2025 ArtSeed Grant Applications are open!

Grant Writing Training Presentation in PowerPoint can be downloaded here.

Please Direct all inquiries to director@racineartscouncil.org

The purpose of the ArtSeed grant program is to encourage and enhance the arts in the Racine area and to foster excitement, support, and growth in the arts community. The RAC seeks projects that encourage new, innovative or experimental programs based in the arts.  This program is meant to assist small arts groups as well as individuals interested in the arts.  Artists or arts groups from Racine County may apply for an ArtSeed grant to help fund projects where activities occur primarily withing Racine County.  Projects which involve partnerships and collaborations are of particular interest. 
 

ArtSeed Re-Granting Program

 

WHO MAY APPLY:

• Racine County Non-profit organizations with 501(c)3 status

• Racine County Non-profit organizations without 501(c)3 status with documentation from a 501(c)3 organization stating their commitment to act as fiscal receiver

• Individual artists living in Racine County

• Both Public and Private schools in Racine County, if partnering/collaborating with an artist or arts program.

• ArtSeed grant recipients are eligible to receive a grant for up to three years of consecutive funding. After sitting out a year, the recipient may apply again.

• The ArtSeed Grant Program is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin. Projects receiving direct funding from WAB are not eligible.

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ArtSeed Re-Granting Program Does Not Fund:

• Scholarships

• Fundraising Projects

• Projects not based in Racine County

• Rent, Operational or Capital Improvement costs unless directly connected to the proposed program or project (in which case, contact RAC for guidance).

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ArtSeed Grant Awards: You may apply for ONE of the following grant award amounts*

• $500

• $1,000

• $1,500

• $2,000

*Applicant must match the grant request at least 1:1 in either cash, in-kind services, or combination of both. Grants may be awarded for less than the full amount requested.

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Timeline

• Online applications available March 24, 2025

• Grant cycle is July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 (your project must start and finish within those dates!)

• ArtSeed Grant Workshop materials available on our website.

• Application deadline: May 2, 2025

• If you received a grant in 2024 and plan to apply for 2026, your Final Grant Report is due April 15, 2025. Contact RAC with questions.

• Review Panel Discussion: May 19, 2025

• Grant Award Notification: June 16, 2025

• Grants Awarded: July 1, 2025

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Application Process: There are two parts to the ArtSeed Application

1) Complete the Application Form available here, including Project Budget

2) Attach a document with a narrative answering the seven application questions

Email the completed Application Form and supporting narrative document to  director@racineartscouncil.org using subject ARTSEED Application 2025.​

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How Do I Know My Application Submission Was Successful? 

RAC will send you a follow-up email after your application has been received. Please allow a minimum of five working days for confirmation.

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Application Terms and Requirements:

The ArtSeed grant application form, budget, and narrative must be completed in their entirety. Missing or inaccurate information may make the application ineligible for consideration.

If the project receiving funds is not completed by the expected date, the grantee must request - and be granted - an extension prior to the original completion date or return the funds.

The organization or individual receiving funding is responsible for all applicable taxes.

Recipients may be asked to participate in a Racine Arts Council event in Spring, 2026, and are expected to make all reasonable efforts to do so. 

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ArtSeed Grant Award Payments:

• Successful grantees will receive a Grant Contract for execution to sign and return to RAC along with a W-9 form.

• Upon receipt of an executed Grant Contract, the grantee will receive 75% of their award.

• Upon project completion and submission of a completed Final Report*, the remaining 25% will be distributed.

*In order to apply for a 2026 ArtSeed Grant, 2025 Final Reports are due by April 15, 2026.

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