Lehi City Now Accepting PARC Grant Applications

Arts and culture play an important role in making Lehi a vibrant place to live, work, and play. To help support the organizations that bring these opportunities to the community, Lehi City is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Cultural Organization Grant Program.

Approximately $500,000 in grant funding is available to eligible cultural organizations and facilities that serve Lehi residents. The program helps support both the ongoing operations of cultural organizations and the facilities that provide opportunities for residents to experience and participate in arts and culture.

Supporting Arts and Culture Through the PARC Tax

The Cultural Organization Grant Program is funded through the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) tax, which was approved by Lehi voters on November 2, 2021.

Through this funding, the City can help strengthen the organizations and facilities that preserve local culture, encourage creativity, and provide meaningful experiences for the community.

Application Timeline and Workshop

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the application requirements and take advantage of the resources available through the PARC Advisory Committee. A grant application workshop will be held November 18, 2026, at the Lehi Civic Center to help applicants better understand the process and expectations.

Here are the important dates for this grant cycle:

• Applications Open: November 2, 2026
• Grant Workshop: November 18, 2026, at the Lehi Civic Center
• Application Deadline: February 11, 2027
• Presentations to the City Council: April 2027
• Grant Awards Announced: April/May 2027

The workshop is an opportunity for interested organizations to learn more about the application process, what makes a strong application, and how proposals will be evaluated.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

The Cultural Organization Grant Program is intended to support nonprofit organizations with a significant presence in Lehi that are dedicated to advancing and preserving arts and culture.

Eligible organizations must have a primary purpose related to the advancement and preservation of natural history, art, music, theater, dance, or cultural arts, including literature, motion picture, or storytelling.

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

• Be a private nonprofit organization certified by the Internal Revenue Service as qualifying under § 501(c).
• Not be an agency or political subdivision of the state.
• Not be an educational institution whose annual revenues are derived more than 50% from state funds.
• Not be a radio or television broadcasting network or station, cable communication system, newspaper, or magazine.

Organizations are encouraged to review the complete eligibility criteria before submitting an application.

How Are Grant Recipients Selected?

Unlike some grant programs that rely on a separate review committee to make funding decisions, PARC grant applications will be considered directly by the Lehi City Council.

Applicants will have the opportunity to present their proposals to the Council in April 2027. The Council will then review and award grants during its public meetings in April and/or May.

Organizations receiving funding will be responsible for meeting several requirements throughout the award period, including:

• Providing a detailed list of project funds and a project timeline.
• Giving verbal and/or written credit to the PARC tax for the funding received and creating a permanent PARC sign where applicable.
• Maintaining detailed financial records and submitting them for audit.
• Using all awarded funds within one year.
• Reporting to the City Council at the end of the award period.

These requirements help ensure grant funding is used as intended and that recipients remain accountable for the public funds they receive.

Apply by February 11, 2027

Lehi City is committed to supporting the organizations that help enrich the community through arts and culture. If your organization has a significant presence in Lehi and meets the program's eligibility requirements, we encourage you to explore this funding opportunity.

For application details, eligibility information, and additional resources, visit the Cultural Organization Grant Program page.

Applications must be submitted by February 11, 2027.