Alabama State Council on the Arts - Creative Places Arts Facilities Funding 2027-2028
AL-State-Alabama State Council on the ArtsState · Montgomery, AL- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 34 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jacqueline
The 30-second brief
The Alabama State Council on the Arts invites applications for the Creative Places Arts Facilities program to support arts organizations in building, renovating, restoring, or enhancing arts facilities. Grant categories include Enhancement Grants up to $40,000, Designing Grants up to $75,000, and Construction Grants up to $100,000. Eligible activities encompass architectural design plans, renovations, roof repairs, mechanical system upgrades, and ADA-compliant accessibility improvements. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026, via the online grants portal. Matching funds are required based on the FEMA Community Resilience Challenges Index.
Benefit to Alabama, Feasibility, Professional, Rural Service/New Grantees
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Summary
The Alabama State Council on the Arts invites applications for the Creative Places Arts Facilities program to support arts organizations in building, renovating, restoring, or enhancing arts facilities.
Grant categories include Enhancement Grants up to $40,000, Designing Grants up to $75,000, and Construction Grants up to $100,000. Eligible activities encompass architectural design plans, renovations, roof repairs, mechanical system upgrades, and ADA-compliant accessibility improvements. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026, via the online grants portal. Matching funds are required based on the FEMA Community Resilience Challenges Index.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Benefit to Alabama
- Feasibility
- Professional
- Rural Service/New Grantees
- Submit to
- https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=alabamaarts
- Scope location
- Montgomery, AL
- Reported agency
- Alabama State Council on the Arts
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from AL-State-Alabama State Council on the Arts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=alabamaarts. For questions, contact Jacqueline.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including AL-State-Alabama State Council on the Arts in AL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jacqueline. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Benefit to Alabama, Feasibility, Professional, Rural Service/New Grantees" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from AL-State-Alabama State Council on the Arts for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Montgomery, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.