General Operating Support for Organizations
Forecasted
General Operating Support for Organizations supports Rhode Island arts and culturally specific organizations’ ongoing programming, helping them engage communities and strengthen the state’s cultural life.
Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2029 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per year for three years (anticipated)
Summary: Multi-year operating support for Rhode Island arts and culturally specific organizations that engage their communities through arts and culture.
Key Information: Applicants must have produced or exhibited arts and culture programming in Rhode Island continuously for five years.
Description
General Operating Support for Organizations is a Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) program for arts and culture organizations and culturally specific organizations. It supports ongoing programming that engages and inspires Rhode Island communities and contributes to the state’s cultural vitality and quality of life.
RISCA seeks organizations whose programming and operations respond to the needs of the communities they serve. Reviewers consider artistic vibrancy, purposeful experiences for participants, access for communities underserved by arts programs, and a record of intentional, collaborative community engagement. The program also aims to distribute support across Rhode Island and among organizations with a range of budget sizes.
