PSA
2022 Grant Applications Now Open for Arts and Culture, Community Programs, and Health and Human Services
Contact: John Barker, Management Analyst, john.barker@cityofaspen.com, 970-429-5716 or Alissa Farrell, Administrative Services Director, Alissa.farrell@cityofaspen.com, 970-920-5743.
Aspen, Colorado – November 3, 2021 – The City of Aspen is pleased to announce the application process for grant funding for community arts and culture, community programs, and health and human services grants is now open. Applications can be found at: https://www.cityofaspen.com/383/Grants
Applications are being accepted now through January 7, 2022. Applications will be reviewed by community volunteer grant committees with recommendations presented to City Council.
There are several enhancements this year that are designed to increase community participation, transparency, and efficiency.
• Dedicated grant review committees for arts and culture, community programs, and health and human services
• Overarching grant program philosophy along with strategic focus areas for each grant program
• Removal of first-year funding caps
• Publicly available review criteria
A virtual training and Q and A for on the application process will take place on Tuesday, November 16 at 2 p.m. with management analyst, John Barker. RSVP to attend: john.barker@cityofaspen.com or 970-429-5716.
A variety of City funds are dedicated to the grants, which contributes to the diversity, vibrancy, and social capital of our community.