What is a KFW Sponsorship?
KFW can sponsor events that engage participants in creativity, culture, and the arts; has a feminist focus; and addresses inequality for women, girls, transgender or gender nonconforming people in Kentucky. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants may ask for between $250 and $1,000. Please note that due to limited funds the full amount requested may not be awarded. Applicants may apply for one sponsorship in a July to June fiscal year. Approved applicants must agree to use the KFW logo for all marketing materials related to the event, including flyers, social media posts, programs, etc.
Who Can Apply?
Individuals or organizations who are hosting an event. Applicants must be full-time Kentucky residents, and the event must take place in Kentucky.
What can a KFW Sponsorship be used for?
A KFW sponsorship can be used for:
Events that engage participants in creativity, culture, and the arts; have a feminist focus, and address inequality for women and girls.
KFW sponsorships cannot be used for:
- Anything that KFW cannot fund as a 501c3. See eligibility guidelines here.
- Activities included in an Artist Enrichment or Art Meets Activism Grant and/or application regardless of funding status.
- Artist fees. (Apply to the AMA or AE grant programs for KFW to cover artist fees.)
- Artist Career Development Mini-Grant activities such as an individual artist’s show, residency, or other opportunity. The same artist cannot apply for both the ACD Mini-Grant and KFW Sponsorship funds for the same event/activities.
- Past events or activities that are not held at least 45 days after the application is submitted.
- Purchasing alcohol for the event.
What to Expect When Applying
The Sponsorship application will ask applicants to clearly describe the event, how art or artmaking is part of the event, and how the event engages participants in creativity, culture, and the arts; has a feminist focus, and addresses inequality for women and girls. It will also ask applicants about how the event will promote social change, and ways in which the event is made accessible for people with disabilities. Applicants will need to explain how KFW funds will be used, as well as other essential grant components.
Sponsorship Deadlines and Timeframe
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Decision notifications: Notification and release of funds will occur approximately 2-3 weeks after the application is submitted.
Grant Timeline: Applications must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the activity.
Final Report: must be submitted no later than 30 days after the activity is completed.