Art in Public Places

Community Art Grant (February 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026)

  1. PURPOSE
    1. The Community Art Grant is vital to Art in Public Places’ mission of fostering a thriving arts ecosystem in the Wiregrass by enriching shared spaces with public art and community-driven art experiences.
    2. The Community Art Grant is a $10,000 annual grant given to artists, individuals, groups, and organizations to serve as an economic driver for the arts. Ultimately, we hope the grant will facilitate the expansion and cultivation of the arts and creativity in the region. 
    3. The grant will help and encourage individuals, art organizations, or community organizers to provide public art initiatives or programs that further the mission of creating a thriving arts ecosystem in the Wiregrass. 
    4. The grant will directly support the development and professionalism of local artists.
    5. By supporting existing programs and inspiring community members to create unique public art programs, we aim to foster a thriving arts ecosystem that brings hope and optimism to the Wiregrass region.
    6. We intend for the community grant to help with community investment and ingenuity within the arts. 
  1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
    1. Funding is available to individuals, groups, and organizations
    2. The Community Art Grant will fund public art projects (projects must be free and open to the public), art programming, artist studio expenses or facilities, artist professional development such as workshop fees, residency expenses, travel expenses for professional development, and artist equipment, materials, and tools.
    3. Funding will not be given to the same individual, organization, or project within the same calendar year. However, if additional funds or an extension are needed, the Art in Public Place board will consider the request.
    4. Funding is available on a rolling monthly basis and can be delivered in increments of $200 to $3500 as determined by the budget, the grant criteria, and the Board of Directors.
    5. Applicants must currently reside in the Wiregrass Region of Alabama, which includes Barbour County, Coffee County, Dale County, Geneva County, Henry County, Houston County, and Pike County. 
    6. Applicants must provide proof of residency for one year. A driver’s license, lease agreement, or utility bill may be used as proof of residency.
  1. APPLICATION PROCESS
    1. Applicants must complete the application process, which is provided on the Art in Public Places website.
    2. All applicants must review and sign the Conflict of Interest policy.
    3. The application requires a (up to 2500 characters) project proposal, budget, timeline, proof of residency, and project expected outcomes for projects or programs.
    4. The application for individual artists requires a grant application summary (up to 1500 characters), artist statement, CV/Resume, bio, budget, timeline, and proof of residency.
    5. Applications are open monthly and reviewed on the first day of each (following) month. The applicant should be available to answer further questions, as the Grant Committee may request more information.
    6. Acceptance or declination emails will be sent on the second Thursday of every following month.
  1. FUNDING
    1. Funding will be given in increments of $200-$3500 as determined by the budget, the grant criteria, and the Board of Directors.
    2. Project or program-based grant awards will require a 50/50 cash match. This means that the grantee must provide a dollar of their own funds or in-kind contributions for every dollar of grant funding. Match items can be food, travel, labor, artist fees, supplies, equipment, marketing, or materials—a full description will follow.
    3. Group or organizational grant awards will require a cash match as determined by the Board of Directors and the grantee.
    4. Artist grants do not require a cash match but should provide documentation of expenses paid by Art in Public Places.
    5. All grantees are required to show their receipts, invoices, etc., as proof of payments.
  1. GRANT ADMINISTRATION
    1. All funding is given for projects, expenses, and programs between February 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026.
    2. Grantees are expected to submit all receipts and invoices via email along with their final report, which will be completed within 30 days of the grant’s completion.
    3. The final report should include a final budget report, outcomes and grant summary, survey, and images of the project or experience.
    4. All project or program grants should include the Art in Public Places logo and mission in the marketing and digital/physical footprint.
  1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
    1. See the attached policy. All applicants must review and sign upon submission.
  1. TERMINATION
  1. Art in Public Places may terminate a grant agreement if there is a failure to comply, misuse of funds, inadequate progress, and legal or ethical violations.
  2. Art in Public Places will provide written notice to the grant recipient at least 30 days before the termination date if termination is warranted. The notice will include the reasons for termination and any relevant documentation.
  3. If the grant is terminated, the grantee must return any unspent grant funds to Art in Public Places within 30 days of receiving the termination notice. Further payment may be incurred for spent funds depending on the grantee’s appeal process.
  4. The grant recipient may appeal the termination decision by submitting a written request for reconsideration to the grantor within 14 days of receiving the termination notice. The appeal will be reviewed, and a final decision will be communicated to the grant recipient within 30 days.

Conflict of Interest Policy


This Conflict of Interest Policy protects the integrity of the community art grant program. It ensures that all decisions regarding grant applications are made in the community’s best interest, free from undue influence or personal interests.


A conflict of interest arises when a person’s personal, professional, or financial interests may interfere with their duty to act in the best interests of the grant program or the community it serves.


This policy applies to all individuals involved in the community art grant program’s administration, evaluation, or decision-making processes, including board members, staff, and selection committee members.

Policy Guidelines:

  1. Disclosure Obligations:
    • Applicants must disclose any potential conflicts of interest as soon as they become aware of them. This includes relationships with APP’s Board of Directors or staff, financial interests in the projects, or any other situation that may be perceived as a conflict.
  2. Recusal Requirements:
    • If an individual has a conflict of interest regarding a specific grant application, they must recuse themselves from discussing and making decisions related to that application.
  3. Review and Resolution:
    • The governing body or designated committee will review the disclosed conflicts and determine whether additional actions are required to address the conflict and ensure impartiality in the decision-making process.
  4. Confidentiality:
    • All disclosures and discussions regarding conflicts of interest will be confidential, except where disclosure is necessary to resolve the conflict.
  5. Failure to Disclose:
    • Failure to disclose a conflict of interest may result in disciplinary action, including removal from the selection committee or revocation of grant eligibility.
  6. Periodic Review:
    • This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and make any necessary updates.
  7. Acknowledgment:
    • Upon their appointment or engagement, all individuals involved in administering the community art grant program must sign an acknowledgment of this Conflict of Interest Policy.
Community Art Grant Application
Art in Public Places – Community Art Grant FullDownload

Please download and fill out the application. Email your completed application with attachments to [email protected].