Recovery Fund for the Arts
Letter of Intent
For organizations with FY20 Budgets less than $75,000
Organizations with FY20 operating budgets less than $75,000 will submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the online Grant Center and will not complete an application form at this time. Please sign into your account through the Grant Center beginning July 13 to view submission requirements prior to preparing the LOI. LOI submissions will only be accepted via the Grant Center portal.
Grant awards for organizations with FY20 operating budgets less than $75,000 will be determined based on a review of the LOI. Organizations with FY 20 operating budgets less than $75,000 who are selected to receive grants will be required to complete a form providing organizational information prior to receiving the grant.
For organizations with FY20 operating budgets greater than $75,000, please apply here.
Funding Purpose
The San Antonio Area Foundation recognizes the centrality of the arts to our collective recovery from the economic, cultural and social impact of the pandemic and the Recovery Fund for the Arts was established to support arts and culture organizations who, through continued engagement with our communities, are shaping the post-COVID future for the cultural sector.
Our region is shaped by dynamic cultural legacies, and arts remain the heart of our city - preserving our history, inspiring lifelong learning and creativity, and driving our economy. Art and cultural organizations continue to face challenges resulting from the pandemic and related shift in programming and revenue models. The Recovery Fund for the Arts invests in sustainable recovery strategies through general operating grants.
The Recovery Fund for the Arts prioritizes organizations who have strong vision for moving forward into recovery and are:
- Centered in and for communities most heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic impact.
- And/or whose revenue has been severely impacted due to public health protocols.
The Recovery Fund for the Arts is made possible by
Brown Foundation
Howard and Betty Halff Fund, a Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
Lady Ray Romano Charitable Fund, a Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
Lila R. Brehm Advised Fund, a Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
Mary Quandt
Michael and Mary Pat Bolner Foundation, a Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
Semmes Foundation Fund, a Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
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