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DESCRIPTION:Research & Development (R&D) Grants provide funding support to
Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice\, expand t
heir creative horizons\, and deepen the impact of their work.\n\n\nWho’s i
t For?\nWhether you’re just getting started or you have already experience
d many career successes\, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your
artistic practice to the next level\, including:\n\nexploration of new te
chniques\nexperimentation with new materials or technologies\ncreation of
new work\ndevelopment of new strategies for engaging your community of pra
ctice\n\nThis grant is available to Arizona artists working in any discipl
ine. Applicants must be individuals and may submit only one application pe
r year. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the time an applicatio
n is submitted\, and the grant is awarded\, an applicant must be:\n\n18 ye
ars of age or older\;\nnot enrolled for more than three credit hours at a
college or university\;\nand a resident of Arizona.\n\nRecipients of the R
&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of 4 award
s in their lifetime.\nDownload the grant guidelines\n\n Award A
mount and Eligible Expenses \nAward Amount \nApplic
ants may request a minimum of $3\,000 and a maximum of $5\,000.\nUp to 20
grants will be awarded this year.\nEligible Expenses \nGrant funds may be
used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):\n\n\nStipe
nd to grantee\nStipends to collaborators\nMaterials\nTravel costs\n\n\n\nT
echnology\nEquipment\nSpace rental\nMarketing costs\n\n\n\nProduction cost
s\nDocumentation\nRehearsal time\nRegistration fees\n\n\nThe funding perio
d is January 2024 – January 2025. Proposed activities may be underway prio
r to the time of application but must be completed by January 31\, 2025.\n
\n Grant Timeline \nThe R&D
Grant application is split into two stages. All applicants submit a Propos
al Narrative and Work Samples. Applications determined to be most competit
ive according to evaluation criteria move on to Stage 2.\n\n\nApplication:
Stage 1\nProposal Narrative & Work Samples\nDue 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023
\n\nNotification of Stage 2 Advancement\nSeptember 15\, 2023\n\nApplicatio
n: Stage 2\nProcess Map\, Experience List\, & Expense List\nDue 11:59 PM\,
October 12\, 2023\n\n\n\nPanel Review\nNovember 16\, 2023\n\nGrants Award
ed\nDecember 15\, 2023\n\n\nFunds Delivered\nNo later than\nApril 12\, 202
4\n\n\n \n Before You Apply A
pplicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning their appl
ication:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require accommodation in completi
ng this application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application
process\, please contact Director of Artist Programs Kesha Bruce at kbruce
@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6530.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type
your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your respons
es. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not ch
aracter) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrat
ive via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry ab
out impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just make sur
e we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3
files (.mp3). Some applicants find it helpful to develop the narrative por
tion of the application using word processing software\, outside the appli
cation platform. This allows them to thoughtfully draft their responses an
d monitor their word counts for each question.\nCreate an Account\nIn the
interest of improving the user experience for applicants and reviewers\, t
he Arizona Commission on the Arts has transitioned to a new submission pla
tform this year: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whether you are a new or returning ap
plicant\, you will need to create an account on our new platform at https:
//azarts.smapply.io/. \nWhen you’re ready\, click on “Apply Now
” below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at a
ny point you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit i
t later.\nCLOSED\nThe application for Fiscal Year 2024 Research & Developm
ent Grants is now closed.\nThe Application\n Stage 1 Applicatio
n Materials \nNarrative Proposal Details\n\nYou can
type up your proposal narrative (1200 words)\,\nor\nYou can upload it in
a anudio recording (8 minutes in length).\n\n\nDescribe the work you propo
se to do with the grant funds.\nWhat are your specific proposed activities
?\nTell us about your community of practice as it relates to (or is specif
ic for) your proposed activities.\nHow will the work you propose to do ref
lect\, impact\, or otherwise respond to your community of practice?\nHow d
oes this proposal relate to the work you currently do? How would receiving
this grant deepen your overall artistic practice?\nIf you have collaborat
ors\, who are they and how do they contribute to your proposed work? (For
the purposes of this application\, collaborators are people with whom you
will be working in close creative partnership on the proposed activities.
If you have no collaborator(s)\, you do not need to address this question.
)\n\n\nDo not include links to external websites or video hosting platform
s such as YouTube or Vimeo.\nIf you share your proposal narrative in an au
dio recording\, keep it simple and to the point. The recording should be j
ust you\, describing your proposal and answering the five questions listed
above. Please do not include edits of your work samples. Production quali
ty 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 embel
lishment to a minimum.\n\nWork Samples\n\nSubmit work samples you’ve compl
eted in the last 5 years. From the list to the right\, please choose the m
ost appropriate artistic work sample format to represent your discipline:
\n\nArtist Work Samples\n\n5 minutes of recorded audio\n5 minutes of recor
ded video\n10 images\n5 pages of double-spaced text\nCombination of materi
als listed above. Please edit accordingly for no more than a total of 5 mi
nutes of reviewing time (2 images=1 minute. 1 page = 1 minute.)\n\n\n\nIf
you have collaborators you may include one work sample per person\, for up
to 3 collaborators:\n\nCollaborator Work Samples\n\n1 minute of recorded
audio\n1 minute of recorded video\n2 images\n1 page of double-spaced text
or 1-2 poems\nCombination of materials listed above: Please edit according
ly for no more than a total of 1 minute of reviewing time (2 images=1 minu
te. 1 page = 1 minute.)\n\n\nRemember to test your work samples as you upl
oad them. Please do not submit promotional materials\, exhibition posters\
, event program\, or published reviews as work samples. Do not include URL
links to external websites or video hosting platforms.\n\nWork Sample Des
criptions\n\nProvide a brief description explaining how the submitted work
sample(s) relate to your proposal. Why did you choose them?\nInclude the
following for each work sample:\n\n\nArtist’s name\nTitle of the work\nDat
e completed/premiered\n\nIf applicable:\n\nLocation/site of exhibition or
presentation\nDimensions and medium of the work\n\n\n\n
Stage 1 Evaluation Criteria \nYour application
materials will be reviewed according to the following criteria. Please no
te: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of r
esponses in relation to the following review criteria:\nPotential Impact t
o Artist \nThe application clearly describes the potential impact to the a
rtist’s personal craft and/or body of work. \nPotential Impact to Artist’s
Community of Practice \nThe application clearly defines the artist’s comm
unity of practice and describes how the proposed activities will impact\,
reflect\, or respond to the applicant’s artistic discipline\, audience\, f
ield of study\, place-based community\, or broader community.\nArtistic St
rength\nThe submitted work samples reflect the artist’s distinct vision an
d originality. The work sample description conveys a clear understanding
of the artist’s craft—the techniques you use and the intention behind them
—and a commitment to artistic achievement.\nIntegrity of Proposal\nViewed
as a whole\, the application demonstrates the integrity with which the art
ist approaches their artistic practice and their defined community of prac
tice. The application materials demonstrate a commitment to high ethical s
tandards and equitable professional practices in regard to the proposed ac
tions\, values\, methods\, and goals.\n \nAll applications subm
itted by 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023 will be reviewed by a panel of independ
ent arts professionals from communities throughout the state. Applicants w
hose applications are determined to be most competitive according to evalu
ation criteria will be invited to submit additional materials and move on
to Stage 2 of the application process.\nYou will be notified whether or no
t your application will advance to Stage 2 no later than September 15\, 20
23.\n Stage 2 Application Materials \nAp
plicants who advance to Stage 2 of review will be invited to submit additi
onal information including a process map\, an experience list\, and an exp
ense list. Panelists will review the application as a whole and convene fo
r a public panel meeting to make final funding recommendations.\nProcess M
ap\n\n\nMap the course of your creative process for this proposal by ident
ifying 3 to 5 specific steps you will take during the funding period. Thes
e steps may include research\, travel\, activities or events\, achievement
s\, or anything else you will use to organize and track your artistic proc
ess and progress.\nYou will be asked to upload a 1-page Process Map (.jpg
or .pdf) describing the specific steps you will take to complete your prop
osed 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 written narrative.\n\n\nExperience List\n\n\nProvide
3 to 5 personal\, professional\, and/or community-based experiences you h
ave engaged in within the past 5 years 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 de
scribe how each experience has prepared you for the work you propose to un
dertake.\nCollaborator’s Experience List (if applicable)\nProvide 1 to 3 p
ersonal\, professional\, and/or community-based experiences that each of y
our collaborators engaged in the past 5 years.\nBriefly describe how each
experience is relevant to your proposal and has prepared your collaborator
s for the work you propose to undertake.\nPlease do not simply include a l
