General Funds Arts and Community Based Grants

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking proposals from art groups and other community development groups to provide services to the citizens of Jackson. The city is offering financial assistance up to $10,000 to support arts and community development activities that increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the arts and improve the quality of life among the citizens of Jackson. The proposals should emphasize community exposure, history, and education. To be eligible for funding, proposing organizations must have verifiable cash match contributions that equal at least 50% of the project cost. • The city is offering financial assistance up to $10,000. • Proposals should emphasize community exposure, history, and education. • The city reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. • Proposals must be sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope. • The proposal packet can be downloaded from the City of Jackson website or picked up at the City of Jackson Department of Human and Cultural Services.