ARTS & CULTURAL NONPROFITS
Please note that the inclusion of these links and sources does not constitute an endorsement by the Downtown Fort Collins Creative District. (updated 6/8/2021)
LISTS UPDATED AS NEW INFO COMES OUT!
Recent Updates
- Art-Train brings together artists and creatives with municipalities, agencies, and organizations to create culture-based collaborations. With separate tracks for artists and agencies, Art-Train helps you use American Rescue Plan and American Jobs Plan funding to support locally-rooted, culture-based collaborations.
- Colorado creates the CLIMBER small business loan fund! These are below market rate loans with favorable terms for small businesses with 5-99 employees. CLIMBER loans are available to non-profit businesses along with for-profit and sole proprietorships. Special consideration is given to small businesses located in rural, distressed, and underserved areas, including communities with low to moderate incomes. For full details and eligibility visit their website.
- Shuttered Venues Grant is open! This special grant has funds up to 10 million dollars for shuttered venues and cultural institutions. Businesses can receive this grant if also applying of PPP funds, but PPP loan must be approved prior. Venues are recommended to read through FAQs, use this checklist to prep in advance and once opened apply through the SBA. For help: Watch the SBA informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities, Watch webinar video HERE! And if you need more hands on help reach to the SBA regional office in Denver.
- Colorado Jumpstart Program is an incentive program (bonus payment!) is being offered to Colorado unemployment recipients who return to work between May 16 and June 26, 2021. Get all the details on the state’s website and with this helpful PDF Fact Sheet!
- Register for the Larimer County & CSU’s FREE Pivot Program! Learn how to reshape and pivot your business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more and register for the next cohort here
- Colorado Jumpstart Program is an incentive program (bonus payment!) is being offered to Colorado unemployment recipients who return to work between May 16 and June 26, 2021. Get all the details on the state’s website and with this helpful PDF Fact Sheet!
- Fort Collins Online Marketplace – Sell your art or experiences on Fort Collins Marketplace! Run by Visit Fort Collins to support small businesses
- COVID-19 tests for yourself or your employees? Find the testing closest to you
- The Music District is providing general consulting and application support consultations for music industry folks, sign up here!
GRANT DEADLINES COMING UP!
- Check back for more updates
CARES Act
- SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- Small Business Administration’s COVID RELIEF RESOURCES & CARES ACT LOANS/GRANTS
- Larimer Small Business Development Center – Get FREE local help with EIDL or PPP Loans from the Larimer SBDC
- PAYCHECK PROTECTION PLAN:
- PPP loans program is closed! Get details at: Payroll Protection Program
- LEGAL & HELP:
- CARES Act LOAN APPLICATION ASSISTANCE PROJECT – a no-cost lawyer match program for Colorado Nonprofit Association members providing a resource for much-needed support navigating the federal relief and response funding. (eligibility, what information you will need to complete your application, simplify requirements, clarify language, and offer other things to consider as you apply.) Learn more and get connected with a volunteer lawyer.
- Small Business Administration 24/7 Help Line: 1-800-659-2955
LOCAL RESOURCES & GRANTS
- LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- Larimer SBDC (Free one on one professional help)
- NOCO RECOVERS – A one stop shop for COVID-19 recovery resources for the business community in Northern Colorado.
- ForFortCollins.com – website designed for businesses and citizens with ways to promote shopping locally with marketing asset generator, connections and resources
- FUNDING:
- Community Event Fund – Bohemian Foundation (rolling deadline)
- MUSE Grant (For Music Organizations and Activities/Programs) – Bohemian Foundation (Grant applications can be submitted each fall and spring)
- Pharos Fund Grants – Fort Collins 501c3 Nonprofits and government units – Bohemian Foundation
- NoCo Music Event Fund – Apply for a grant for your event through Bohemian Foundation
- TOOLS, SUPPLIES & NETWORKING:
- Keep NoCo Open – Full graphics, videos and messaging in English and Spanish Download all the assets HERE – Marketing Kit here
- NoCo Safety Supply Marketplace – PPE supplies, sell or buy from NoCo sources
- CREATIVE TOOLS AND TIPS – Watch video tutorials about e-commerce, online marketing, video production from home and much more!
- Fort Collins Nonprofit Networking Facebook Group sharing best practices, tips and place to ask questions
STATE RESOURCES & GRANTS
- COLORADO BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- Colorado Creative Industries has arts grants, programs, the latest statewide resources and ways people can support the arts through COVID-19
- CBCA: Colorado Business Committee for the Arts has many resources for artists, arts nonprofits, as well as, the business community in general.
- Colorado Nonprofit Association COVID-19 Updates & Resources
- FUNDING & LEGAL:
- Take Note Colorado, a responsive, competitive opportunity for individuals and organizations statewide to offer highly inclusive, culturally relevant and student-centered music instruction. Individuals and organizations can apply for up to $10,000 to develop programming that meets Take Note’s goals
- Pro Bono Attorneys services for Colorado businesses affected by COVID www.coloradocovidrelief.org
- The State of Colorado‘s Help Colorado Now website offers emergency funding and a range of in-kind services as well as volunteer opportunities for individuals, businesses and nonprofits.
- TOOLS & SERVICES:
- CAM Creative Corps – helps non-profit arts and cultural organizations pivot to online programming and remote learning opportunities, students to help you get up to speed on social media and technology!
- CBCA’s “Arts Through It All” marketing campaign toolkit
- The Colorado Nonprofit Association offers educational opportunities for nonprofit professionals virtually via Zoom. Each session will be 90 minutes or less and will be no cost to participants. See their event calendar for online learning and virtual connectedness
- Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19 compiled by the Colorado Virtual Library
- 2020 Colorado Creative Economy Report Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) released this study of the Creative Economy in, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NATIONAL RESOURCES & GRANTS
- NATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- Americans for the Arts has a list of national resources and updates and a page dedicated to the CARES Act
- The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative – Lots of resources for museums, libraries, artists, non profits and historic properties
- FREE Candid (a resource offered by the Poudre River Public Library District) is here to help, with a library of free on-demand resources, including: a library of more than 260 titles available as e-books and audiobooks, Knowledge Base Articles, answering nonprofit professionals’ FAQs, and more than 150 free videos, many of which qualify for CFRE credits.
- FUNDING/INFORMATION:
- The Foundation Center and Guidestar have set up a resource-rich Funding for coronavirus (COVID-19) page
- WESTAF’s COVID-19 Resources & Information page
- TOOLS & EDUCATION:
- Community Resource Center: COVID-19 Response Resources with non profit training, funding options and more
- Nonprofit Finance Fund (tools and resources)
- FREE webinars and classes from GrantSpace — Find trainings and special events to build your skills and broaden your network.
- FREE Nonprofit Training Videos from Candid’s GrantSpace on demand video trainings
