CATEGORIES: Artist Opportunities | Classes + Programs
UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:
- Fri, Mar 7, 2025 - Fri, Apr 18, 2025
Cycle 1 Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
In 2025, RiNo is committed to supporting artists and creatives with funding for projects and public programs in the five neighborhoods that make up the RiNo Art District. Throughout the year, RiNo will partner to distribute $150k in grants to creatives, small businesses and organizations. READ MORE >
The range of funding for each project is $500–$5,000.
We are excited about projects that:
- are collaborative, co-created, and made with thoughtful partnerships
- provide opportunities for Denver creatives
- foster community involvement and engagement
- promote fair wages for any artists and creatives involved
- prioritize funds going directly to artists over logistics
Project requirements:
- Projects must be located in North Denver, specifically the five neighborhoods that create RiNo (Five Points, Globeville, Elyria-Swansea, Cole)
- Projects must take place in 2025
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Start-up projects and programs
- Projects and programs building on past work
- Events and festivals
- All art forms - performing, visual, literary, installations, etc.
- Business beautification processes, as partnered with an artist/creative
- Experiential processes/programs/events for small businesses
- Grant matching with sourced funding
(image credit: Denver Fringe)
In the press: Denver art district formalizes $150K in support for creatives with new grant program —Denver Business Journal