The Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator for Arts & Culture funds the development and expansion of digital infrastructure for nonprofit cultural organizations in the United States and United Kingdom.
Applications for up to $200,000/£150,000 over 2 years are due by March 13, 2024. Truly innovative projects with the potential to have a wide cultural impact may be considered for larger amounts. All grantees will receive technical assistance and leadership development. No matching funds are required.
Eligibility
Applicant
This grant is open to organizations in the U.S. and U.K. who:
- Are nonprofit cultural organizations
- Have been in existence for at least 3 years
- Had a budget of at least $500,000/£500,000 in FY2023
Project
Grant funds may be used for:
- Content creation and distribution
- CRM/Ticketing (including donor management/fundraising systems)
- Digital archives/Digital asset management
- Website upgrades/Redevelopment
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be spent on:
- Hardware
- Software
- Vendors and suppliers
- Staff time
- Training
Additional Benefits
In addition to financial support, all grantees will have access to:
- An advisor from Arts Council England or the Lapine Group who will provide technical planning and project management assistance.
- A network of over 140 organizations who are already in the program.
- A Bloomberg Tech Fellowship. Each organization will designate a Fellow to serve as the project lead and work one-on-one with their advisor.