ist of highlights or accomplishments from your CV or resume. Instead\, inc
lude experiences that clearly demonstrate that you have the knowledge and
skill set necessary to complete the activities you’ve proposed in your app
lication.\n\n\nExpenses List\n\n\nList total eligible expenses (artist sti
pends\, including your own artist stipend\, materials\, travel costs\, equ
ipment\, space rental\, production costs\, documentation\, marketing\, reh
earsal time\, childcare\, etc.) related to your proposal.\nPlease include
expenses even if you are not seeking funding for them and tell us about an
y additional income in the Budget Narrative section below.\n\n\nGrant Amou
nt Requested\n\n\nIndicate the grant amount you are requesting\, between $
3\,000 and $5\,000.\n\n\nBudget Narrative\n\n\nDescribe anything in the ex
penses list that would benefit from additional clarification. For example\
, if your expenses exceed $5\,000\, please tell us how you will fund the r
est of your proposed activities.\n\n Stage 2 Evalua
tion Criteria \nAs you develop your application mat
erials for Stage 2\, consider that the panelists will be thinking about St
age 1 Application Materials and Evaluation Criteria in addition to the fol
lowing:\nFeasibility \nThe application provides substantial evidence that
the proposal will be realized within the funding period. The application i
ncludes a reasonable expenses list for the scope and scale of the proposed
activities. The process map and experience list provide evidence of the a
pplicant’s ability and capacity to successfully realize the proposal. The
experiences described in the experience list are relevant to the proposed
activities. The process map presents a clear path to the completion of the
proposed activities.\n \n\nStage 2 application materials must
be submitted by 11:59 pm\, Wednesday\, October 13\, 2022.\nAfter the Octob
er 13 due date\, your Stage 1 and Stage 2 application materials will be ev
aluated by each member of the review panel individually\, according to the
evaluation criteria. \nOn November 18\, 2022\, the panelists will convene
in Phoenix to discuss the applications as a group. This meeting is open t
o the public and applicants being reviewed will be notified of listening o
ptions. At the conclusion of the meeting\, panelists will finalize their s
cores and recommend up to 30 applications for funding. These recommendatio
ns will then be sent to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of
commissioners for approval. \nGrantees will be notified by December 15\, 2
023\, and will receive grant funds by April 12\, 2024. \n\n App
licant Eligibility \nApplicants must be individuals
and may submit only one application per year. Organizations are not eligi
ble to apply. At the time an application is submitted\, and the grant is a
warded\, an applicant must be:\n\n18 years of age or older\;\nnot enrolled
for more than three credit hours at a college or university\;\nand a resi
dent of Arizona.\n\nRecipients of the R&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapp
ly and may receive a maximum of four (4) awards in their lifetime. This al
so applies to recipients of the previously-named Artist Research and Devel
opment Grant and previously-offered Artist Project Grant. Applicants who f
ailed to submit a Final Report for a previous award are not eligible to ap
ply. Funding Restrictions \n
This program does not fund the following:\n\nSupport for activities\, or p
rojects which would otherwise be eligible for another Arts Commission gran
t\, such as: Career Advancement Grant\; Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant.\nT
eaching artist residencies.\nDocumentation of existing arts projects.\nCos
ts related to activities for which the applicant is employed or contracted
.\nCosts related to academic research or formal study toward an academic o
r professional degree.\nExpenses incurred in the presentation of final wor
k\, such as self-publishing\, promotion\, catalogs published by the artist
(s)\, exhibition expenses\, and self-presenting. Such expenses may be one
component of the proposal but cannot be the sole purpose of the requested
funds.\nFundraising projects\nFood and beverages for any purpose.\nScholar
ships\, awards\, and competitions.\nGrant administration\, overhead\, or p
rocessing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization.\n\nThis list is n
ot comprehensive.\n \n Staff Contact
\nKesha Bruce\nArtist Programs Manager\nPhone: (602) 771-6530\nEma
il: kbruce@azarts.gov\n \n Workshops and Information
Sessions \nGrantwriting 101\nOver the course of th
ree sessions\, previous R&D Grantees will share tips\, tricks\, and insigh
ts on crafting your best application.\nSession 1: Proposal Narrative\nAtte
ndees will learn insider tips on crafting a compelling narrative that comm
unicates who you are\, what you do\, and why it matters.\nThis session was
presented on Thursday\, June 10\, 2020.\n\nSession 2: Communities of Prac
tice\nAttendees will learn how to identify your communities of practice\,
tips for describing your community of practice in the R&D Grant applicatio
n\, and how thinking about your contributions to a community of practice c
an lead to more authentic and ethical engagement.\nThis session was presen
ted on Thursday\, June 17\, 2020.\n\nSession 3: Work Samples\nAttendees wi
ll learn how to choose work samples that reflect your distinct vision\; th
e best ways to convey the techniques you use and the intention behind them
\; and tips for putting your best foot forward and avoiding common mistake
s.\nThis session was presented on Thursday\, June 24\, 2021.
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\\n\\n\\nResearch & De
velopment (R&D) Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they
work to advance their artistic practice\, expand their creative horizons\,
and deepen the impact of their work.
\n\n
\n
Who’s it For?
\n
Whether you’re just getting star
ted or you have already experienced many career successes\, the R&D Grant
is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level\, i
ncluding:
\n
\n- exploration of new techniques
\n- experimen
tation with new materials or technologies
\n- creation of new work
li>\n
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of prac
tice
\n
\n
This grant is available to Arizona artists working in
any discipline. Applicants must be individuals and may submit only one ap
plication per year. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the time a
n application is submitted\, and the grant is awarded\, an applicant must
be:
\n
\n- 18 years of age or older\;
\n- not enrolled for m
ore than three credit hours at a college or university\;
\n- and a r
esident of Arizona.
\n
\n
Recipients of the R&D Grant must wait
4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of 4 awards in their lifetime
.
\n
\n \n
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strong>Award Amount
\n
Applicants may request a minimum of
$3\,000 and a maximum of $5\,000.
\n
Up to 20 grants will be awarded
this year.
\n
Eligible Expenses
\n
Grant fu
nds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
\n
\n
\n- Stipend to gra
ntee
\n- Stipends to collaborators
\n- Materials
\n- Tra
vel costs
\n
\n
\n
\n- Tech
nology
\n- Equipment
\n- Space rental
\n- Marketing cost
s
\n
\n
\n
\n- Production c
osts
\n- Documentation
\n- Rehearsal time
\n- Registrati
on fees
\n
\n
\n
The funding pe
riod is January 2024 – January 2025. Proposed activities may be underway p
rior to the time of application but must be completed by January 31\, 2025
.
\n
\n
\n
The R&D Grant application is split int
o two stages. All applicants submit a Proposal Narrative and Work Samples.
Applications determined to be most competitive according to evaluation cr
iteria move on to Stage 2.
\n
\n
\n
Application: Stage 1
\n
Proposal Narrative & Work Samples
\n
Due 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023
\n
\n
N
otification of Stage 2 Advancement
\n
<
strong>September 15\, 2023
\n
\n
Application: Stage 2
\n
Process Map\, Experience List\, & Expense List
\n
Due 11:59 PM\, October 12\, 2023
strong>
\n
\n
\n
\n
Panel Review
\n
November 16
\, 2023
\n
\n
Grants Awarded
\n
December 15\, 2023
\n
\n
\n
Funds
Delivered
\n
No later than
\nApril 12\, 2024
\n
\n
\n
\n
Applicants are encoura
ged to do the following prior to beginning their application:\n
Request
Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing this a
pplication\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\,
please contact Director of Artist Programs Kesha Bruce at kbruce@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6530.
\n
Prep
are Narrative Responses
\n
You can type your proposal narrative or y
ou can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative quest
ion you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recor
ding length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, k
eep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists
with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand
you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3). Some applicant
s find it helpful to develop the narrative portion of the application usin
g word processing software\, outside the application platform. This allows
them to thoughtfully draft their responses and monitor their word counts
for each question.
\n
Create an Account
\n
In the interest of
improving the user experience for applicants and reviewers\, the Arizona C
ommission on the Arts has transitioned to a new submission platform this y
ear: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whether you are a new or returning applicant\, yo
u will need to create an account on our new platform at https://azarts.smapply.i
o/.
\n
When you’re ready\, click on
“Apply Now” below. You do not have to complete the application in one ses
sion\; at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete
or submit it later.
\n
CLOSED
\n
The applic
ation for Fiscal Year 2024 Research & Development Grants is now closed.
\n
The Application
\n
\n
Narrative Proposal Details
\n
\n
You can type up your proposal narrati
ve (1200 words)\,
\n
or
\n
You can upload it in a anudio recordi
ng (8 minutes in length).
\n
\n
\n
- Describe the work you propose to do with the grant funds.
\n- Wh
at are your specific proposed activities?
\n- Tell us about your com
munity of practice as it relates to (or is specific for) your proposed act
ivities.
\n- How will the work you propose to do reflect\, impact\,
or otherwise respond to your community of practice?
\n- How does thi
s proposal relate to the work you currently do? How would receiving this g
rant deepen your overall artistic practice?
