Projects more suitable for local support. Pageants, festivals, or celebrations unrelated to arts, ethnic, or cultural activities. Community arts organizations, such as theaters or choral groups, except for costs of professional artists, directors, production technicians, or management consultants. Journalism, documentary narratives, scholarly or academic work in history, languages, archeology, and political science. Lobbying expenses or political activities.
Hospitality expenses, such as food and drink.
Applications inconsistent with these guidelines and the mission of the Idaho Commission on the Arts. Since clear communication between Commission staff and applicants is desirable, we suggest you read and understand each step of the grant process. Applicants are encouraged to communicate with the Commission staff well in advance of submitting an application. How to Apply Applications must be on the appropriate form, legibly handwritten, typed, or reproduced on a computer, and should include in correct order the narrative, budget, and other information requested. Complete all questions on the application.