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Ames City COTA outlines fall 2025 special-project grant rules, deadlines and limits
Summary
At an April 7 workshop, Ames City COTA reviewed fall 2025 special-project grant eligibility, noting projects must occur July–December 2025, applicants need not have an annual grant to apply, a 25% non-city funding preference, and that certain costs (capital improvements, staff wages, out-of-state travel) are ineligible.
The Ames City COTA on April 7 held a workshop to review the fall 2025 special-project grant cycle, eligibility criteria, deadlines and application procedures for organizations seeking one-time arts funding.
Staff explained the fall cycle covers projects that occur between July and December 2025. Applications were described as due 11 days after the April 7 workshop (staff stated the deadline as 11 days from the meeting), hearings will be held at the May meeting, and funding recommendations will be made in June. Staff said final reports for awarded projects must be submitted to the city manager’s office and…
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