\n- If you have collabor
ators\, who are they and how do they contribute to your proposed work? (Fo
r the purposes of this application\, collaborators are people with whom yo
u will be working in close creative partnership on the proposed activities
. If you have no collaborator(s)\, you do not need to address this questio
n.)
\n
\n
\n
Do not include links to exter
nal websites or video hosting platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.
\n
If you share your proposal narrative in an audio recording\, keep it simpl
e and to the point. The recording should be just you\, describing your pro
posal and answering the five questions listed above. Please do not include
edits of your work samples. Production quality of this recording will not
be considered in your review. Just make sure we can hear and understand y
ou and keep editing and post-production embellishment to a minimum.
\n<
hr />\n
Work Samples
\n
\n
Submit work samples you’ve completed in the last 5 yea
rs. From the list to the right\, please choose the most appropriate artist
ic work sample format to represent your discipline:
\n
\n
Artist Work Samples
\n
\n- 5 minutes of recorded audio
\n- 5 minutes of recorded video
\n<
li>10 images\n- 5 pages of double-spaced text
\n- Combination
of materials listed above. Please edit accordingly for no more than a tot
al of 5 minutes of reviewing time (2 images=1 minute. 1 page = 1 minute.)<
/li>\n
\n
\n
\n
If you have collaborators you may include one work sample per p
erson\, for up to 3 collaborators:
\n
\n
Collaborator Work Samples
\n
\n- 1 minute o
f recorded audio
\n- 1 minute of recorded video
\n- 2 images
li>\n
- 1 page of double-spaced text or 1-2 poems
\n- Combination o
f materials listed above: Please edit accordingly for no more than a total
of 1 minute of reviewing time (2 images=1 minute. 1 page = 1 minute.)
\n
\n
\n
Remember to test your work samples a
s you upload them. Please do not submit promotional materials\, exhibition
posters\, event program\, or published reviews as work samples. Do not in
clude URL links to external websites or video hosting platforms.
\n
\n
Work Sample Descriptions
\n
\n
Provide a brief description explaining how th
e submitted work sample(s) relate to your proposal. Why did you choose the
m?
\n
Include the following for each work sample:
\n
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div class='col-sm-8'>\n
\n- Artist’s name
\n- Title of the work
\n- Date completed/premiered
\n
\n
If applicable:
\n
\n- Location/site of exhibition or presentation
\n- Dimensions and medium of the work
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Your application materia
ls will be reviewed according to the following criteria. Please note: need
is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of responses
in relation to the following review criteria:
\n
Poten
tial Impact to Artist
\n
The application clearly describes the potential impact to
the artist’s personal craft and/or body of work.
\n
Potential Impact to Artist’s Comm
unity of Practice
\n
The application clearly defines the artist’s community of pract
ice and describes how the proposed activities will impact\, reflect\, or r
espond to the applicant’s artistic discipline\, audience\, field of study\
, place-based community\, or broader community.
\n
Arti
stic Strength
\n
The submitted work samples reflect th
e artist’s distinct vision and originality. The work sample description conveys a clear understanding of
the artist’s craft—the techniques you use and the intention behind them—a
nd a commitment to artistic achievement.
\n
Integrity o
f Proposal
\n
Viewed as a whole\, the application demo
nstrates the integrity with which the artist approaches their artistic pra
ctice and their defined community of practice. The application materials d
emonstrate a commitment to high ethical standards and equitable profession
al practices in regard to the proposed actions\, values\, methods\, and go
als.
\n
\n
All app
lications submitted by 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023 will be reviewed by a pan
el of independent arts professionals from communities throughout the state
. Applicants whose applications are determined to be most competitive acco
rding to evaluation criteria will be invited to submit additional material
s and move on to Stage 2 of the application process.
\n
You will be notified whether or not your app
lication will advance to Stage 2 no later than September 15\, 2023.
\n
\n
Applicants who advance
to Stage 2 of review will be invited to submit additional information inc
luding a process map\, an experience list\, and an expense list. Panelists
will review the application as a whole and convene for a public panel mee
ting to make final funding recommendations.
\n
Process Map
\n
\n
Map the course of your creative process for this pro
posal by identifying 3 to 5 specific steps you will take during the fundin
g period. These steps may include research\, travel\, activities or events
\, achievements\, or anything else you will use to organize and track your
artistic process and progress.
\n
You will be asked to upload a 1-pa
ge Process Map (.jpg or .pdf) describing the specific 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\, dra
wing\, sketch\, other visual\, or simply a written narrative.
\n
\n
\n
Experience List
\n
\n
Provide 3 to 5 personal\, professional\, and/or community-based experie
nces you have engaged in within the past 5 years that are relevant to your
proposal. You may include 1-2 experiences that took place more than 5 yea
rs ago so long as they are especially relevant to your current proposal.
p>\n
Briefly describe how each experience has prepared you for the work
you propose to undertake.
\n
Collaborator’s Experience Li
st (if applicable)
\n
Provide 1 to 3 personal\, profess
ional\, and/or community-based experiences that each of your collaborators
engaged in the past 5 years.
\n
Briefly describe how each experience
is relevant to your proposal and has prepared your collaborators for the
work you propose to undertake.
\n
Please do not simply include a list
of highlights or accomplishments from your CV or resume. Instead\, includ
e experiences that clearly demonstrate that you have the knowledge and ski
ll set necessary to complete the activities you’ve proposed in your applic
ation.
\n
\n
\n
Expenses List
\n
\n
List total eligible expenses (artist stipends\, includ
ing your own artist stipend\, materials\, travel costs\, equipment\, space
rental\, production costs\, documentation\, marketing\, rehearsal time\,
childcare\, etc.) related to your proposal.
\n
Please include expense
s even if you are not seeking funding for them and tell us about any addit
ional income in the Budget Narrative section below.
\n
\n
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Grant Amount Requested
\n
\n
Indicate the grant amount you are requesting\, between $3\,000 and $5\,000
.
\n
\n
\n
Budget Narrative
\n
\n
Describe anything in the expenses list that would benefi
t from additional clarification. For example\, if your expenses exceed $5\
,000\, please tell us how you will fund the rest of your proposed activiti
es.
\n
\n
\n
As you develop
your application materials for Stage 2\, consider that the panelists will
be thinking about Stage 1 Application Materials and Evaluation Criteria i
n addition to the following:
\n
Feasibility
\n
The application provides substantial evidence that the proposal will be r
ealized within the funding period. The application includes a reasonable e
xpenses list for the scope and scale of the proposed activities. The proce
ss 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 proposed activities. The proces
s map presents a clear path to the completion of the proposed activities.<
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\n
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Stage 2 application materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm\, Wednes
day\, October 13\, 2022.
\n
After the October 13
due date\, your Stage 1 and Stage 2 application materials will be evaluate
d by each member of the review panel individually\, according to the evalu
ation criteria.
\n
On November 18\, 2022\, the panelists will convene in Phoenix to disc
uss the applications as a group. This meeting is open to the public and ap
plicants being reviewed will be notified of listening options. At the conc
lusion of the meeting\, panelists will finalize their scores and recommend
up to 30 applications for funding. These recommendations will then be sen
t to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for a
pproval.
\n
Grantees will be notified by December 15\, 2
023\, and will receive grant funds by April 12\, 2024.
\n
\n
\n
Applicants must be individuals and
may submit only one application per year. Organizations are not eligible
to apply. At the time an application is submitted\, and the grant is award
ed\, an applicant must be:
\n
\n- 18 years of age or older\;
\n- not enrolled for more than three credit hours at a college or univer
sity\;
\n- and a resident of Arizona.
\n
\n
Recipients of
the R&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of fo
ur (4) awards in their lifetime. This also applies to recipients of the pr
eviously-named Artist Research and Development Grant and previously-offere
d Artist Project Grant. Applicants who failed to submit a Final Report for
a previous award are not eligible to apply.
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This program d
oes not fund the following:
\n
\n- Support for activities\, or pro
jects which would otherwise be eligible for another Arts Commission grant\
, such as: Career Advancement Grant\; Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant.
\n- Teaching artist residencies.
\n- Documentation of existing art
s projects.
\n- Costs related to activities for which the applicant
is employed or contracted.
\n- Costs related to academic research or
formal study toward an academic or professional degree.
\n- Expense
s incurred in the presentation of final work\, such as self-publishing\, p
romotion\, catalogs published by the artist(s)\, exhibition expenses\, and
self-presenting. Such expenses may be one component of the proposal but c
annot be the sole purpose of the requested funds.
\n- Fundraising pr
ojects
\n- Food and beverages for any purpose.
\n- Scholarship
s\, awards\, and competitions.
\n- Grant administration\, overhead\,
or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n
\n
\n
Kesha Bruce
\nAr
tist Programs Manager
\nPhone: (602) 771-6530
\nEmail: kbruce@azarts.gov
\n
\n
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Grantwriting 101
\n
Over the course of three sessions\,
previous R&D Grantees will share tips\, tricks\, and insights on crafting
your best application.
\n
Session 1: Proposal Narrative
\n
Attendees will learn insider tips on crafting a compelling na
rrative that communicates who you are\, what you do\, and why it matters.<
/p>\n
This session was presented on Thursday\
, June 10\, 2020.
\n
\n
Session 2: Commu
nities of Practice
\n
Attendees will learn how to identify y
our communities of practice\, tips for describing your community of practi
ce in the R&D Grant application\, and how thinking about your contribution
s to a community of practice can lead to more authentic and ethical engage
ment.
\n
This session was presented on Thu
rsday\, June 17\, 2020.
\n
\n
Sessi
on 3: Work Samples
\n
Attendees will learn how to choose wor
k samples that reflect your distinct vision\; the best ways to convey the
techniques you use and the intention behind them\; and tips for putting yo
ur best foot forward and avoiding common mistakes.
\n
This session wa
s presented on Thursday\, June 24\, 2021.
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DESCRIPTION:Festival Grants support the presentation of quality arts and cu
lture programming through festival activities\, connecting artists and cul
ture bearers (or their artistic work) with communities.\nWhat does it fund
?\n\nFestival grants support in-person\, virtual\, and hybrid festivals.\n
For the purposes of this grant program\, a festival is defined as a period
ic celebration or gathering that…\n\nhappens in a condensed period of time
\,\nfeatures a varied and curated program of events\, and\nhas an easily i
dentifiable and unifying theme or specified focus.\n\nFestivals eligible f
or Festival Grants must…\n\ndemonstrate a thematic emphasis on arts and cu
lture in their programming\,\nlast a minimum of one four-hour day\, and\no
nly span the duration of two consecutive weekends\n\nSeasonal series of pr
esented works\, as well as freestanding productions or exhibitions\, are n
ot eligible activities for this program. Festival activities can include j
uried processes\, but scholarships\, pageants or standalone award ceremoni
es are also ineligible. Please see a more detailed list of ineligible expe
nses at the end of this document.\n\n\nDownload/Print the Grant Guidelines
\n\nWho is it for?\nEligible applicants for Festival Grants include Arizon
a-based…\n\nnonprofit organizations* with tax-exempt status\nUnits of gove
rnment (local or Tribal)\nLocal arts agencies\nTribal cultural organizatio
ns\nUniversity/college departments\n*An organization without tax-exempt st
atus may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.\n\n\nPlease note\, whil
e an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one
grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications that
may be submitted across programs to one application per entity per fundin
g period. Organizations applying for a Festival Grant in Fiscal Year 2025
may not apply for any other Arts Commission grants for organizations.\n\n
Award Amount \nApplicants may request gr
ant award amounts ranging from a minimum of $1\,000 to a maximum of $5\,00
0.\nThere is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.\n\nHow man
y Grants Will Be Awarded?\nIn 2012\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts wa
s removed from the State’s General Fund as an ongoing budget line-item. Si
nce that time\, the agency’s annual grantmaking budget has been especially
volatile\, dependent on one-time legislative appropriations\, which have
ranged from $0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantmaking capacity for Fiscal
Year 2025 will not be known until the State’s budget is passed by the Legi
slature and signed into law by the Governor. This typically happens in lat
e spring.\nThe number and size of grants the agency will award in Fiscal Y
ear 2025 will depend on the outcome of this legislative budget session.\nF
or more info on Arts Commission funding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-u
s/who-we-are/budget/.\n\n Eligible Expenses
\nContracted Artistic Services and Artist Fees\nIncludes g
uest artist contractual fees including travel\, and lodging.\nProduction E
xpenses\nIncludes insurance\, sound\, lighting\, and equipment rental and
operation for the artistic project only.\nSpace Rental\nIncludes stage\, s
pace\, or venue rental for the artistic project only.\nMarketing/Promotion
\nIncludes contracted graphic design services the purchase of advertising
space and creation of digital and printed promotional materials for the en
tire event.\nAccessibility Services\nIncludes closed captioning\, interpre
tation\, and translation services\, visual enhancements\, and listening gu
ides.\nPublic Health and Safety Compliance\nIncludes personal protective e
quipment\, cleaning and sanitation services\, and equipment/structuring to
support distancing.\nDigital Operations\nIncludes fees related to video l
ive-streaming services\, access to webinar and conferencing platforms\, cl
osed captioning\, translation and interpretation services\, and digital ti
cketing/event management systems\n Grant Timeline
\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after
all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes t
he award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form. Be
fore you apply \nApplicants are encouraged to do th
e following prior to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing this application\, or otherwi
se participating in the grant application process\, please contact Organiz
ational Programs Manager Brad DeBiase at bdebiase@azarts.gov or (602) 771-
6534.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type your proposal narrative o
r you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative qu
estion you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum re
cording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\
, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the paneli
sts with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and underst
and you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).\nSome appli
cants find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing sof
tware\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft respon
ses with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. A W
ord document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded at https
://azarts.gov/grant/festival.\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Acc
ount for Your Organization\nYou will submit your application through an on
line submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, al
l new applicants will need to register their organization at https://azart
s.smapply.io/.\nIf your organization already has an account\, we encourage
you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team
members as needed.\nFor instructions on how to create or update your acco
unt\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applic
ant-resources/.\n How to apply
\nWhen you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do no
t have to complete the application in one session\; at any point you can s
ave a draft of your application and complete or submit it later.\nAPPLY NO
W\n The Application \nOrgani
zation Information\n\nInformation collected in this section of the applica
tion is used for internal and reporting purposes only.\nOrganization name
and (if applicable) DBA\nSecondary contact info\nADA Coordinator contact i
nfo\nGrants from the Arts Commission require compliance with the regulatio
ns of Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA
). The ADA Coordinator is the person who can answer questions about or fac
ilitate requests for accessible programs and services\; no special trainin
g or certification required.\n\n\nFestival website\nNonprofit status (and
file upload)\nYou will be required to upload an IRS determination letter O
R a fiscal sponsor letter of agreement in the “Nonprofit Status” section.
Units of government are exempt from this requirement.\n\nFestival Overview
\n\nFestival name\nOne sentence description (150 words max)\nFestival date
s and times (or usual calendar placement)\nProjected number of participant
s (or average annual attendance)\nOrganization mission statement (150 word
s maximum)\n\nFestival Format\n\nIn-person\nVirtual\nHybrid\n\nIn-person f
estivals that possess virtual components (e.g. livestreaming performances)
would be considered “Hybrid”\, and applicants should select the “Virtual”
option if their festival activities will be produced and attended exclusi
vely through digital platforms.\nNarrative\n\nDescribe your festival in it
s entirety. Be as specific as possible about the festival’s arts and cultu
re programming. How are contributing artists identified\, and what will pa
rticipants gain\, learn\, and/or access through festival activities? (400
words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)\nProvide an outline of your festiva
l’s timeline\, detailing your processes for planning\, outreach\, implemen
tation\, production\, and post-production work. (400 words maximum or 3-mi
nute audio limit)\nWhat communities will you engage through your festival\
, and how? Please define these communities\, considering “community” broad
ly\, beyond simple age- or location-based groups. What demographics and so
ciocultural identities would you expect to be represented among festival p
roducers\, personnel\, and participants? (400 words maximum or 3-minute au
dio limit)\nIn addition to ADA compliance\, please describe how your organ
ization will create the conditions to support the participation of people
of all abilities. How will your organization ensure that your festival’s p
rogramming\, facilities\, and venues accommodate wide-ranging accessibilit
y considerations? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit) See FAQ for
additional details.\nPlease describe how you will evaluate and define the
success of your proposed festival activities. What methods will you use to
assess community engagement and impact\, and how will these findings info
rm future festival projects? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit)\n
\nFestival Budget\nGrant Amount Requested\nEnter the grant amount you are
requesting. Applicants may request between $1\,000 and $5\,000.\nBudget Fo
rm\nAll applicants must submit a complete project budget using the form em
bedded in the application.\nBudget Narrative\nPlease use this space to des
cribe the festival budget\, including eligible fees\, any anticipated inco
me\, and any substantial in-kind support. This is your opportunity to brin
g your festival budget to life\, as if you were explaining it to the grant
review panel. You may also use this Budget Narrative section to explain h
ow you have arrived at certain itemized dollar amounts. (300 words maximum
) See FAQ for additional details.\n Evaluation Crit
eria \nYour organization’s application materials wi
ll be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following criteria
. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon st
rength of response in relation to the review criteria.\nQuality Arts and C
ulture Programming\nDoes the application clearly describe the festival’s a
rts and culture programming and the artist/culture bearers who will be eng
aged? Does the application make a compelling case for what it hopes to mak
e available to festival participants and attendees and how? Does the appli
cation outline in detail the structure and timeline of the festival’s prog
ramming/activities?\nCommunity Benefit\nDoes the application define the co
mmunities the festival hopes to directly serve\, interact\, and engage wit
h? Does the application clearly outline how this will happen? Does the app
lication thoughtfully address access and participation for people of all a
bilities?\nViability\nDoes the application demonstrate substantial evidenc
e that the festival activities will be realized within the funding period?
