General Operating Support I - Letter of Intent

General Operating Support I - Letter of Intent

Posted by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County

Posted: Feb, 25, 2016

Grant Opportunities

Website: https://www.creativemoco.com/grant/gos1/

 (301) 565-3804

 Silver Spring, MD, 20910

General Operating Support I Grants (GOS I) are available to non-profit arts and/or humanities organizations that have had both allowable cash operating revenue and expenses of at least $50,000 for the last three completed fiscal years. Grants for FY22 will be awarded for activities occurring between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.

Award amounts range from at least $10,000 up to $50,000. The grant request may not exceed 35% of the organization’s most recently completed fiscal year’s allowable cash operating revenue, expenses, or $50,000, whichever is lower. Requests over $25,000 require the applicant to submit an audit or financial review for the most recently completed fiscal year.

Visit https://www.creativemoco.com/grant/gos1/ for Grant Guidelines and additional application process details and materials. 

By awarding GOS I Grants, the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) seeks to:

  • Encourage organizations to maintain an active, two-way, ongoing relationship with the community in the planning, participation, and evaluation of public activities, which include intentional strategies for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA);
  • Promote stability in arts and humanities organizations by providing a base of funding to support operating budgets;
  • Help ensure diverse arts and humanities experiences for constituents of Montgomery County, MD;
  • Stimulate local support and involvement in the arts and humanities, including volunteer participation, audience development, and financial contributions;
  • Strengthen the scholarly and artistic capabilities of arts and humanities organizations; and
  • Improve and/or stabilize the management infrastructure and effectiveness of arts and humanities organizations.