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Research & Development (R&D) Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice\, expan d their creative horizons\, and deepen the impact of their work.
\nWheth er you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes\, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic pra ctice to the next level\, including:
\nThis grant is available t o Arizona artists working in any discipline. Applicants must be individual s and may submit only one application per year. Organizations are not elig ible to apply. At the time an application is submitted\, and the grant is awarded\, an applicant must be:
\nRecipients of the R&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum o f 4 awards in their lifetime.
\nApplican ts may request a minimum of $3\,000 and a maximum of $5\,000.
\nUp t o 20 grants will be awarded this year.
\nGrant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
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The R&D Gra nt application is split into two stages. All applicants submit a Proposal Narrative and Work Samples. Applications determined to be most competitive according to evaluation criteria move on to Stage 2.
\nProposal Narrative & Work Samples
\nDue 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023
\nSeptember 15\, 2023
\nProcess Map\, Experience List\, & Expense List
\nDue 11: 59 PM\, October 12\, 2023
\nNovember 16\, 2023
\nDecember 15\, 2023
\nNo later than
\nApril 12\, 2024
If you require accommo dation in completing this application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please contact Director of Artist Programs Kes ha Bruce at kbruce@azarts.gov or (6 02) 771-6530.
\nYou can type y our proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your response s. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not cha racter) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrati ve via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry abo ut impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 f iles (.mp3). Some applicants find it helpful to develop the narrative port ion of the application using word processing software\, outside the applic ation platform. This allows them to thoughtfully draft their responses and monitor their word counts for each question.
\nIn the interest of improving the user experience for applicants an d reviewers\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts has transitioned to a new submission platform this year: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whether you are a new or returning applicant\, you will need to create an account on our new pla tform at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
W hen you’re ready\, click on “Apply Now” below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of you r application and complete or submit it later.
\n\nThe application for Fiscal Year 2024 Research & Developme nt Grants is now closed.
\nYou can ty pe up your proposal narrative (1200 words)\,
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\nYou can up load it in a anudio recording (8 minutes in length).
\nD o not include links to external websites or video hosting platforms such a s YouTube or Vimeo.
\nIf you share your proposal narrative in an aud io recording\, keep it simple and to the point. The recording should be ju st you\, describing your proposal and answering the five questions listed above. Please do not include edits of your work samples. Production qualit y of this recording will not be considered in your review. Just make sure we can hear and understand you and keep editing and post-production embell ishment to a minimum.
\nSubmit work samples you’v e completed in the last 5 years. From the list to the right\, please choos e the most appropriate artistic work sample format to represent your disci pline:
\nArtist Work Sa mples
\nIf you have collaborators you may include one work sample per person\, for up to 3 collaborators:
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Collaborator Work Samples
\nRemembe r to test your work samples as you upload them. Please do not submit promo tional materials\, exhibition posters\, event program\, or published revie ws as work samples. Do not include URL links to external websites or video hosting platforms.
\nProvide a brief description explaining how the submitted work sample(s) relate to your pro posal. Why did you choose them?
\nInclude the following for each wor k sample:
\nIf applicable:
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Your application materials will be reviewed according to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is base d upon strength of responses in relation to the following review criteria:
\nPotential Impact to Artist
\nThe application clearly describ es the potential impact to the artist’s personal craft and/or body of work .
\nPotent ial Impact to Artist’s Community of Practice
\nThe application clearly defines the artist’s community of practice and describes how the proposed activities w ill impact\, reflect\, or respond to the applicant’s artistic discipline\, audience\, field of study\, place-based community\, or broader community.
\nArtistic Strength
\nThe submit ted work samples reflect the artist’s distinct vision and originality. The work sample description conve ys a clear understanding of the artist’s craft—the techniques you use and the intention behind them—and a commitment to artistic achievement.
