The Idaho Commission on the Arts, under the Office of the Governor, aims to enable access to the arts, arts education, and preserve Idahoans’ cultural and artistic heritage. It supports not-for-profit arts organizations to stabilize their operations for reliable public program delivery. The commission promotes arts education among elementary educators, encourages cultural traditions through convening masters of traditional arts, and fosters artful, culturally rich towns beneficial for Idaho’s prosperity.
The Consulting Grants support organizational development by facilitating nonprofit organizations or informal arts groups in hiring artistic or managerial consultants. The core objectives of this grant program focus on bolstering both organizational development and artistic needs. The grant's assessment criteria encompass artistic quality, management and feasibility, alongside educational merit and public benefit where applicable. It necessitates a 1:1 match through cash or in-kind donations, covering up to 50% of projected expenses. This quarterly grant emphasizes the importance of consulting services in achieving sustainable growth and enhancing the effectiveness of arts organizations.