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Community Outreach Grant Application

The Bijou Theatre Center enhances Knoxville's cultural development by providing all-inclusive access to the arts and creating a gathering place for all. In an effort to further this mission, the Bijou is donating the use of the theatre and staff to a Knox County non-profit for the presentation of an event or program.

New for 2025: The Bijou Community Outreach Grant is now offered as a rolling grant, meaning applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year. This allows for more flexibility in scheduling and providing support to organizations when they need it most. To qualify for this grant, the event must offer free admission, be open to the general public, and take place on a mutually agreeable date, subject to the availability of the theatre. The Bijou Theatre Center will select organizations' events to be produced at the theatre on an ongoing basis. Applicant non-profits may request only one grant per calendar year. The hard costs associated with these events related to the use of the theatre (rent, staffing, in-house production, ticketing, etc.) will be covered by this grant. If applicable, other production costs (artist fees, hospitality, travel, advertising, etc.) will remain the responsibility of the producing non-profit.

Organization Information

Organization Name *

Organization Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Organization EIN *

Year Organization Founded *

Organization's Primary Contact

First Name

Last Name

Verify Email

Organization's Mission Statement *

Diversity and Inclusion

We value and prioritize organizations that actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within their leadership, staff, and programming.

Please provide a brief overview of your organization's efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. *

Event Information

Will your event offer free admission and be open to the public? *

Yes

Has your organization presented this event before? *

Yes

If so, provide details. *

Description of the event you're applying for: *

How will the use of the Bijou and financial support strengthen your organization's impact within the community? *

How does your event further access to the arts within our community? *

How do you plan to market this event to the public? *

How will your event engage the local community and foster participation? *

How will you measure the success of your event in terms of community impact? *

Are there any potential partnerships or collaborations involved in your event? *

Preferred Timeframe and Dates:

Please provide your preferred timeframe or specific dates for your event. While we will do our best to accommodate your request, please note that all dates are subject to availability. Final confirmation of your event date may not be possible until up to three months in advance.

Preferred Event Timeframe (e.g., January–March 2024):

Please list the general timeframe you would like to present your event OR If you have specific dates in mind, please list your top 3 choices in order of preference below.

Date: First Choice

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Date: Second Choice

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Date: Third Choice

(mm/dd/yyyy)