Arts, Culture and Science Grant 2026: School Applicants

Purpose: 

Support specific arts, culture, or science-based programs that directly benefit Broomfield residents.

Background:

Each year, the Broomfield City Council allocates funds for the Arts, Culture, and Science Grants (ACS) program. These grants specifically aim to assist Broomfield-based groups, organizations, and educators who are not currently receiving SCFD funding. The primary objective is to ensure Broomfield residents have access to impactful arts, culture, and science programs.

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

• 501(c)(3) nonprofits not receiving SCFD funding in the current SCFD grant cycle
• Individuals or non-incorporated groups with a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsors must be located in Colorado.
• Broomfield teachers (with principal approval)

Program Requirements:

• Focus on arts, culture or science programs and experiences
• Must occur in Broomfield or primarily benefit Broomfield residents 
• Provide public benefit or educational outcome

Grant Amount:

 Up to $2,000 per grant. Maximum of $4,000 per organization.

Funding Period: 

January 1 to December 31, 2026

Grant Schedule:

Application opens: December 1, 2025

Deadline: Rolling deadline through October 31, 2026

Notifications: Within 45 days of application submission

Final Report: Submission is required within 30 days of project completion.

Dates are subject to change.

Application Information

Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2026, or until all funds have been distributed.

Include the following program information:

• Description of the specific program (not general operations or overall mission)
• Goals and expected outcomes
• Evaluation component and determination of success
• Timeline for the program
• Budget (template)
• If applicable, who you will serve and how you will reach them (marketing/outreach plan)

Grantmaking Process

City and County of the Broomfield staff will review requests for completeness and eligibility, and then reviewers will score pass/fail based on the following criteria. Each criterion serves as a prioritization guide, rather than an exhaustive list.

Each application receives a vote of “Fund”, “Decline” or “Need More Information.” All applications with a majority vote of “Fund” will be awarded in full as there will be no partial grant awards.

Grant Review Criteria

Does the application:

• Provide specific, detailed answers to the application questions?
• Is the program timeline reasonable for funding?
• Has the organization or applicant received maximum funding this year?

Does the program provide at least one of the following:

• Provide creative art, culture and science-based experiences for residents within Broomfield?
• Provide art, culture and science-based experiences for Broomfield students?
• Support opportunities to enrich and expand residents’ intellectual and cultural horizons?
• Provide the Broomfield community with avenues to express itself or learn about others through arts, culture and science?

Does the program:

• Use resources wisely and convey the activities and outcomes of the program?
• Does the program offer unique experiences not readily available elsewhere?

Past Examples:

• STEAM-based programs including robotics
• Original choreography with student engagement and performance
• Original composition with student participation
• Graphic Novel genre study
• World of Difference cultural experiences
• Connecting community through Chorus

Ineligible Requests:

• General operations requests
• Scholarships, sponsorship or pass-through requests
• Capital campaigns
• Travel requests
• Grants may not be used to reimburse past expenses or prior programs; funding applies to future programs only.

Ineligible Applicants:

• Any organization that received SCFD funding in the corresponding fiscal year.
• Any friends organizations affiliated with the City and County of Broomfield.
• Organizations with standing agreements with the City and County of Broomfield are subject to review.

Award Funding Requirements

For Organizations

• Signature: A grant agreement requires the organization's representative to sign.
• W-9 Form: All vendors must submit a W-9 form for payment.
• Award Payment: A check for the awarded amount will be issued after the grant agreement is complete.
• Processing: Please allow 45 days for award processing.

For Teachers and Schools

• Principal Signature Required: A grant agreement must be signed by the school principal.
• Reimbursement Limit: Reimbursement for the grant will not exceed the amount of funding requested.
• Award Payment Options:
  • Reimbursement: Payments are made based on submitted receipts.
  • Direct Vendor Payment: The City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) can pay vendors directly upon receipt of an invoice.
• W-9 Requirement: All vendors must provide a W-9 form for payment processing.
• Processing Time: Please allow 45 days for award processing.

Public Acknowledgement Requirement

Grant recipients are required to acknowledge the City and County of Broomfield. The acknowledgement: "This program is funded in part by the City and County of Broomfield," along with the City and County of Broomfield logo, must be included in printed, electronic, and/or broadcast promotions. 

Final Report Guidelines

• Submission Method: All reports must be submitted through Submittable at broomfield.submittable.com.
• Submission Deadline: The deadline for submission of the final report is 30 days after the program's conclusion or January 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
• Photos: Please include photos from the program for use in future city grant reports and city marketing materials.
• Eligibility: Grant recipients with outstanding final reports will be ineligible for future ACS Grant cycles until final report is resolved.

Arts, Culture and Science Grant 2026: School Applicants

Purpose: 

Support specific arts, culture, or science-based programs that directly benefit Broomfield residents.

