant requests will be prioritized. Grant funding has been divided into three categories: a \u201cTiny Grant\u201d for requests between up to $499, a \u201cMicro Grant\u201d for requests between $500 to $1,499, and a \u201cSmall Grant\u201d for requests between $1,500 to $4,000.<\/p>\n

The first round of grant funding closed April 1. Round two of the grant funding applications opened on April 2 and will close May 1. Round three will run August through October 2024. Individuals of all ages, for-profit, and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n

Creative projects must be based in Cortez and show cause to benefit the overall community. Applicants are asked to consider the following questions when completing their grant requests:<\/p>\n

1. Does the project make Cortez an amazing place to call home?<\/p>\n

2. Does the money produce something tangible that can be seen, felt, or experienced?<\/p>\n

3. Does the project engage the broader community?<\/p>\n

4. Does the project bring something new, innovative, and unique to Cortez?<\/p>\n

To learn more and apply for an 81321 Launch grant, go to www.81321launch.com. You can also email Helen West at hwest@cortezco.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In coordination with the Cortez Public Arts Advisory Board, the Community and Economic Development department is cultivating a \u2018Cortez Creative Alliance\u201c to explore and advance creative opportunities in and around Cortez. If you are interested in learning more about this initiative or signing up for newsletters, please visit: cortezco.gov\/553\/Public-Arts-Committee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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