Level I Neighborhood Art Funds

Project Requirements

• Provide a public benefit.
• Be free and open to all members of the community.
• Emphasize self-help, with ideas initiated, planned and implemented by the neighbors and community members who will be affected by the project.
• Demonstrate community input and involvement.
• Occur within the City of Raleigh limits or its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Organization Eligibility

• Neighborhood-based organizations, as well as groups of neighbors who do not belong to an organization.
• Demonstration of community input and involvement that shows that the project will benefit the neighborhood. 

Timeline

• Completed applications will be accepted throughout the year, on an on-going basis.
• Your application must be received at least six weeks before the start of a project.
• Within three weeks of receiving your application, the Community Engagement Division of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department and the Raleigh Arts Commission will decide whether to approve funding.
• After the project has been completed, a final report must be submitted by your organization or group receiving Neighborhood Art Funds to the Community Engagement Division

Project Examples

• Neighborhood art project supplies
• Neighborhood art workshop
• Sidewalk chalk
• Children events
• Neighborhood festival support for an arts activity

Application

Before applying for Level I funds, please read through the above guidelines.

Level I Neighborhood Art Funds Application