Background:

Each year, the Broomfield City Council allocates funds for the Arts, Culture, and Science Grants (ACS) program. These grants specifically aim to assist Broomfield-based groups, organizations, and educators who are not currently receiving SCFD funding. The primary objective is to ensure Broomfield residents have access to impactful arts, culture, and science programs.

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

• 501(c)(3) nonprofits not receiving SCFD funding in the current SCFD grant cycle
• Individuals or non-incorporated groups with a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsors must be located in Colorado.
• Broomfield teachers (with principal approval)

Program Requirements:

• Focus on arts, culture or science programs and experiences
• Must occur in Broomfield or primarily benefit Broomfield residents 
• Provide public benefit or educational outcome

Grant Amount:

 Up to $2,000 per grant. Maximum of $4,000 per organization.

Funding Period: 

January 1 to December 31, 2026

Grant Schedule:

Application opens: December 1, 2025

Deadline: Rolling deadline through October 31, 2026

Notifications: Within 45 days of application submission

Final Report: Submission is required within 30 days of project completion.

Dates are subject to change.

Application Information

Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2026, or until all funds have been distributed.

Include the following program information:

• Description of the specific program (not general operations or overall mission)
• Goals and expected outcomes
• Evaluation component and determination of success
• Timeline for the program
• Budget (template)
• If applicable, who you will serve and how you will reach them (marketing/outreach plan)

Grantmaking Process

City and County of the Broomfield staff will review requests for completeness and eligibility, and then reviewers will score pass/fail based on the following criteria. Each criterion serves as a prioritization guide, rather than an exhaustive list.

Each application receives a vote of “Fund”, “Decline” or “Need More Information.” All applications with a majority vote of “Fund” will be awarded in full as there will be no partial grant awards.

Grant Review Criteria

Does the application:

• Provide specific, detailed answers to the application questions?
• Is the program timeline reasonable for funding?
• Has the organization or applicant received maximum funding this year?

Does the program provide at least one of the following:

• Provide creative art, culture and science-based experiences for residents within Broomfield?
• Provide art, culture and science-based experiences for Broomfield students?
• Support opportunities to enrich and expand residents’ intellectual and cultural horizons?
• Provide the Broomfield community with avenues to express itself or learn about others through arts, culture and science?

Does the program:

• Use resources wisely and convey the activities and outcomes of the program?
• Does the program offer unique experiences not readily available elsewhere?

Past Examples:

• STEAM-based programs including robotics
• Original choreography with student engagement and performance
• Original composition with student participation
• Graphic Novel genre study
• World of Difference cultural experiences
• Connecting community through Chorus

Ineligible Requests:

• General operations requests
• Scholarships, sponsorship or pass-through requests
• Capital campaigns
• Travel requests
• Grants may not be used to reimburse past expenses or prior programs; funding applies to future programs only.

Ineligible Applicants:

• Any organization that received SCFD funding in the corresponding fiscal year.
• Any friends organizations affiliated with the City and County of Broomfield.
• Organizations with standing agreements with the City and County of Broomfield are subject to review.

Award Funding Requirements

For Organizations

• Signature: A grant agreement requires the organization's representative to sign.
• W-9 Form: All vendors must submit a W-9 form for payment.
• Award Payment: A check for the awarded amount will be issued after the grant agreement is complete.
• Processing: Please allow 45 days for award processing.

For Teachers and Schools

• Principal Signature Required: A grant agreement must be signed by the school principal.
• Reimbursement Limit: Reimbursement for the grant will not exceed the amount of funding requested.
• Award Payment Options:
  • Reimbursement: Payments are made based on submitted receipts.
  • Direct Vendor Payment: The City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) can pay vendors directly upon receipt of an invoice.
• W-9 Requirement: All vendors must provide a W-9 form for payment processing.
• Processing Time: Please allow 45 days for award processing.

Public Acknowledgement Requirement

Grant recipients are required to acknowledge the City and County of Broomfield. The acknowledgement: "This program is funded in part by the City and County of Broomfield," along with the City and County of Broomfield logo, must be included in printed, electronic, and/or broadcast promotions. 

Final Report Guidelines

• Submission Method: All reports must be submitted through Submittable at broomfield.submittable.com.
• Submission Deadline: The deadline for submission of the final report is 30 days after the program's conclusion or January 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
• Photos: Please include photos from the program for use in future city grant reports and city marketing materials.
• Eligibility: Grant recipients with outstanding final reports will be ineligible for future ACS Grant cycles until final report is resolved.

All Community Grant Final Reports for 2025 grant recipients are due within 30 days of the conclusion of the funded program, or on January 30, 2026 - whichever comes first.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to ArtsAndHistory@broomfield.org.