City grants available for creation of new and original artistic works

HONOLULU—The City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Culture and the Arts is accepting applications from non-profit organizations on Oahu seeking grants for the creation of new and original artistic works.

The Production Grant Program is dedicated to the creation of new and original works in the performing and literary arts. Awards of up to $5,000 will be available. The deadline for submittal of applications is Monday, August 16.

Grants are available in the following fields: dance, theater, music, literature, and short film. Applicants must be tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organizations (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) in the City and County of Honolulu. Projects must take place between December 1, 2010 and November 30, 2011 on Oahu as well as benefit the people of Honolulu.

Only one grant may be awarded to an organization in any one fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Funds are not granted for scholarships, to benefit individuals, or for religious programs. Grants are generally not approved for conferences, festivals, or operations.

Proposals must be received by MOCA by 4:30 p.m. on August 16. Incomplete or late entries will not be accepted. Completed proposals should be submitted to MOCA, 530 South King Street, Room 404, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Hand-delivered proposals must be submitted during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, except for furlough days, between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Due to City furloughs, City Hall will be closed on July 2, 23, and August 6. Mailed proposals must be received by August 16, 2010.

Download the application form by clicking here.

For more details about the grant program, contact (808) 768-6622 or email [email protected].