How to bid on Richmond Neighborhood Public Art Mini-Grants

What the City of Richmond is funding

The City of Richmond’s Richmond Arts & Culture Commission is offering one-year mini-grants for grassroots public art projects. The program aims to support local artists and cultural organizations, encourage community engagement, and enrich Richmond neighborhoods.

Projects must be community-engaged, publicly accessible, and located within Richmond city limits. The provided description does not state grant amounts.

Deadline and grant period

The RFP deadline is December 5, 2026, at 2:59 AM ET. Submit your electronic response through PlanetBids before the deadline.

Awards cover a one-year period. Work may begin as early as 60 days after City Council approval and must conclude no later than one calendar year after contract execution.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is aimed at local artists and cultural organizations proposing grassroots public art in Richmond. Your project should meet the stated requirements for community engagement, public access, and location within city limits.

How to access and submit the RFP

Click “View the original posting” to open the City’s PlanetBids listing. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Richmond. For help downloading the RFP, contact Ofelia Alvarez at [email protected].

Prepare a clear, competitive application

Read both the RFP and the 2021 Public Art Policies and Procedures before starting. Check the PlanetBids listing for the complete application instructions and any addenda.

Explain how your proposal will involve the community, remain publicly accessible, and take place within Richmond. Make your project plan easy to assess, and leave time to complete portal submission before the deadline.