Does the proposed budget appropriately reflect the scope of work describe
d in the application? Does the application clearly explain how project act
ivities will be produced and delivered?\n Review Pr
ocess \nAll applications are subject to a public re
view process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for co
mpleteness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted
after the due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.
Eligible applications are then evaluated by independent review panels mad
e up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work in or a
djacent to the arts. They evaluate each application on its own merits and
solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first
review applications individually. They then meet as a body to discuss the
applications and finalize assessment as a group. This meeting is open to
the public and while applicants are not permitted to participate in the di
scussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants b
eing reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion
of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommendations
to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for app
roval\n Funding Restrictions
\nThis program does not fund the following:\n\nApplicants that received A
rts Commission funding in fiscal year 2024\, but failed to file a final re
port by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.\nEntities submitting an application
for an FY2024 Creative Capacity Grant\, Youth Arts Engagement Grant\, or L
ifelong Arts Engagement Grant (see FAQ for more information).\nApplication
s submitted by businesses and for-profit organizations. School districts t
hat would otherwise be eligible for Arts Learning grants.\nAn organization
’s season or seasonal series of presented work.\nProjects involving constr
uction of facilities.\nDebt reduction.\nFood and beverages for receptions
and hospitality functions.\nFundraising projects.\nScholarships\, pageants
\, competition prizes\, or standalone award ceremonies.\nProducing organiz
ations to tour or present themselves.\nConferences\, symposiums and the li
ke.\nReligious institution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not o
pen to participation by non-congregants.\nReligious institution-led or rel
igious group- sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious so
cialization of individuals\, or which exist as parts of religious sermons
or services.\nEquipment/capital expenditures.\nLobbying expenses.\nCollege
or university-sponsored projects not open to participation by the communi
ty outside the university setting.\nStaff or board member salaries of the
applicant organization.\nRe-granting.\nIndirect costs.\nGrant administrati
on\, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization
as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors
.\nAny costs other than eligible fees.\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.
\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “N
otwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on th
e Arts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecra
ting\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\,
trampling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on relig
ious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” R
ecipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take in
to consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse
beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.\n
Frequently Asked Questions \n\nHo
w can I be sure that my project is eligible for this program? \nIf you hav
e reviewed the eligibility criteria listed earlier in this guidelines docu
ment and are still unsure if your festival is an appropriate fit for this
program\, we recommend that you reach out to the program manager to determ
ine if your project is a good fit for the Festival Grant program. Arts Com
mission staff will provide consultation to determine if your proposed fest
ival activities warrant submitting an application.\nMy organization is eli
gible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those too?\nNo. Acr
oss grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications
that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to on
e (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following ye
ar). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more
than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given fu
nding period. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the Festivals Gr
ant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for the Creative Capacity Gr
ant program or a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\nWhat is mean
t by “a thematic emphasis on arts and culture” regarding programming?\nWhi
le eligible applicant organizations may not have an expressly arts and cul
ture-focused mission\, eligible festival projects must include arts and cu
lture programming as part of the festival’s main goals and objectives. Art
s and culture programming must be centrally featured as part of your festi
val’s activities and should not be peripheral add-ons to the festival’s ma
in emphasis.\nWhat is meant by “In addition to ADA compliance” in the four
th narrative question?\nApplicants are encouraged to consider how their fe
stival activities and venue create accessible programming beyond baseline
needs related to physical mobility. How are intellectual\, physical\, sens
ory\, and neurodivergent/cognitive needs being addressed for attendees of
all ability levels and how is this reflected in your festival’s structure?
How are interpretation\, captioning\, and/or visual aid resources being p
rovided? Accessibility considerations may also include bilingual/translati
on services for printed materials\, emergency preparedness plans\, tactile
resources\, and proper disability access symbols included in your festiva
l’s marketing and publicity.\nMy festival utilizes a lot of in-kind volunt
eer support. How should I reflect this in our budget?\nThe Arts Commission
recognizes the significant role of volunteers at festival events. While y
ou are not asked to itemize the dollar value of in-kind support in your bu
dget\, you are encouraged to discuss in your Budget Narrative how any subs
tantial in-kind volunteer support helps offset other expenses and contribu
tes to the overall viability of your festival. There are a variety of esti
mations regarding the dollar value of a volunteer work hour\, and the Arts
Commission suggests a range of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour based on your fe
stival’s need for personnel and the scope of volunteer work. Please contac
t Arts Commission staff if you would like to further discuss how to accoun
t for in-kind support.\nMy festival isn’t taking place until late in the f
unding period and we are still in a planning phase. Can we still apply for
a Festival Grant?\nYes. If you are still in a planning phase for your fes
tival activities and do not have certain specific details finalized at the
time you are submitting your application\, we advise that you offer insig
ht as to how you are making your decisions\, what your options may be for
a particular unknown\, and what your desired outcome(s) may be for items s
till in development. Offering a high level of detail surrounding your orga
nization’s planning and decision-making will at least help a panel underst
and how your festival will likely come into existence even if certain logi
stics and details are still in development.\n\n \nApplicant Res
ources\n Applicant Information Sessions
\nLeading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the A
rts will present a webinar-style information session to help prospective a
pplicants in preparing competitive applications.\nFriday\, March 8\, 2024
\n10:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n SMApply Guides
\nHow do I register on behalf of an organization?\n\n\nGo to
https://azarts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register” button at the upper-right
corner of the window. (If you are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign U
p” button.)\nChoose the option to “Register as an Organization”\nEnter you
r name\, email address\, and a password. (The person who registers the org
anization in SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the adm
inistrator of the organization’s account. Additional members may be added
later and/or made an account administrator.)\nClick/tap the “Create Accoun
t” button\nEnter the requested information about your Organization\, such
as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact informa
tion.\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add members to my Organizatio
n?\nOnce you have created your organization you can add additional members
to assist with applications and account maintenance.\n\nGo to https://aza
rts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick “Manage Org
anization” in the top right corner\nClick “Members”\nClick the “Add Member
” button\nEnter the First Name\, Last Name\, and Email Address of the memb
er\nSelect whether the member will have Administrative or Non-Administrati
ve Access\nClick the box to “Notify member by email” (This is useful if th
e user does not already have an account in the system as they will receive
an invitation email and be able to create a password to log in.)\nClick “
Add”\n\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here.\nHow do I
update my Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLo
gin as an organization administrator\nClick on “Manage Organization” in th
e top right corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your profile information\nClic
k “Save”\n\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Apply provides a comprehensive
FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how tos” above you can find more
information and resources on accounts\, completing an application\, and m
anaging your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360
032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
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Festival Gran
ts support the presentation of quality arts and culture programming throug
h festival activities\, connecting artists and culture bearers (or their a
rtistic work) with communities.
\n
What does it fund?
\n
\n
Festival grants support in-person\, vi
rtual\, and hybrid festivals.
\n
For the purposes of this grant progr
am\, a festival is defined as a periodic celebration or gathering that…
\n
\n- happens in a condensed period of time\,
\n- features a
varied and curated program of events\, and
\n- has an easily identif
iable and unifying theme or specified focus.
\n
\n
Festivals eli
gible for Festival Grants must…
\n
\n- demonstrate a thematic emph
asis on arts and culture in their programming\,
\n- last a minimum o
f one four-hour day\, and
\n- only span the duration of two consecut
ive weekends
\n
\n
Seasonal series of presented works\, as well
as freestanding productions or exhibitions\, are not eligible activities f
or this program. Festival activities can include juried processes\, but sc
holarships\, pageants or standalone award ceremonies are also ineligible.
Please see a more detailed list of ineligible expenses at the end of this
document.
\n
\n
Who is it for?<
/p>\n
Eligible applicants for Festival Grants include Arizona-based…
\n
\n- nonprofit organizations* with tax-exempt status
\n- Unit
s of government (local or Tribal)
\n- Local arts agencies
\n-
Tribal cultural organizations
\n- University/college departments
\n- *An organization without tax-exempt status may apply through a nonp
rofit fiscal sponsor.
\n
\n
\n
Please note\, whil
e an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one
grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applicatio
ns that may be submitted across programs to on
e application per entity per fun
ding period. Organizations applying for a Festival Grant in Fiscal Year 20
25 may not apply for any other Arts Commission grants for organizations.
\n
\n
\n
Applicants may request grant award amounts ranging from a minimum o
f $1\,000 to a maximum of $5\,000.
\n
There is no cash match required
for this grant opportunity.
\n
\n
How m
any Grants Will Be Awarded?
