
The Cultural Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new Marketing & Advertising Audience Development Grant, targeted to small, emerging and mid-size organizations that wish to expand audiences across ethnic and demographic constituencies. Funded through a grant from the Narional Endowment for the Arts and Accomodations Tax Funds from the City of Columbia and Richland County, arts groups will be paired with advertising and marketing professionals to develop and implement specific audience and tourist development strategies. Funds will be avilable to pay for consultant fees, advertising, collateral (brochures, posters, etc.) and other direct promotional costs. Minority and emerging arts groups are encouraged to apply.
The first deadline is January 11, 2008, with notification by January 18, 2008. Thereafter, the deadline is the 5th of every month, with notification by the 20th.
Please submit 4 copies of the application and 1 set of supplemental materials (current brochures, posters, etc.).
Marketing and Advertising Grant Guidelines
Marketing and Advertising Grant Application
