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ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for organizations
on Grants to Organizations
Overview page.
Applicants may apply quarterly for available funds but may receive only one QuickFund$
grant per fiscal year.
Organizations that receive Public Programs in the Arts or Entry Track funding are eligible
to apply for Technical Assistance but are not eligible to apply for QuickProjects
for Organizations.
• Organizations or informal groups applying for QuickProjects no longer need
to have a pending 501(c)(3) application but can apply through an eligible fiscal
agent, visit Policies page.
QuickProjects
Eligible organizations may apply for funds to arts events for the public. QuickProject
funds support one-time arts projects or new programs, small and emerging arts
organizations, and the public projects of informal arts groups through fiscal
sponsors (visit limitations on General Overview page). Funds are intended to
foster public participation in the arts and are not intended for the purchase
of equipment. (See Glossary,
for definition of Capital Expenses.)
Expenses eligible for support include:
Fees for an artist to work with a
community to create a mural, a public exhibition, or to sponsor public demonstrations
of artistic skill.
Funding for a local arts council,
community organization, or unit of government to work with a dance company, traditional
artists, or theater for a presentation or workshop.
A local arts or community organization
producing a public event in the arts, such as a performance, exhibition, or festival.All organizations eligible for grant funding under any Commission program may apply for Technical Assistance grants that support organizational development. These funds may be applied to fees for professional consultant services in two areas:
Management consultancies for organizations, such as
fund-raising, technology, marketing, public relations, organizational
development, audience development, long-range planning, program development,
accessibility planning, and board or financial management.
Artistic consultancies, such as voice instruction,
lighting design, master classes, exhibition design, or conservation
studies.
GRANT AMOUNTS
Requests may range from $500 to $1,500 with
a 1:1 match (cash or in-kind). University applicants must match 1:1 with non-university
or non-state cash match rather than a mix of cash and in-kind. For information
on the eligibility of college or university applicants, see Grants
for Organization Overview page. See the Glossary for
the definition of a university applicant.
HOW TO APPLY
Application should be in 12-point font or neatly handwritten. Since copies will
be duplicated, please do not use staples. Fill out the checklist (pdf)
include the narrative, all required materials, and comply with the postmark deadline.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Review panelists will use the criteria below to score your proposal.
Artistic Merit (50 points)
Organization produces programs of high artistic merit appropriate
to its mission.
Management (25 points)
Ability and plan demonstrates the applicant
can accomplish the project or activity in a competent manner.
Application is clear and complete; the
budget is realistic and correlates with the narrative.
Technical
Assistance applicants clearly stated the purpose and need for assistance.
Community Involvement and Access (25 points)
Appropriate and broad community involvement.
Evidence of public access to project activities.
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NARRATIVE
Submit a two-page clear and concise narrative that
responds directly to the following. Number, repeat the five (5) questions, and
answer in order. Keep in mind the evaluation criteria.
- Briefly describe your organization; include structure, mission statement, brief history, programs, services, and community you serve.
- Briefly describe what you propose to do, how you plan to accomplish it, and why your project merits funding.
- Explain if this is a new program, a pilot arts project, or a project essential to the initial growth of your organization.
- Describe community involvement, the anticipated community impact, and public access to project activities.
- If appropriate, explain the relationship between your work sample or support materials and your proposed activity or project.
BUDGET
Applicants must furnish budget form 5-B
at the time of application. See budget hints.
POSTMARK DEADLINES
Courtesy review deadlines are three weeks before the postmark deadline. When
possible, apply for the deadline closest to your project. The project may not
begin and expenses may not be incurred before you are notified of your award,
approximately three weeks after the deadline.
See Deadlines page.
Final reports must be submitted within 30 days after completion of the project (more about Final Reports).
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