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The City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts has announced that applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Arts Program grants are now open. These grants will provide funding for Annual Arts Programs taking place between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. In order to be eligible for funding, all grants require a 1:1 cash match.

Interested applicants can access the online application forms, instructions, and frequently asked questions for the Arts Grant Program on the official website of the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts. The deadline for grant submissions is Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m.

To assist applicants in navigating the Foundant online grant management program and preparing their grant applications, the Office of the Arts will be conducting a series of webinars. It is mandatory for all applicants to attend one of these webinars. However, if applicants are unable to attend, they have the option of setting up an appointment to receive one-on-one training.

The grant webinars will be held on the following dates and times:

- Thursday, February 8 @ 7 p.m.

- Tuesday, February 13 @ 5 p.m.

- Thursday, February 15 @ 2 p.m.

- Tuesday, February 20 @ 4 p.m.

- Wednesday, February 21 @ 1 p.m.

To request a webinar link, interested individuals are required to email arts@alexandriava.gov. In the email, they should state the date and time of the webinar they wish to attend, along with the name and email address of the person who will be attending.

For any inquiries regarding the Arts Program Grant or any other programs and services offered by the Office of the Arts, individuals can email arts@alexandriava.gov.

The Office of the Arts, which is a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, is dedicated to promoting and cultivating the arts in the City of Alexandria. More information about their initiatives can be found on their website at www.alexandriava.gov/Arts.

For individuals who require reasonable disability accommodation, they can contact Cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5565. Virginia Relay 711 is also available for communication assistance.

In conclusion, the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts is now accepting program grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2025. Artists and organizations who are interested in securing funding for their Annual Arts Programs should take advantage of this opportunity and submit their applications before the deadline. Attending one of the grant webinars is mandatory for all applicants, and those unable to attend can request one-on-one training. For more information and to access the application forms, instructions, and FAQs, visit the official website of the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts.