Who can apply?
- Businesses that own, manage, or lease space on the Glass Street commercial corridor and hold both City of Chattanooga and State of Tennessee business licenses.
- Partnerships are encouraged. Multiple businesses may co-apply, but the lead applicant and individual business owner must be identified.
What are the requirements to receive funding?
- In addition to the criteria outlined above, business owners must demonstrate a minimum of six months history of operating in the space.
- Proposed ideas must take place within the Glass Street commercial corridor before Dec 31, 2021.
- Grantees are required to participate in at least one community event, such as Glass Street LIVE or Bethlehem on Glass.
- Prior to the deadline, applicants are welcome to contact GHC staff to review their application. Email info@glasshousecollective.org to schedule an appointment.
- If funding is awarded, applicants should be agreeable to signing a contract, attending the grantee orientation, and allowing Glass House Collective permission to use project photos for promotional publication.
- Any local businesses, entities, artists, or organizations listed by name on applications should be aware that they are being listed and in what context.
- Projects and programming must adhere to CDC, State of Tennessee, and City of Chattanooga guidelines regarding safety relating to the transmission of COVID-19.
What are examples of applications that would be eligible for funding?
- An arts and cultural event or programming series including performances, festivals, markets, music, poetry, film and culinary experiences, etc. Check out inspiration here
- An art installation or exhibition including a pop-up gallery, mural, parklet, tech/art installation, etc. Check out inspiration here.
- There is an awesome opportunity to combine a festival feel with a coffee break.
What is the difference between a program, event, installation, and exhibition?
Don’t worry too much about the lingo! But for the purposes of this grant application, let’s stick to the following:
- An exhibition is a temporary, curated experience of one or multiple artists’ works.
- An installation is a temporary or permanent design and install project.
- An event is a one time happening or occurrence.
- A program is a series of multiple events within the same overall theme.
What is not eligible for funding through this grant program?
- General facade improvements including new windows, doors, lighting, and materials, etc.
- General business operating costs, professional development, travel expenses, and fundraising events
What is the process for allocating funds?
The deadline to apply for funding is May 12th at 5 p.m. EST. The selection committee will review applications and determine finalists using a scoring system based on the outlined criteria. The selection committee is composed of the Glass House Collective Advisory Council, Glass House Collective staff, local artists, and neighborhood stakeholders. Applications that are selected for funding will be notified on June 10th. Applications will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the criteria requirements as outlined.
What amount should I apply for?
You can apply for any amount up to $5,000. Representatives from Glass House Collective are available to help create your budget and identify potential costs that may occur. Please note that any insurance fees should be included in the overall budget.
Can I pay myself to execute my idea?
Yes, a maximum of 20% of the overall budget may be used to compensate a project manager to execute the idea.
What is the timeframe for when my idea can take place?
Anytime before December 31, 2021
How will funds be distributed?
50% of the total grant award will be distributed via check after initial orientation and paperwork is finalized. The remaining 50% will be distributed upon submission of the final report and proper documentation.
What is Glass House Collective’s role?
GHC staff and Advisory Council are responsible for initial orientation, distributing funds, and promotional support. GHC is not responsible for coordinating projects or leading marketing efforts and outreach.
What is the grantee’s role?
- The grantee is responsible for all planning, organizing, implementing, and executing their program or project in addition to providing a final report and proper documentation. This also includes acquiring any necessary permits and leading marketing efforts to advertise and promote.
- Award recipients will be responsible for securing any necessary liability insurance.
- Once the project has taken place, grantee should provide some documentation in the form of photos or video along with submitting a final report including metrics and final breakdown of budget.
- Grantees should consider tagging Glass House Collective (@GlasshouseLIVE) on social media in marketing and promotional efforts as a project sponsor. GHC will hold the rights to use images for promotional publications.
Which businesses are located on the Glass Street commercial corridor and might be interested in partnering?
List Businesses located along the corridor* or provide map here again*
How can I find local artists to work with on my application?
Chattanooga is full of talented local artists!
Glass House Collective is here to help, call us at 423-402-0565 or email info@glasshousecollective.org. A number of organizations work to support artists in our community including ArtsBuild, Public Art Chattanooga, The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, SoundCorps, RISE, Keody Gallery, Pop-Up Project, and more! Check out their websites and social media pages for inspiration from local artists in our community.
I have lots of ideas! Can I apply for more than one project?
Sure! However, a business as the lead applicant is only eligible to receive funding for one of their applications.