\n
In 2012\, the Arizona Commission on t
he Arts was removed from the State’s General Fund as an ongoing budget lin
e-item. Since that time\, the agency’s annual grantmaking budget has been
especially volatile\, dependent on one-time legislative appropriations\, w
hich have ranged from $0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantmaking capacity f
or Fiscal Year 2025 will not be known until the State’s budget is passed b
y the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. This typically happ
ens in late spring.
\n
The number and size of grants the agen
cy will award in Fiscal Year 2025 will depend on the outcome of this legis
lative budget session.
\n
For more info on Arts Commission f
unding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-us/who-we-are/budget/.
\n
\n
\n
Contracted Artistic Services and Arti
st Fees
\n
Includes guest artist contractual fees including
travel\, and lodging.
\n
Production Expenses
\n
Includes insurance\, sound\, lighting\, and equipment rental and operatio
n for the artistic project only.
\n
Space Rental
\n
Includes stage\, space\, or venue rental for the artistic project onl
y.
\n
Marketing/Promotion
\n
Includes contracte
d graphic design services the purchase of advertising space and creation o
f digital and printed promotional materials for the entire event.
\n
Accessibility Services
\n
Includes closed captioning
\, interpretation\, and translation services\, visual enhancements\, and l
istening guides.
\n
Public Health and Safety Compliance
\n
Includes personal protective equipment\, cleaning and sanitati
on services\, and equipment/structuring to support distancing.
\n
Digital Operations
\n
Includes fees related to video li
ve-streaming services\, access to webinar and conferencing platforms\, clo
sed captioning\, translation and interpretation services\, and digital tic
keting/event management systems
\n
\n
Funds are delivered approxim
ately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the gr
antee. This includes the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.
\n
Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning t
heir application:
\n
Request Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing this application\, or otherwise
participating in the grant application process\, please contact Organizat
ional Programs Manager Brad DeBiase at bdebiase@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6534.
\n
Prepare Narra
tive Responses
\n
You can type your proposal narrative or yo
u can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative questi
on you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum record
ing length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, ke
ep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists
with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand
you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n
Some ap
plicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing
software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft res
ponses 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/grant/festiva
l.
\n
Create or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for
Your Organization
\n
You will submit your application throu
gh an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to apply
ing\, all new applicants will need to register their organization at https
://azarts.smapply.io/.
\n
If your organization already has an account
\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/
remove any team members as needed.
\nFor instructions on how to creat
e or update your account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/ap
plicant-resources/.
\n
\n
When you’re ready\, click/tap the
“Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the application in o
ne session\; at any point you can save a draft of your application and com
plete or submit it later.
\n
APPLY NOW
\n
\n
Organization Information
\n
\n- Information collected in this section of the application is used for inte
rnal and reporting purposes only.
\n- Organization name and (if appl
icable) DBA
\n- Secondary contact info
\n- ADA Coordinator con
tact info
\nGrants from the Arts Commission requ
ire compliance with the regulations of Section 504 and Title II of the Ame
ricans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA Coordinator is the person who
can answer questions about or facilitate requests for accessible programs
and services\; no special training or certification required. \n<
/ul>\n\n- Festival website
\n- Nonprofit status (and file uplo
ad)
\nYou will be required to upload an IRS dete
rmination letter OR a fiscal sponsor letter of agreement in the “Nonprofit
Status” section. Units of government are exempt from this requirement. \n
\nFestival Overview
\n\n- Festival name
\n
- One sentence description (150 words max)
\n- Festival dates and
times (or usual calendar placement)
\n- Projected number of particip
ants (or average annual attendance)
\n- Organization mission stateme
nt (150 words maximum)
\n
\nFestival Format
\n\n- In
-person
\n- Virtual
\n- Hybrid
\n
\nIn-person festi
vals that possess virtual components (e.g. livestreaming performances) wou
ld be considered “Hybrid”\, and applicants should select the “Virtual” opt
ion if their festival activities will be produced and attended exclusively
through digital platforms.
\nNarrative
\n\n- Describe yo
ur festival in its entirety. Be as specific as possible about the festival
’s arts and culture programming. How are contributing artists identified\,
and what will participants gain\, learn\, and/or access through festival
activities? (400 words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)
\n- Provide
an outline of your festival’s timeline\, detailing your processes for plan
ning\, outreach\, implementation\, production\, and post-production work.
(400 words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)
\n- What communities wil
l you engage through your festival\, and how? Please define these communit
ies\, considering “community” broadly\, beyond simple age- or location-bas
ed groups. What demographics and sociocultural identities would you expect
to be represented among festival producers\, personnel\, and participants
? (400 words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)
\n- In addition to ADA
compliance\, please describe how your organization will create the condit
ions to support the participation of people of all abilities. How will you
r organization ensure that your festival’s programming\, facilities\, and
venues accommodate wide-ranging accessibility considerations? (300 words m
aximum or 2-minute audio limit) See FAQ for additional details.
\n-
Please describe how you will evaluate and define the success of your propo
sed festival activities. What methods will you use to assess community eng
agement and impact\, and how will these findings inform future festival pr
ojects? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit)
\n
\nFesti
val Budget
\nGrant Amount Requested
\nEnter
the grant amount you are requesting. Applicants may request between $1\,00
0 and $5\,000.
\nBudget Form
\nAll applicants
must submit a complete project budget using the form embedded in the appl
ication.
\nBudget Narrative
\nPlease use this
space to describe the festival budget\, including eligible fees\, any ant
icipated income\, and any substantial in-kind support. This is your opport
unity to bring your festival budget to life\, as if you were explaining it
to the grant review panel. You may also use this Budget Narrative section
to explain how you have arrived at certain itemized dollar amounts. (300
words maximum) See FAQ for additional details.
\n
\n
Your
organization’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent p
anel according to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a crite
rion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in relation to
the review criteria.
\n
Quality Arts and Culture Programming<
/strong>
\n
Does the application clearly describe the festival’s arts
and culture programming and the artist/culture bearers who will be engage
d? Does the application make a compelling case for what it hopes to make a
vailable to festival participants and attendees and how? Does the applicat
ion outline in detail the structure and timeline of the festival’s program
ming/activities?
\n
Community Benefit
\n
Does t
he application define the communities the festival hopes to directly serve
\, interact\, and engage with? Does the application clearly outline how th
is will happen? Does the application thoughtfully address access and parti
cipation for people of all abilities?
\n
Viability
p>\n
Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence that the fest
ival activities will be realized within the funding period? Does the propo
sed budget appropriately reflect the scope of work described in the applic
ation? Does the application clearly explain how project activities will be
produced and delivered?
\n
\n
All applications are subject to
a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each applic
ation for completeness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete o
r submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for panel review
and funding. Eligible applications are then evaluated by independent revie
w panels made up of individuals from communities 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 published evaluation criteria.
\n
Panelists first review applications individually. They then meet as a
body to discuss the applications and finalize assessment as a group. This
meeting is open to the public and while applicants are not permitted to p
articipate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in
online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are se
t. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their fund
ing recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of c
ommissioners for approval
\n
\n
This program does not fu
nd the following:
\n
\n- Applicants that received Arts Commission
funding in fiscal year 2024\, but failed to file a final report by Monday\
, September 16\, 2024.
\n- Entities submitting an application for an
FY2024 Creative Capacity Grant\, Youth Arts Engagement Grant\, or Lifelon
g Arts Engagement Grant (see FAQ for more information).
\n- Applicat
ions submitted by businesses and for-profit organizations. School district
s that would otherwise be eligible for Arts Learning grants.
\n- An
organization’s season or seasonal series of presented work.
\n- Proj
ects involving construction of facilities.
\n- Debt reduction.
\n- Food and beverages for receptions and hospitality functions.
\n<
li>Fundraising projects.\n- Scholarships\, pageants\, competition p
rizes\, or standalone award ceremonies.
\n- Producing organizations
to tour or present themselves.
\n- Conferences\, symposiums and the
like.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious group-sponsored pro
jects not open to participation by non-congregants.
\n- Religious in
stitution-led or religious group- sponsored projects whose primary purpose
is the religious socialization of individuals\, or which exist as parts o
f religious sermons or services.
\n- Equipment/capital expenditures.
\n- Lobbying expenses.
\n- College or university-sponsored pr
ojects not open to participation by the community outside the university s
etting.
\n- Staff or board member salaries of the applicant organiza
tion.
\n- Re-granting.
\n- Indirect costs.
\n- Grant adm
inistration\, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent orga
nization as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal
sponsors.
\n- Any costs other than eligible fees.
\n
\n
<
em>This list is not comprehensive.
\n
Additionally\, according t
o the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law
\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for paym
ent to any person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\,
mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling\, or otherwise dis
honoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of t
he United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commiss
ion support are further instructed to “take into consideration general sta
ndards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the Am
erican public” within funded programs.
\n
\n
\nHow can I be sure that my project is eligible for this program?
