BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//104.17.64.183//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Arizona Commission on the Arts X-WR-CALDESC:An Agency of the State of Arizona X-FROM-URL:https://azarts.gov X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Phoenix BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19671029T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-154996@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240328T100131Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Youth Arts Council\,Dea dlines\,Individual Artist\,Organizations CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Youth Arts Engagement Grants support arts learning projects for young people that occur outside of traditional school hours.
\nYouth Arts Engagement Grants support projects that…
\nSuch projects s hould also…
\nProjects may take place in…
\nArts learning projects feature sequential\, hands-on learning th rough the arts to develop artistic skills\, processes and creativity. Arti stic and/or cultural discipline(s) may include\, but are not limited to da nce\, literary arts\, media arts\, music\, theatre\, traditional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning projects include specific objectives \, outcomes and methods of evaluation that are well defined and relevant f or the learners involved.
\nOrganizat ions can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.
\nThere is no cash ma tch required for this grant opportunity.
\nEli gible applicants for Youth Arts Engagement Grants include:
\nSee FAQ #1 in the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organizations. p>\n
*An unincorporated organization without tax-exempt status may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
\nAn organization may submit only one application per fiscal year.
\nA cross grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applicatio ns 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 government may be eligible for mor e than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #8 below for more information.)
\nIndividual teaching artists or arts organizations may be listed as partners on a maximum of three (3) funded arts learning grant applications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement an d Youth Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal year. If the number of applicat ions on which a given individual teaching artist or arts organization is l isted as a partner in a single funding cycle exceeds the total number that may be funded for that fiscal year\, they will be asked to advise the Art s Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. The Arts Commission requests that prospective applicants consider this re striction before applying.
\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek out partnerships with eligible organizations\, schools\, or units of gove rnment. The entity you partner with will then serve as the direct applican t. When building a partnership with an organization\, school\, or unit of government\, make sure they are not applying to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant for a different project or to another grant program through the Ariz ona Commission on the Arts.
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Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
\nGrant funds cannot be used for any projects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the start date of the fiscal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or ends after the funding peri od\, you are still eligible to apply and should articulate the full timeli ne in your application\, but should only request and use grant funds for p roject activities taking place within the funding period.
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Funds are delivered approxi mately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the g rantee. This includes the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.
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Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to b eginning their application:
\nIf yo u require accommodation in completing the application\, or otherwise parti cipating 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 narrat ive or you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrati ve question you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maxim um recording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio record ings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the p anelists with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and un derstand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n< p>Some applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word pr ocessing software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each q uestion. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloa ded here.\nYou will submit your application through an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all ne w applicants will need to register their organization at https://azarts.sm apply.io/.
\nIf your organization already has an account\, we encour age you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any t eam members as needed.
\nFor instructions on how to create or update your account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-reso urces/.
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When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or sub mit it later.
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Project Overview (30 0 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nProvide a detailed d escription of your proposed arts learning project. This overview should he lp panelists understand the general outline for your proposed arts learnin g project. Focus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed pro ject. Include details of the arts learning project including what types of artistic disciplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will be\, how often the community of learners will meet and how lo ng each class will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly f or eight weeks for 2 hours per week).
\nCommunity of Learner s (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWhat specific p opulation(s) of learners are central to this project? Describe their asset s and what they bring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 on page 9\, “What is asset-based vs. deficit-based language?\,” for more information on definit ions and best practices.)
\nIf your project requires a process of se lection (i.e.\, an audition or application) and/or a cost to participate\, how are you ensuring all learners can participate? Describe how the proje ct is supporting all who are interested in participating. (200 word limit\ , 2 minute audio limit)
\nIntegrity of Project (300 word lim it\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nHow will the work you propose reflect or respond to this community of learners? How does the community o f learners have a voice and agency in the development and implementation o f the project?
\nProject Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute aud io limit)
\nWho on your team\, including teaching artists a nd/or partners\, will lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualificatio ns\, and what they bring to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and community of learners involved?
\nProject Learn ing Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nList three arts learning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should b e specific\, measurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing project\, describe how the project will build on or responds to previously conducted work.
\nProject Evaluation (200 wor d limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nWhat method(s) will you u se to evaluate how well the project achieved these outcomes? If there is p revious evaluation work that has informed the proposed project\, please sh are those results here.
\nProject Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nWhere is the work taking place? Des cribe how this location is accessible to the community of learners and why it is important to the proposed project.
\nProject Timeline Table
\nUse the table provided to create a detailed timeli ne for the activities that will occur within the proposed start and end da te of the project. Activities can include planning the project\, proposed project activities\, and any evaluation or assessment.
\nYour timeli ne should convey a sense of the project’s arc\, from its beginning to its end.
\nNote: while grant funds cannot be used for any project activi ties that take place outside the funding period\, please articulate the fu ll project timeline here.
\nProject Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Timeline N arrative should correspond with and provide context for the Project Timeli ne Table. Be as specific as possible about how often and how long project activities will take place\, along with proposed dates. Explain how your t imeline will provide enough time to foster learning amongst the learners.< /p>\n
Grant Amount Requested p>\n
Enter the grant amount you are requesting for this project. Schools /organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.
\nProject Exp enses Table
\nIn the first column\, list a ll expenses related to the project.
\nIn the second column strong>\, provide a short explanation of the expense.
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In the fourth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.
\nPlease list only expenses related to your project . A full organizational budget is not needed.
\nYouth Arts Engagemen t grant funds can only be used for project activities taking place in the funding period (July 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024).
\nAdditionally\, pl ease thoroughly review the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
\nProject Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Expenses Narrative shoul
d align with the Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible about
the eligible expenses the Youth Arts Engagement grant would cover. This is
your opportunity to bring your project’s expenses to life\, as if you wer
e explaining them to the grant review panel.
\nOther things to consid
er:
Your organization’s appli cation materials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application mer it is based upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.< /p>\n
Application demonstrates a s trong arts learning project.
\nWhat panelists will be th inking about: Does the application clearly outline the important details of the arts learning project?
\nApplication demonstrates an asset-based premise that cent ers the voice of the learners.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the application articulate the specific asse ts and contributions of the community of learners and collaborators involv ed? Does the application articulate how the proposed project reflects or r esponds to the community of learners involved? Does the community of learn ers have a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the p roject?
\nApplication centers expect ed benefit to learners.
\nWhat panelists will be thinkin g about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and methods of evaluatio n well defined? Are they relevant for the learners involved?
\nApplication demonstrates a strong project plan and app ropriateness of budget.
\nWhat panelists will be thinkin g about: Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence th at the proposal will be realized within the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses described appear appropriate to the proposed project?
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All applications are subject to a public review process. F irst\, Arts Commission staff review each application for completeness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the due d ate are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.
\nEligib le applications are then evaluated by independent review panels made up of arts learning specialists from communities throughout the state. They eva luate each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the pu blished evaluation criteria.
\nPanelists first review applications i ndividually. They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and fina lize assessment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while a pplicants are not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are en couraged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberation s\, the panel submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission ’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for approval.
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This program does not fund the following:
\nThis list is not compreh ensive.
\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s ena bling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizo na Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, de filing\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are further instruct ed to “take into consideration general standards of decency and respect fo r the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” within funded pro grams.
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Leading up to the application du e date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webinar-style inf ormation sessions and workshops to help prospective applicants in preparin g competitive applications.
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uesday\, March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A recor dings of this session available below.
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The following videos walk applicants through the key components of th e applications for both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Eng agement Grants.
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How do I add members to my Organization?
\nOnce y ou have created your organization you can add additional members to assist with applications and account maintenance.
\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here.
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