\n< p class='p2'>Integrity of Proposal\nViewed as a w hole\, the application demonstrates the integrity with which the artist ap proaches their artistic practice and their defined community of practice. The application materials demonstrate a commitment to high ethical standar ds and equitable professional practices in regard to the proposed actions\ , values\, methods\, and goals.
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All applications submitted by 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 202 3 will be reviewed by a panel of independent arts professionals from commu nities throughout the state. Applicants whose applications are determined to be most competitive according to evaluation criteria will be invited to submit additional materials and move on to Stage 2 of the application pro cess.
\nYou will be notif ied whether or not your application will advance to Stage 2 no later than September 15\, 2023.
\nApplicants who advance to Stage 2 of review will be invited to submit additional information including a process map\, an experience list\, and an expense list. Panelists will review the application as a whole and con vene for a public panel meeting to make final funding recommendations.
\nProcess Map
\nMap the course of your cr eative process for this proposal by identifying 3 to 5 specific steps you will take during the funding period. These steps may include research\, tr avel\, activities or events\, achievements\, or anything else you will use to organize and track your artistic process and progress.
\nYou wil l be asked to upload a 1-page Process Map (.jpg or .pdf) describing the sp ecific steps you will take to complete your proposed work. You can provide a numbered list of steps\, a timeline (with or without specific activity dates)\, a flow chart\, drawing\, sketch\, other visual\, or simply a writ ten narrative.
\nExperience List
\nProvide 3 to 5 personal\, professional\, and /or community-based experiences you have engaged in within the past 5 year s that are relevant to your proposal. You may include 1-2 experiences that took place more than 5 years ago so long as they are especially relevant to your current proposal.
\nBriefly describe how each experience has prepared you for the work you propose to undertake.
\nC ollaborator’s Experience List (if applicable)
\nProvid e 1 to 3 personal\, professional\, and/or community-based experiences that each of your collaborators engaged in the past 5 years.
\nBriefly d escribe how each experience is relevant to your proposal and has prepared your collaborators for the work you propose to undertake.
\nPlease d o not simply include a list of highlights or accomplishments from your CV or resume. Instead\, include experiences that clearly demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skill set necessary to complete the activities you ’ve proposed in your application.
\nExpenses List
\nList total eligible expense s (artist stipends\, including your own artist stipend\, materials\, trave l costs\, equipment\, space rental\, production costs\, documentation\, ma rketing\, rehearsal time\, childcare\, etc.) related to your proposal.
\nPlease include expenses even if you are not seeking funding for them and tell us about any additional income in the Budget Narrative section be low.
\nGrant Amount Request ed
\nIndicate the grant amount you are requesting\, between $3\,000 and $5\,000.
\nDescribe anything in the expe nses list that would benefit from additional clarification. For example\, if your expenses exceed $5\,000\, please tell us how you will fund the res t of your proposed activities.
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As you develop your application materials for Stage 2\, consi der that the panelists will be thinking about Stage 1 Application Material s and Evaluation Criteria in addition to the following:
\nFe asibility
\nThe application provides substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized within the funding period. The applicat ion includes a reasonable expenses list for the scope and scale of the pro posed activities. The process map and experience list provide evidence of the applicant’s ability and capacity to successfully realize the proposal. The experiences described in the experience list are relevant to the prop osed activities. The process map presents a clear path to the completion o f the proposed activities.
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Stage 2 application materials must be sub mitted by 11:59 pm\, Wednesday\, October 13\, 2022.
\nAfter the October 13 due date\, your Stage 1 and Stage 2 application materials will be evaluated by each member of the review panel individual ly\, according to the evaluation criteria.
\nOn November 18\, 2022\, the panelists will convene in Phoenix to discuss the applications as a group. This meeting i s open to the public and applicants being reviewed will be notified of lis tening options. At the conclusion of the meeting\, panelists will finalize their scores and recommend up to 30 applications for funding. These recom mendations will then be sent to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed b oard of commissioners for approval. span>
\nGrantees will be notified by December 15\, 2023\, and will receive grant funds by April 12\ , 2024.
