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Boulder Arts Commission approves 2026 cultural grants program, delegates administrative approvals to staff
Summary
The commission approved the 2026 cultural grants program structure and budget, broadened scoring for underserved populations, and authorized staff to make administrative awards for small, first‑come grants.
The Boulder Arts Commission on Oct. 20 approved the city’s 2026 cultural grants program, endorsing staff recommendations on process, schedule, application questions and a scoring system that expands encouragement points beyond a BIPOC focus to a broader definition of underserved populations.
The action followed staff presentations and community feedback collected during phase 1 of the Boulder Arts Blueprint. Sarah Harrison, grants program manager, told commissioners the program revisions include clearer collaboration…
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