The MFA desires to provide flexible grants supporting creative and innovative projects and programs, with strong metrics of progress and success. To align with this focus, successful submissions may include:
Commissions of original works and artistic collaborations
If the collaboration is among a qualifying small group and a non-qualifying larger organization, the grant request must come from, and the award go to, the qualifying small group
Support for new works, innovative programs or offsetting rent and production costs at Moody Performance Hall
Programs, projects and exhibitions that address important issues of cultural equity and community access to the arts
Programs that create and deliver cultural experiences to all parts of Dallas
Operating, staff and marketing support for new initiatives
Support of production costs and capacity building
Hosting artist-in-residency programs
Other projects deemed important to the vibrancy of the arts in the city
Programs/projects must take place in the city of Dallas
Ineligible Organizations/Projects:
Direct support, including travel funds, for individuals or families
Religious or faith-based organizations, unless the program does not promote a specific religion or faith and is not restricted to populations of specific religions or faiths
Athletic teams and fraternal, veteran, social, alumni or labor organizations (e.g. university alumni groups, sororities/fraternities, labor unions, exclusive membership clubs, etc.)
Political campaigns or lobbying organizations, or organizations supporting the candidacy of a particular individual
Sponsorship of fundraising events, including benefit dinners, auctions, sports competitions, etc. or goodwill advertising
Activities of organizations primarily serving their own membership