\nApplica nts must be individuals and may submit only one application per year. Orga nizations are not eligible to apply. At the time an application is submitt ed\, and the grant is awarded\, an applicant must be:
\nRecipients of the R&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapply and m ay receive a maximum of four (4) awards in their lifetime. This also appli es to recipients of the previously-named Artist Research and Development G rant and previously-offered Artist Project Grant. Applicants who failed to submit a Final Report for a previous award are not eligible to apply.
This program does not fund the following:
\nThis list is not comprehensive.
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Kesha Bruce
\nArtist Programs Manager
\nPhone: (602) 771-653
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\nEmail: kbruce@azarts.gov
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Over the c ourse of three sessions\, previous R&D Grantees will share tips\, tricks\, and insights on crafting your best application.
\nSession 1 : Proposal Narrative
\nAttendees will learn insider tips on crafting a compelling narrative that communicates who you are\, what you do\, and why it matters.
\nThis session w as presented on Thursday\, June 10\, 2020.
\n\nSession 2: Communities of Practice
\nAttendees wil l learn how to identify your communities of practice\, tips for describing your community of practice in the R&D Grant application\, and how thinkin g about your contributions to a community of practice can lead to more aut hentic and ethical engagement.
\nThis ses sion was presented on Thursday\, June 17\, 2020.
\n\nSession 3: Work Samples
\nAttendees wil l learn how to choose work samples that reflect your distinct vision\; the best ways to convey the techniques you use and the intention behind them\ ; and tips for putting your best foot forward and avoiding common mistakes .
\nThis session was presented on Thursday\, June 24\, 2021.
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Festival Grants support the presentation of quality arts and culture programming through festival activities\, connecting artists and culture bearers (or their artistic work) with communities.
\nFestival gr ants support in-person\, virtual\, and hybrid festivals.
\nFor the p urposes of this grant program\, a festival is defined as a periodic celebr ation or gathering that…
\nFestivals eligible for Festival Grants must…
\nSeasonal series of presented works\, as well as freestanding productions or exhibitions\, ar e not eligible activities for this program. Festival activities can includ e juried processes\, but scholarships\, pageants or standalone award cerem onies are also ineligible. Please see a more detailed list of ineligible e xpenses at the end of this document.
\nWho is it for?
\nEligible applicants for Festival Grants include Arizona-based…
\nPlease note\, while an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one grant program\, the Arts Commission limi ts the number of applications that may be submitted across programs to one application per entity per funding period. Organizations applying for a Festi val Grant in Fiscal Year 2025 may not apply for any other Arts Commission grants for organizations.
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Applicants may request grant award amoun ts ranging from a minimum of $1\,000 to a maximum of $5\,000.
\nTher e is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.
\nIn 2012\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts was removed from the State’s General Fu nd as an ongoing budget line-item. Since that time\, the agency’s annual g rantmaking budget has been especially volatile\, dependent on one-time leg islative appropriations\, which have ranged from $0 – $5 million. The agen cy’s grantmaking capacity for Fiscal Year 2025 will not be known until the State’s budget is passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Go vernor. This typically happens in late spring.
\nThe number and size of grants the agency will award in Fiscal Year 2025 will depend o n the outcome of this legislative budget session.
\nFor mor e info on Arts Commission funding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-us/who- we-are/budget/.
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Contracted Artistic Services and Artist Fees
\nIncludes guest artist contractual fees including travel\, and lodging.
\nProductio n Expenses
\nIncludes insurance\, sound\, lighting\, and eq uipment rental and operation for the artistic project only.
\nIncludes stage\, space\, or venue rental f or the artistic project only.
\nMarketing/Promotion
\nIncludes contracted graphic design services the purchase of adver tising space and creation of digital and printed promotional materials for the entire event.
\nAccessibility Services
\nIncludes closed captioning\, interpretation\, and translation services\, visual enhancements\, and listening guides.
