Colorado for-profits, nonprofits, teaching artists, libraries and governments can request up to $10,000 to run multi-session, professionally taught art class series for older adults (55+), ending in a culminating event.
This grant funds sequential art class series for older adults (primarily 55+), taught by professional teaching artists, with a minimum of 5 sessions and a culminating event. Applicants may request up to $10,000. Colorado-based for-profit organizations are eligible alongside nonprofits, teaching artists, governments, colleges and libraries. Applications are due December 15, 2026 at 4 p.m. MT.
Colorado-based for-profit organizations registered with the Colorado Secretary of State and in good standing with the IRS and the Secretary of State (also eligible: individual teaching artists, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, city/county/state/tribal governments, colleges and universities, public libraries)
Lead applicant can be the host organization, teaching artist, or arts program partner; a committed host site is required
Classes must teach skills sequentially to the same group, at least 5 sessions of at least 45 minutes, primarily serving adults 55 and older, ending with a culminating event
Teaching artists must be paid at least $85/hour; projects must be completed on or before April 30, 2028
One application per applicant/project
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