CdA Arts Commission seeks performing arts organizations for “Art Spotlight CDA” Grants

The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is seeking performing arts organizations to participate in its “Art Spotlight CDA” grant program.

The Art Spotlight CDA program is intended to support performing arts organizations to sustain and broaden their programs for the enrichment of the community and support of programming that draws audiences both locally and nationwide. Throughout the year, Coeur d’Alene attracts thousands of visitors; a rich offering of performing arts increases what the City has to offer.

Performing arts companies submit applications for grant funds that will contribute to the creation of theatre, dance, music, opera productions, and similar performing arts programming. Applications must include a letter that describes in detail the project, program, or production to be funded, and how it will enhance the community.  The letter should include how the funding will be utilized and how the Arts Commission and City will be recognized as sponsors.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Applicants must be based in Kootenai County, Idaho
• Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Applicants must be in good standing with the City and the community
• Applicant companies must have completed at least five (5) years of performing arts programming prior to the application deadline date
• Applicants may submit one (1) application per grant cycle year
• Applicants must be an organization that regularly schedules and engages performing artists to perform before general audiences in the community and manages the related performance logistics as an ongoing and significant component of their organization’s activity

From the submissions, a committee will select the projects, programs, and/or productions to receive the funding.  The first-year period will run from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, with a second-year option running from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027.

Art Spotlight CDA will offer grants totaling $15,000. The selected companies or organizations will be funded in the amount of $5,000 or $7,500 for the first year (three (3) companies at $5,000 each or two (2) companies at $7,500 each) at the discretion of the Selection Committee, Arts Commission, and City Council. The selected company or organization may apply for a grant in the second year for the same project, program, or production, or one that contains the same criteria as the work funded in the first year.

Applications must be received by email to Jo Anne Mateski, City Staff Support to the Arts Commission, [email protected], no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, August 15, 2025, with the subject line: “Art Spotlight CDA 2025 Application Submission”. Recipients of the funding will be announced in October.

For more information about the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission, visit our website at www.cdaid.org/arts

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