\nPublic Health and Safety Compliance
\nIncludes personal protective equipm ent\, cleaning and sanitation services\, and equipment/structuring to supp ort distancing.
\nDigital Operations
\nInclud es fees related to video live-streaming services\, access to webinar and c onferencing platforms\, closed captioning\, translation and interpretation services\, and digital ticketing/event management systems
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F unds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork h as been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\, stat e W-9 and payment form.
Applicants are encouraged to do the fol lowing prior to beginning their application:
\nRequest Accom modations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing this application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process \, please contact Organizational Programs Manager Brad DeBiase at bdebiase@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6534.
\nPrepare Narrative Responses
\nYou can type yo ur proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your responses . For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not char acter) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrativ e via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry abou t impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 fi les (.mp3).
\nSome applicants find it helpful to develop their respo nses using word processing software\, outside the application platform. Th is allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. A Word document version of the narrative questi ons can be downloaded at https ://azarts.gov/grant/festival.
\nCreate or Update the Sur veyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization
\nYou will su bmit your application through an online submission platform called SurveyM onkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to register their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
\nIf your organiza
tion already has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all informa
tion is up to date and add/remove any team members as needed.
\nFor i
nstructions on how to create or update your account\, visit our applicant
resources page: h
ttps://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
When yo u’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to co mplete the application in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit it later.
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In-person festivals that possess virtual components (e.g. live streaming performances) would be considered “Hybrid”\, and applicants shou ld select the “Virtual” option if their festival activities will be produc ed and attended exclusively through digital platforms.
\nGrant Amount Reques ted
\nEnter the grant amount you are requesting. Applicants may request between $1\,000 and $5\,000.
\nBudget Form
\nAll applicants must submit a complete project budget using th e form embedded in the application.
\nBudget Narrative
\nPlease use this space to describe the festival budget\, includ ing eligible fees\, any anticipated income\, and any substantial in-kind s upport. This is your opportunity to bring your festival budget to life\, a s if you were explaining it to the grant review panel. You may also use th is Budget Narrative section to explain how you have arrived at certain ite mized dollar amounts. (300 words maximum) See FAQ for additional details.< /p>\n
Your organization’s application materials will be r eviewed by an independent panel according to the following criteria. Pleas e note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\nQuality Ar ts and Culture Programming
\nDoes the application clearly d escribe the festival’s arts and culture programming and the artist/culture bearers who will be engaged? Does the application make a compelling case for what it hopes to make available to festival participants and attendees and how? Does the application outline in detail the structure and timelin e of the festival’s programming/activities?
\nCommunity Bene fit
\nDoes the application define the communities the festi val hopes to directly serve\, interact\, and engage with? Does the applica tion clearly outline how this will happen? Does the application thoughtful ly address access and participation for people of all abilities?
\n< strong>Viability
\nDoes the application demonstrate substan tial evidence that the festival activities will be realized within the fun ding period? Does the proposed budget appropriately reflect the scope of w ork described in the application? Does the application clearly explain how project activities will be produced and delivered?
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All applications are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commissi on staff review each application for completeness and eligibility. Applica tions that are incomplete or submitted after the due date are considered i neligible for panel review and funding. Eligible applications are then eva luated by independent review panels made up of individuals from communitie s throughout the state who work in or adjacent to the arts. They evaluate each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the publishe d evaluation criteria.
\nPanelists first review applications individ ually. They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize a ssessment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applica nts are not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encourag ed to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notifi ed when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, th e panel submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Gov ernor-appointed board of commissioners for approval
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This list is not comprehensive.
\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Not withstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrati ng\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, tr ampling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religio us objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Rec ipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse be liefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.
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Leading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commi ssion on the Arts will present a webinar-style information session to help prospective applicants in preparing competitive applications.
\nFriday\, March 8\, 2024
\n10:00 am – 11:00 am
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Once you have cr eated your organization you can add additional members to assist with appl ications and account maintenance.
