Martha Kate Thomas Fund for Artists Grant

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and artists in eligible regions to assist local artists. Applicants must make contact before applying. Funding is intended to help indigenous artists, artists with disabilities, artists with unanticipated needs, artists between 18 and 30 years old, and artists of color. Art forms can include but are not limited to: music, theater, dance, film/video, literature, visual art. Applicants must be in Boulder County.

Definitions

Unforeseen needs due to special circumstances may include loss of equipment or supplies, and unplanned expenses due to natural disaster, debilitating illness, accidents and more. Priority is given to applicants that are not eligible to file insurance claims or who may be eligible but coverage is inadequate to cover the loss.

Priority groups refer to individual artists or the founders/directors of organizations. The work of the artist or organization will also be taken into consideration as proposals are reviewed. 

Examples of Unforeseen Needs Potentially Funded  

• Not able to work due to illness or a loved one’s illness
• Sudden increase in insurance costs (Grant proposal should address how the increased cost will be covered in the future.)
• Sudden increase in rent (the Fund could potentially grant to help cover one month’s rent, for example)
• Unable to pay entrance fees for a competition 
• Loss of supplies due to theft, damage to studio, etc.
• Purchase a piece of equipment integral to on-going production of one’s art, for example, a printer
• Modifying studio and/or repairs to supplies or tools, such as an instrument (modifications and/or repairs should improve safety, functionality, access, etc.)