\nIf you have reviewed the eligibility criteria listed earl
ier in this guidelines document and are still unsure if your festival is a
n appropriate fit for this program\, we recommend that you reach out to th
e program manager to determine if your project is a good fit for the Festi
val Grant program. Arts Commission staff will provide consultation to dete
rmine if your proposed festival activities warrant submitting an applicati
on.\n- My organization is eligible for other Arts Commissio
n grants. Can I apply to those too?
\nNo. Across grant progr
ams\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications that may be su
bmitted by a given organization or unit of government to one (1) applicati
on per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While an o
rganization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one grant
program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. A
s an example\, an applicant who applies to the Festivals Grant program in
Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for the Creative Capacity Grant program or
a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year. \n- What is me
ant by “a thematic emphasis on arts and culture” regarding programming?
\nWhile eligible applicant organizations may not have an expre
ssly arts and culture-focused mission\, eligible festival projects must in
clude arts and culture programming as part of the festival’s main goals an
d objectives. Arts and culture programming must be centrally featured as p
art of your festival’s activities and should not be peripheral add-ons to
the festival’s main emphasis. \n- What is meant by “In addit
ion to ADA compliance” in the fourth narrative question?
\nA
pplicants are encouraged to consider how their festival activities and ven
ue create accessible programming beyond baseline needs related to physical
mobility. How are intellectual\, physical\, sensory\, and neurodivergent/
cognitive needs being addressed for attendees of all ability levels and ho
w is this reflected in your festival’s structure? How are interpretation\,
captioning\, and/or visual aid resources being provided? Accessibility co
nsiderations may also include bilingual/translation services for printed m
aterials\, emergency preparedness plans\, tactile resources\, and proper d
isability access symbols included in your festival’s marketing and publici
ty. \n- My festival utilizes a lot of in-kind volunteer supp
ort. How should I reflect this in our budget?
\nThe Arts Com
mission recognizes the significant role of volunteers at festival events.
While you are not asked to itemize the dollar value of in-kind support in
your budget\, you are encouraged to discuss in your Budget Narrative how a
ny substantial in-kind volunteer support helps offset other expenses and c
ontributes to the overall viability of your festival. There are a variety
of estimations regarding the dollar value of a volunteer work hour\, and t
he Arts Commission suggests a range of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour based on
your festival’s need for personnel and the scope of volunteer work. Please
contact Arts Commission staff if you would like to further discuss how to
account for in-kind support. \n- My festival isn’t taking p
lace until late in the funding period and we are still in a planning phase
. Can we still apply for a Festival Grant?
\nYes. If you are
still in a planning phase for your festival activities and do not have ce
rtain specific details finalized at the time you are submitting your appli
cation\, we advise that you offer insight as to how you are making your de
cisions\, what your options may be for a particular unknown\, and what you
r desired outcome(s) may be for items still in development. Offering a hig
h level of detail surrounding your organization’s planning and decision-ma
king will at least help a panel understand how your festival will likely c
ome into existence even if certain logistics and details are still in deve
lopment. \n
\n
\n
App
licant Resources
\n
\n
Leading up
to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will pre
sent a webinar-style information session to help prospective applicants in
preparing competitive applications.
\n
Friday\, March 8\, 2024
\n10:00 am – 11:00 am
\n
\n
\n
How do I register on behalf of
an organization?
\n
\n
\n<
li>Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/\n- Click the “Register” button at
the upper-right corner of the window. (If you are using a mobile device\,
tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\n- Choose the option to “Register as an
Organization”
\n- Enter your name\, email address\, and a password.
(The person who registers the organization in SMApply becomes the organiz
ation’s first “member” and the administrator of the organization’s account
. Additional members may be added later and/or made an account administrat
or.)
\n- Click/tap the “Create Account” button
\n- Enter the r
equested information about your Organization\, such as the organization’s
name\, mailing address\, and general contact information.
\n
\n
\n
Video Walkthrough
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\n
\n
\n
How do I add member
s to my Organization?
\n
Once you have created your organization you
can add additional members to assist with applications and account mainte
nance.
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Login as an
organization administrator
\n- Click “Manage Organization” in the t
op right corner
\n- Click “Members”
\n- Click the “Add Member”
button
\n- Enter the First Name\, Last Name\, and Email Address of
the member
\n- Select whether the member will have Administrative or
Non-Administrative Access
\n- Click the box to “Notify member by em
ail” (This is useful if the user does not already have an account in the s
ystem as they will receive an invitation email and be able to create a pas
sword to log in.)
\n- Click “Add”
\n
\n
For instructions o
n adding members in bulk\, click here.
\n
How
do I update my Organization’s Profile?
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smap
ply.io/
\n- Login as an organization administrator
\n- Cli
ck on “Manage Organization” in the top right corner
\n- Click “Profi
le”
\n- Update your profile information
\n- Click “Save”
\n
\n
Additional Guides
\n
SurveyMonkey Apply provides a comp
rehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how tos” above you can
find more information and resources on accounts\, completing an applicatio
n\, and managing your organization at https://help.smapply.i
o/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
\n
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DESCRIPTION:Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that foster me
aningful arts learning experiences for adult learners of any age and/or in
tergenerational projects in community settings.\n\nWhat does it fund?\nLif
elong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that…\n\nfocus on learners a
cross the aging spectrum\,\noccur in accessible community spaces\, and\nce
nter arts learning practices.\n\nSuch projects should also…\n\nprovide opp
ortunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing environments\, an
d\nutilize the assets of the community being served.\n\nProjects may take
place in…\n\narts venues\,\ncommunity or senior centers\,\nresidential fac
ilities\, and\nother settings that serve adult learners of any age and/or
intergenerational projects.\n\n\nDownload/Print the Grant Guidelines\nDesc
arga los Lineamientos\n\nArts learning projects feature sequential\, hands
-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skills\, processes and c
reativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline(s) may include\, but are no
t limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts\, music\, theatre\, tradit
ional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning projects include spec
ific objectives\, outcomes and methods of evaluation that are well defined
and relevant for the learners involved.\nAward Amount\nOrganizations can
request $2\,500 to $5\,000.\nThere is no cash match required for this gran
t opportunity.\n Who’s it for? \nEligibl
e applicants for Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants include:\n\nArizona nonpr
ofit organizations* with tax-exempt status\nunits of government\n\nSee FAQ
#1 in the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organization
s.\n*An unincorporated organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply
with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.\nApplication Limits\nAn organization may
submit only one application per 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 fun
ding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While an organizatio
n or unit of government may be eligible for more than one grant program\,
they may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #6
below for more information)\nAdditional Considerations for Teaching Artis
t\nIndividual teaching artists or arts organizations may be listed as part
ners on a maximum of three (3) funded arts learning grant applications (bo
th Lifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal y
ear. If the number of applications on which a given individual teaching ar
tist or arts organization is listed as a partner exceeds the total number
that may be funded for that fiscal year\, they will be asked to advise the
Arts Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from considerat
ion. The Arts Commission requests that prospective applicants consider thi
s restriction before applying.\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek ou
t partnerships with eligible organizations or units of government. The ent
ity you partner with will then serve as the direct applicant. When buildin
g a partnership with an organization\, \, or unit of government\, make sur
e they are not applying to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant for a differ
ent project or to another grant program through the Arizona Commission on
the Arts.\n Eligible Expenses
\nGrant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not com
prehensive):\n\nartist\, consultant\, and other fees\nadministrative costs
related to the project\nmaterials or supplies\nin-state travel costs tech
nology\ndocumentation\nevaluation\n\nGrant funds cannot be used for any pr
ojects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the start of the fi
scal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or
ends after the funding period\, you are still eligible to apply and should
articulate the full timeline in your application\, but should only reques
t and use grant funds for project activities taking place within the fundi
ng period.\n Grant Timeline
\n\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperw
ork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\,
state W-9 and payment form.\n Before You Apply
\nApplicants are encouraged to do the following prior
to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require ac
commodation in completing the application\, or otherwise participating in
the grant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learni
ng\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliff
e@azarts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type your proposal nar
rative or you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narr
ative question you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a ma
ximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio rec
ordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing th
e panelists with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and
understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).\nSo
me applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word proces
sing software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draf
t responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each quest
ion. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded
at https://azarts.gov/grant/lifetime-arts-engagment/.\nCreate or Update th
e SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization\nYou will submit your a
pplication through an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply
. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to register their organ
ization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\nIf your organization already has a
n account\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is up to date
and add/remove any team members as needed.\nFor instructions on how to cr
eate or update your account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://
azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.\n How to ap
ply \nWhen 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 su
bmit it later.\nAPPLY NOW\n The Application
\nOrganization Information\nOrganization/School informatio
n collected in this section of the application is used solely for internal
and reporting purposes and will not be considered during the application
review.\nOrganization Name\nOrganization Mission Statement\nSecondary Poin
t of Contact\nAuthorizing Official\nIRS Letter of Determination (if applic
able).\nFiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).\nPROJECT INFOR
MATION\nProject Title (10 word limit)\nProject Summary (75 word limit)\nPr
ovide a brief snapshot of your project.\nProposed Start and End Date of Pr
oject\nPartner Organizations (if applicable)\nPlease list any organization
s that are collaborating on this project.\nNarrative\nProject Overview (30
0 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nProvide a detailed description of yo
ur proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists und
erstand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project. Focus
on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Include de
