Gilroy Foundation: Performing Artist Organizations

Opened: October 24, 2024.

Deadline: December 13, 2024

Founded in 1980, the mission of the Gilroy Foundation is to establish a local legacy of giving in Gilroy, California, bridging the gap between generous donors and critical community needs.

Applicant Criteria: The program will fund the following types of activities: Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Opera, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Stagecraft, Costume/ Makeup 

The foundation invites applications for the 2025 Julie Hayes “Rising Star” $10,000 Performing Arts Grant. A grant of $10,000 will be awarded in the performing arts, including dance, music, opera, theatre, musical theatre, stagecraft, and costume/makeup. 

To be eligible, applicants must:
 Be a tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation.
 Serve South Santa Clara County/ specifically Gilroy and the surrounding area of Sam Martin and Morgan Hill
 Not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
 Not discriminate based on religious beliefs, if organization has any type of religious affiliation.

Funding will not be provided for:
 Capital Improvements
 Budget Shortfalls
 Previously planned or long-term campaigns
 Funding gaps due to organizational emergencies, such as vandalism, resignation
of an executive director or sudden loss of funding

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Gilroy Foundation
website.