Deadline: 18 April 2025
RiNo invites the community to propose programs and events that strengthen the local creative economy while fostering engagement within the RiNo Art District.
New for 2025, small businesses are also eligible to apply for funding to support artistic initiatives and community involvement through their operations.
Eligible programs and events may include any form of art—performing, visual, literary, installations, and more—but must be scheduled for 2025 and located in one of the five historic neighborhoods within RiNo: Five Points, Globeville, Elyria-Swansea, or Cole.
Focus Areas
- Programs and events eligible for funding should focus on community-centered activations that showcase social impact. This can include initiatives that promote cultural awareness, foster inclusivity, or address key community challenges through artistic expression.
Priorities
- In addition, funding will prioritize projects that enhance accessibility, ensuring that art and creative experiences are available to individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. Proposals that contribute to the economic growth of the local creative community, such as those that support local artists, creatives, or small businesses, will receive special consideration.
Aims
- By funding these types of programs, the RiNo Art District aims to amplify the positive role of art in driving social change, building connections, and supporting the broader creative economy.
Funding Information
- Each cycle opens $50,000 in funding for a total of $150,000 in 2025.
- Projects must be located in North Denver, specifically the five neighborhoods that create RiNo (Five Points, Globeville, Elyria-Swansea, and Cole)
- If selected to receive funding, grant awardees must accept the funds within a week of acceptance or forfeit the funds.
- If seeking additional funding from other organizations, RiNo funding must be allocated exclusively for independent or distinct needs within the proposal. Grant matching is available if indicated in the submitted proposal.
- All projects must be completed by December 31, 2025. Failure to meet the deadline will require the repayment of awarded funds to RiNo, and awardees will face a mandatory waiting period before being eligible to submit future grant applications.
For more information, visit Rino Art District.
