RAP Tax Arts Funding – Grant Application Information

 

Overview and Eligibility
Tax-exempt organizations (501-C3) located in Ivins City, or those that contribute significant tax revenue to the city, are eligible to apply for the excess RAP (Recreation, Arts, and Parks) tax funds for arts-related projects taking place within Ivins City. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on December 31, 2026.

 

Background

The renewed RAP Tax in Washington County was approved by voters in November 2024 and began a new 10-year funding cycle on April 1, 2025. Per Resolution 2015-03R, the Ivins City Council allocates its portion of RAP tax revenues in the amount of one-third each of the apportionment to Recreation, Arts and Parks.

 

Resolution 2025-05R further stipulates that the first $30,000 in annual Arts RAP funds be distributed as follows: $10,000 each to Tuacahn (to fulfill a contractual bond obligation), Kayenta Arts Foundation (per resolution), and the Ivins City Arts Commission (per resolution for Arts Districts projects).

 

After these allocations, any remaining arts RAP tax funds are available through a competitive grant application process.

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Timeline

• Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Application opens on the Ivins City Arts Commission website.

• Thursday, December 31, 2026 – Application deadline.

• Wednesday, January 13, 2027 –  Commission meeting to review applications with applicants and determine recommendations to the Ivins City Council.

• Thursday, January 21, 2027 – Recommendations presented to the Ivins City Council for approval.

• Between 1/21/27 and 2/28/2027 – Grant awards announced on Arts Commission website and funds distributed to selected applicants.

 

How to Apply

To apply for these excess arts RAP funds, please ensure you meet the eligibility requirements noted above, and click the link below to start the application process.