Arts Funding
There are two tiers of funding available for an array of creative projects in Durango. The City of Durango’s Creative Economy Commission offers the Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture Fund, supporting projects ranging from $5,000-$50,000. Durango Creative District also offers Durango Creates! Grant for projects $5,000. The Durango Creative District offers grant writing support or project consultation about all grant tiers. To discuss your project, please contact director@durangocreativedistrict.org.
Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture Fund
The goal of this funding is to create new opportunities to support local arts and culture organizations on a larger, more impactful scale through the Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture funding. This grant is for creative projects, programs, events, and experiences. The funding is for projects over $5,000 and is a reimbursable grant. This grant is administered by City of Durango in partnership with Durango Creative District.
Durango Creates! Grant
Grant Amount: $5,000 & below
The Durango Creates! grants is back for 2025 and is funding creative projects under $5,000. Submit your application by Monday, March 31 2025.
This program is designed to encourage creative projects that can be enjoyed by the public based on a concept called creative placemaking. Creative placemaking capitalizes on the community’s assets, inspiration and potential with the intention of creating public spaces that promote health, happiness and well-being. The purpose of the grant is to encourage a concentration of creative projects in Durango's Character Districts in order to increase interest and engagement in these areas.
Note: applicants can receive either the LTAC or Creates! grant, but are not eligible to receive funding from both.
