Learn how to Apply for TAP TAX Art Grant Money

In the spring of 2023, Heber City outlined a process by which two (2) advisory TAP Tax Committees were designated and established to assist the City Council and staff in the distribution of the newly approved TAP Tax for projects in the City.

The City Council designated the existing Parks, Open Space, Trails, Trees (POSTT) Committee, and a new TAP Tax Advisory Arts Committee, as the two committees to assist in the allocation of two portions of the TAP Tax, both as recommending committees to the City Council.  The City Council makes the final determinations.

This TAP Arts Advisory Committee will review, score and make recommendations for TAP funding grants to projects supporting the City’s Arts and Culture livelihood, (music, visual art, drama, creative writing, photography and dance, etc.).

Application for all proposed arts and culture projects will be solicited and come from Heber City residents, non-profit businesses and City staff annually, for consideration in being awarded funding from a portion of the TAP Tax.

Here is the 2025 Application Timeline.

TAP Tax Project Guidelines

Supporting and promoting recreational, cultural, arts and parks facilities and programs to benefit the Heber valley community.

These funds are meant to aid projects and program-based activities (art creation, art presentation, cultural activities, recreation facilities and capital projects, recreation programs).

Capital Projects are supported but must be available for public use for at least 10 years following completion. This public use timeframe may vary depending upon project specifics including dollar amount, estimated useful life of the capital project etc., and will be determined before each grant award.

• The location of the project takes place within Heber City limits
• Projects must be completed within a period of up to 2 years of the date of funding.
• Capital projects must be completed within 3 years of the date of funding.
• Projects must be matched by at least 25% funding.
• Grant awards will be distributed in two payments, 50% at the time of award and 50% at project completion and final reporting.
• All granted funds distributed to Tap Tax grantees shall be in the form of reimbursement of their qualified costs and expenditures associated with their project.
• Projects are required to announce and display that funding was provided by the Heber City TAP Tax Program.

TAP/Tax funds may be USED for expenditures directly related to:

• Collections /Exhibits: Acquisitions or public display of items that in part or are collected or exhibited.
• Contracted Services: Services obtained through the aid or direction of a second individual or company that are directly related to the project.
• Salaries that have a direct relation to the project (i.e. an art instructor’s time in preparing and teaching an art program).
• General administration and overhead costs may be allowed if the applicant can demonstrate a direct relation or need to the proposed project: These administration and overhead costs are limited to a maximum of 10% of the total requested amount.
• Marketing/Advertising: Promotion of the organization’s TAP Tax funded project/program.
• Programs/Performance/Production: Staging of programs, performances, productions, cultural festivals.
• Projects:  Development of one-of-a-kind or one-time physical item or one-time event
• Travel/Housing: Travel by organization’s staff for specific projects/programs; travel and housing for performers.

TAP/Tax funds may NOT BE USED for (this list is not exhaustive): 

•       Accumulated deficits or debt retirement.
•       Public schools and/or school programs or hiring of temporary or permanent staff.
•       Lobbying or political action expenses.
•       Scholarships, purchase awards or cash prizes.
•       Business operations of magazines or newspapers.
•       Activities intended primarily for fundraising.
•       Rehabilitative or therapeutic programs.
•       Fireworks.
•       Rodeos.
•       Activities that are primarily religious in purpose.
•       Cash reserves.

Projects will be evaluated on:

• Quality of proposed project and complete documentation including project budget and project timeline.
• Demonstrated community need.
• Benefits to the community.
• The organization’s history, ability to implement the proposed project and financial considerations.

Evaluation Criteria

• Quality of proposed project
  • The quality and clarity of the project goals and design
  • Completeness of project budget and timeline
  • Proposed measurement (qualitative and quantitative) that the applicant will utilize to report status and outcomes
• Demonstrated community need
  • What is the current need of Heber City citizens that this project will address?
  • Are other projects or programs already addressing this need?
•  Benefits to the community
  • The number Heber City residents by age, user group etc. served by the project;
  • Does this project have the potential to become an influential part of the Community experience in years to come?
  • In what tangible ways will this project benefit Heber City?
•  The organization’s history, ability to implement project and financial considerations
  • The ability to carry out the project based on factors including the appropriateness of the budget, the resources involved, and the qualifications of the project’s personnel
  • Staffing / human resources secured to support and complete the project
  • History of past City funding

Complete the Heber City TAP Tax Grant Application

Training Session

https://www.heberut.gov/392/Arts-Advisory-Committee

TAP Arts Online Workshop
Jan 23, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 PM (America/Denver)

Please join the ARTS Meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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