RAP Tax Grant Allocation
Summary
The Arts Council is reviewing 23 grant applications requesting over $102,000, but only has $65,000 available—and potentially as little as $25,000 depending on the upcoming city budget vote. Final funding decisions will be made in June.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
$65,000 allocated for community arts grants, subject to change based on the final municipal budget.
Local arts organizations and cultural nonprofits receiving grant funding.
Arts groups may receive reduced funding if the City Council adopts a lower budget allocation.
Mentions & discussions (11)
Neighborhood Districts - Sep 16, 2026
The Northwest District has about $15,000 in matching grant funds available to invest in community improvement projects like ADA ramps or skate park upgrades.
Arts Council - Jun 24, 2026
The Arts Council was set to review grant applications that fund local arts programs and library arts initiatives, impacting community cultural organizations and events.
Arts Council - May 27, 2026
The Arts Council is reviewing 23 grant applications requesting over $102,000, but only has $65,000 available—and potentially as little as $25,000 depending on the upcoming city budget vote. Final funding decisions will be made in June.
Arts Council - Nov 19, 2025
Residents voted to extend the Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) tax for another 10 years. It passed with strong support, ensuring continued funding for local cultural and recreational projects.
Parks and Recreation Board - Sep 18, 2025
Voters will decide on November 4 whether to renew the RAP Tax, which funds parks, trails, and arts. This isn't a new tax, but a continuation of the current one.
Neighborhood Districts - Sep 3, 2025
Voters will decide whether to continue the 0.1% sales tax that funds our parks, trails, and arts centers. It's a key way to keep our current facilities from falling into disrepair.
Neighborhood Districts - Aug 12, 2025
Voters will decide in November whether to renew a small sales tax that funds local parks, trails, and arts programs.
City Council Meetings (Regular) - Aug 5, 2025
Voters will decide in November whether to renew the 1/10 of 1% sales tax that funds our parks, trails, and arts programs.
City Council Meetings (Regular) - Jul 8, 2025
The city is asking voters to renew the existing 0.1% sales tax that funds our parks, trails, and arts programs.
City Council Meetings (Work) - Jul 8, 2025
The city is looking to renew a 0.1% sales tax that funds parks, trails, and arts. This tax is a major source of funding for local amenities.
City Council Meetings (Regular) - Feb 25, 2025
The city is considering asking voters to renew a small sales tax that funds parks, trails, and arts programs. This tax has been a major source of funding for community amenities for the last decade.
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