Community Cares Grant

2024 Grant Information

Applicant Eligibility

As a non-profit Ashley for the Arts is focused on supporting educational, civic and non-profit organizations that promote the arts, music, and broadening cultural horizons within their community. These organizations may include school districts, youth organizations or community organizations located within a 60-mile radius of Arcadia, WI.

Groups that are not included at this time are youth club sports with no school district affiliation, recreational clubs (i.e. snowmobile, hunting), religious or political groups.

Project Eligibility

The project must be community focused arts, music and/or cultural activities, accessible to the general public. Examples of projects include but are not limited to: public art installations, venue to host activities, workshops, performance uniforms, musical and theatrical productions.

Grant Criteria

Grants are awarded via a merit-based review process based upon the following criteria:

  • Artistic, Musical and/or Cultural Merit
  • Community Importance
  • Local Outreach
  • Practical Budget

Grant Amount

Grant may award up to $10,000.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 11:59pm on November 22, 2024. Applications are submitted as an online application. Applicants from past years are allowed to reapply.

Selection & Voting Process

The Ashley for the Arts selection committee will review all applications and determine the projects that move on to the voting round, which will run November 29 – December 6. Applicants will be informed of their application status by November 27.

Award Notification & Distribution of Funds

Recipient of the grant will be notified via email by December 20, 2024. The awarded applicant(s) will receive additional details regarding distribution of the funds.

Recognition

The project selected will need to provide Ashley for the Arts with a form of recognition. This recognition can be done by incorporating our logo on site, in promotional materials (i.e. banners, brochures, shirts), plaque, or promotional opportunities in interviews, newsletters, media releases.

Questions

Any questions please contact Ashley for the Arts at ashleyforthearts@ashleyfurniture.com or 608-863-6700.

Ashley for the Arts committee reserves the right to have final decision for the awarded project(s) and funds.

Past Recipients

2024 – Jackson County Department of Health & Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division

2023 – The Fountain City Business and Community Group

2022 – Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation

2021 – Rainbow Community Club: Musical Playground Equipment

2020 – Independence School District: Community Murals