\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, c lick here.
\nSurveyM
onkey Apply provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to t
he “how tos” above you can find more information and resources on accounts
\, completing an application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-
Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that foster meaningful arts learning experiences for adult learners of any age and/or intergenerational projects in community settings.
\nLifelong Arts Engag ement Grants support projects that…
\nSuch projects should also…
\nProjects may take place in…
\nArts learning projects feature sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skills\, processes and creativity. A rtistic and/or cultural discipline(s) may include\, but are not limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts\, music\, theatre\, traditional and fo lk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning projects include specific objecti ves\, outcomes and methods of evaluation that are well defined and relevan t for the learners involved.
\nOrganizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.
\nThere is no cash match required fo r this grant opportunity.
\nEligible applicants for Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants include:
\nSee FAQ #1 in the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organizations.
\n*An unincorporated organization without t ax-exempt status\, may apply with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
\nAn organization may submit only one application p er fiscal year.
\nAcross grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While an organization or unit of governmen t may be eligible for more than one grant program\, they may only apply fo r one of them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #6 below for more inform ation)
\nInd ividual teaching artists or arts organizations may be listed as partners o n a maximum of three (3) funded arts learning grant applications (both Lif elong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal year. I f the number of applications on which a given individual teaching artist o r arts organization is listed as a partner exceeds the total number that m ay be funded for that fiscal year\, they will be asked to advise the Arts Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. T he Arts Commission requests that prospective applicants consider this rest riction before applying.
\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek o ut partnerships with eligible organizations or units of government. The en tity you partner with will then serve as the direct applicant. When buildi ng a partnership with an organization\, \, or unit of government\, make su re they are not applying to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant for a diffe rent project or to another grant program through the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
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Grant funds may be used for any of the fol lowing (this list is not comprehensive):
\nGrant funds c annot be used for any projects\, or days of a project\, that take place be fore the start of the fiscal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project ti meline starts before or ends after the funding period\, you are still elig ible to apply and should articulate the full timeline in your application\ , but should only request and use grant funds for project activities takin g place within the funding period.
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Funds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This inc ludes the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.
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If you require accomm odation in completing the application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\nYou can type your proposal narrative or you can u pload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording len gth. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it s imple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists with yo ur recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. Al l audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\nSome applicant s find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing softwar e\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded at https://azarts.gov/gran t/lifetime-arts-engagment/.
\nYou will submit your applica tion through an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prio r to applying\, all new applicants will need to register their organizatio n at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
\nIf your organization already has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is up to dat e and add/remove any team members as needed.
\nFor instructions on h ow to create or update your account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov /grants/applicant-resources/.
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When you’re ready\, clic k/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the applic ation in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of your applicati on and complete or submit it later.
\n< a class='btn btn-lg btn-info' href='https://azarts.smapply.io/prog/lifelon g_arts_engagement_grant/'>APPLY NOW
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Organization/School information collected in this sect ion of the application is used solely for internal and reporting purposes and will not be considered during the application review.
\nOrganiza tion Name
\nOrganization Mission Statement
\nSecondary Point o f Contact
\nAuthorizing Official
\nIRS Letter of Determination (if applicable).
\nFiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicabl e).
\nPROJECT INFORMATION
\nProject Title (10 word limit)
\nProject Summary (75 word limit)
\nProvide a brief snapshot of y our project.
\nProposed Start and End Date of Project
\nPartne r Organizations (if applicable)
\nPlease list any organizations that are collaborating on this project.
\nPr oject Overview (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nPr ovide a detailed description of your proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists understand the general outline for your pro posed arts learning project. Focus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Include details of the arts learning project inclu ding what types of artistic disciplines will be at the center of the proje ct\, how long the program will be\, how often the community of learners wi ll meet and how long each class will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight weeks for 2 hours per week).
\nCo mmunity of Learners (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWhat specific population(s) of learners are central to this project? De scribe their assets and what they bring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 “Wh at is asset-based vs. deficit-based language?” for more information on def initions and best practices.)
\nIf your project requires a process o f selection (i.e.\, an audition or application) and/or a cost to participa te\, how are you ensuring all learners can participate? Describe how the p roject is supporting all who are interested in participating. (200 word li mit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nIntegrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nHow will the work you prop ose reflect or respond to this community of learners? How does the communi ty of learners have a voice and agency in the development and implementati on of the project?
\nProject Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWho on your team\, including teaching artis ts and/or partners\, will lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualific ations\, and what they bring to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and community of learners involved?
\nProject L earning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nList three arts learning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes shou ld be specific\, measurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If t his is an ongoing project\, describe how the project will build on or resp onds to previously conducted work.
\nProject Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nWhat method(s) will y ou use to evaluate how well the project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation work that has informed the proposed project\, pleas e share those results here.
\nProject Setting (150 word limi t\, 2 minute /audio limit)
\nWhere is the work taking place ? Describe how this location is accessible to the community of learners an d why it is important to the proposed project.
\nProject Tim eline Table
\nUse the table provided to create a detailed t imeline for the activities that will occur within the proposed start and e nd date of the project. Activities can include planning the project\, prop osed project activities\, and any evaluation or assessment.
\nYour t imeline should convey a sense of the project’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds cannot be used for any project activities that tak e place outside the funding period\, please articulate the full project ti meline here.
\nProject Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Timeline Narrative shou ld correspond with and provide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be as specific as possible about how often and how long project activities wi ll take place\, along with proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will provide enough time to foster learning amongst the learners.
\nGrant Amount Requested
\nEnter the grant amount you are requesting for this project. Schools/organization s can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.
\nProject Expenses Table strong>
\nIn the first column\, list all expenses related to the pro ject.
\nIn the second column\, provide a short explanation of the ex pense.
\nIn the third column\, note what type of funding will cover the expense (LAE Grant\, Other Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).
\nIn the fourth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.
\nAddi tionally\, please thoroughly review the funding restrictions listed on pag e 8 of these guidelines.
\nProject Expenses Narrative (200 w ord limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Expenses Na rrative should align with the Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as po ssible about the eligible expenses the Lifelong Arts Engagement grant woul d cover. This is your opportunity to bring your project’s expenses to life \, as if you were explaining them to the grant review panel.
\nOther things to consider:
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Your org anization’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion . Application merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\nQuality of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrates a strong arts learning project.
What panelists will be thinking about: Does the application
clearly outline the important details of the arts learning project?<
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Integrity of Proposed Project
\nApplication
demonstrates an asset-based premise that centers the voice of the learners
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What panelists will be thinking about: Does the application articulate the specific assets and contributions of the c ommunity of learners and collaborators involved? Does the application arti culate how the proposed project reflects or responds to the community of l earners involved? Does the community of learners have a voice and agency i n the development and implementation of the project?
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Potential Impact
\nApplication centers expected benefit to l
earners.
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defined and relevant for the learners involved?
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\nApplication demonstrates a strong project plan and appropriat
eness of budget.
What panelists will be thinking about : Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized within the proposed project timeline? Do the exp enses described appear appropriate to the proposed project?
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All applications are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for completeness and eligibi lity. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.
\nEligible appl ications are then evaluated by independent review panels made up of arts l earning specialists from communities throughout the state. They evaluate e ach application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\nPanelists first review applications individu ally. They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize as sessment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applican ts are not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encourage d to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notifie d when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Gove rnor-appointed board of commissioners for approval.
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This list is not comprehen sive.
\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabl ing statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to any person or entity f or use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defi ling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring di shonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” within funded progr ams.
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Leading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Comm ission on the Arts will present webinar-style information sessions and wor kshops to help prospective applicants in preparing competitive application s.
\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024<
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\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A recordings of this session ava ilable below.
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The following videos walk applicants through the key components o f the applications for both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.
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