tails of the arts learning project including what types of artistic discip
lines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will be\
, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each class wi
ll be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight weeks f
or 2 hours per week).\nCommunity of Learners (300 word limit\, 3 minute au
dio limit)\nWhat specific population(s) of learners are central to this pr
oject? Describe their assets and what they bring to the project. (Review F
AQ #2 “What is asset-based vs. deficit-based language?” for more informati
on on definitions and best practices.)\nIf your project requires a process
of selection (i.e.\, an audition or application) and/or a cost to partici
pate\, how are you ensuring all learners can participate? Describe how the
project is supporting all who are interested in participating. (200 word
limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nIntegrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 mi
nute audio limit)\nHow will the work you propose reflect or respond to thi
s community of learners? How does the community of learners have a voice a
nd agency in the development and implementation of the project?\nProject T
eam (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nWho on your team\, including
teaching artists and/or partners\, will lead this work? Describe their ass
ets\, qualifications\, and what they bring to the project. Why are they a
strong fit for the project and community of learners involved?\nProject Le
arning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nList three arts l
earning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\,
measurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing
project\, describe how the project will build on or responds to previousl
y conducted work.\nProject Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio lim
it)\nWhat method(s) will you use to evaluate how well the project achieved
these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation work that has informed th
e proposed project\, please share those results here.\nProject Setting (15
0 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 timeline for the activities that will
occur within the proposed start and end date of the project. Activities c
an include planning the project\, proposed project activities\, and any ev
aluation or assessment.\nYour timeline should convey a sense of the projec
t’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds cannot be used for
any project activities that take place outside the funding period\, please
articulate the full project timeline here.\nProject Timeline Narrative (2
00 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.\nProject budg
et\nGrant Amount Requested\nEnter the grant amount you are requesting for
this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.\nProje
ct Expenses Table\nIn the first column\, list all expenses related to the
project.\nIn the second column\, provide a short explanation of the expens
e.\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.\n\nPleas
e list only expenses related to your project. A full organizational budget
is not needed.\nLifelong Arts Engagement grant funds can only be used for
project activities taking place in the funding period (July 1\, 2024 – Ju
ne 30\, 2025).\n\nAdditionally\, please thoroughly review the funding rest
rictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.\nProject Expenses Narrative
(200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Project Expenses Narrative s
hould align with the Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible ab
out the eligible expenses the Lifelong Arts Engagement grant would 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 consi
der:\n\nIf your total project expenses exceed the grant amount requested\,
explain the additional funding sources you noted in the third column of t
he table.\nIf your project requires a cost to participate\, explain how th
ose fees will be used.\nIf your project starts before and/or ends after th
e funding period\, explain how those expenses will be covered.\n\n
Evaluation Criteria \nYour organiza
tion’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent panel acco
rding to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. App
lication merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the revie
w criteria.\nQuality of Proposed Project\nApplication demonstrates a stron
g arts learning project.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the
application clearly outline the important details of the arts learning pro
ject?\nIntegrity of Proposed Project\nApplication demonstrates an asset-ba
sed premise that centers the voice of the learners.\nWhat panelists will b
e thinking about: Does the application articulate the specific assets and
contributions of the community of learners and collaborators involved? Doe
s the application articulate how the proposed project reflects or responds
to the community of learners involved? Does the community of learners hav
e a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\nPotential Impact\nApplication centers expected benefit to learners.\nWha
t panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and me
thods of evaluation well defined and relevant for the learners involved?\n
Viability\nApplication demonstrates a strong project plan and appropriaten
ess of budget.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the applicatio
n demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized with
in the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses described appear appropr
iate to the proposed project?\n Review Process
\nAll applications are subject to a public review proce
ss. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for completeness
and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the
due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.\nEligible
applications are then evaluated by independent review panels made up of a
rts learning specialists from communities throughout the state. They evalu
ate each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the publ
ished evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first review applications individual
ly. They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize asse
ssment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applicants
are not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encouraged
to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified
when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the p
anel submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Govern
or-appointed board of commissioners for approval.\n
Funding Restrictions \nThis program does not fund
the following:\n\nProjects that take place during traditional school hours
and seek to supplant arts programs\, curriculum\, or arts educators.\nStr
ictly field trip or performance-based activities. (See FAQ #3 on page 9 fo
r more information)\nProducing organizations to tour or present themselves
.\nSupport for individual professional development activities.\nSupport fo
r projects which would otherwise be eligible for a Festival Grant.\nFundin
g for insurance.\nFood and beverages for any purpose.\nFundraising project
s.\nAwards and competitions.\nIndirect costs.\nOrganizations and schools t
hat received Arts Commission funding in Fiscal Year 2024\, but failed to f
ile a final report.\nApplications submitted by for-profit organizations.\n
An individual may not apply to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant directly
or as an individual with fiscal sponsorship.\nGrant administration\, over
head or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a perc
entage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.\nReligi
ous institution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not open to part
icipation by non- congregants.\nReligious institution-led or religious gro
up-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious socialization
of individuals or which exist as parts of religious sermons or services.
\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts
Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monie
s from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to any
person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating
\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or c
ausing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United Sta
tes or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are
further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of decenc
y and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” w
ithin funded programs.\n Frequently Asked Questions
\n\nWhat types of organizations can apply for Life
long Arts Engagement Grants?\nEligible organizations include: adult day ce
nters\, assisted living facilities\, arts and cultural organizations\, com
munity-based service organizations\, libraries\, neighborhood centers\, pa
rks and recreation departments\, retirement communities\, rehabilitation c
enters\, social service organizations\, university/college departments and
more. An organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply with a nonpro
fit fiscal sponsor.\nWhat is asset-based vs. deficit-based language? How c
an we address inequalities in our narrative? \nAsset-based language focuse
s on the unique attributes the participants bring to the project (passiona
te\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to deficit-based language that define
people and places by perceived insufficiencies (like at risk\, lacking\, m
arginalized\, underserved). Deficit-based language reinforces negative ste
reotypes and is not conducive to the type of arts learning this grant prog
ram seeks to support. It also contributes to a dynamic where learners are
not seen as partners\, but as objects of charity. If you’re talking about
a problem\, use language that reflects that systematic disparities and com
munity wide problems in fact have systemic causes\, that these are not sel
f-caused problems\, and explicitly describe those systems whenever possibl
e.\nAre field trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible for th
is grant?\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance may be a part
of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This grant supports
programs that seek to activate participant voices\, narratives\, and persp
ectives. It is important to articulate how a community of learners has a v
oice and agency in the development and implementation of the project. This
grant values active participation over exposure or passive engagement.\nC
an my organization apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant and a Youth
Arts Engagement Grant? \nNo. Though an organization may be eligible for mo
re than one arts learning grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the n
umber of applications which may be submitted by an applicant to one arts l
earning grant program within the same funding period. An applicant who app
lies to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may no
t apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\nI’m an arts
organization\, am I eligible to apply directly and serve as a partner in a
nother project?\nYes. As outlined above\, as a direct applicant an arts or
ganization may only receive one Lifelong Arts Engagement grant per fiscal
year. Those arts organization may still serve as a partner in a different
project\, but all applications\, including the one submitted directly\, co
unt toward the total partner limit of 3 arts learning applications (both L
ifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) per fiscal year. This i
s to address the competitive nature of this grant program.\nMy organizatio
n is eligible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those?\nNo.
Across grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applicat
ions that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government t
o one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the followin
g year). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for m
ore than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a give
n funding period. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the Creative
Capacity Grant program or the Festivals Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024
may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\n\n
\nApplicant Resources\n Applicant Info Sessions
\nLeading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Co
mmission on the Arts will present webinar-style information sessions and w
orkshops to help prospective applicants in preparing competitive applicati
ons.\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nA recordings of this s
ession available below.\n\n Video Applicant Guides
\nThe following videos walk applicants through the
key components of the applications for both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant
s and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.\nApplicant Guide: Narrative\n\nApplica
nt Guide: Project Timeline\n\nApplicant Guide: Project Budget\n\nApplicant
Guide: Review Process and Evaluation Criteria\n\n
SM Apply Guides \nHow do I register on behalf of an
organization?\n\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register”
button at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you are using a mobil
e device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)\nChoose the option to “Register as a
n Organization”\nEnter your name\, email address\, and a password. (The pe
rson who registers the organization in SMApply becomes the organization’s
first “member” and the administrator of the organization’s account. Additi
onal members may be added later and/or made an account administrator.)\nCl
ick/tap the “Create Account” button\nEnter the requested information about
your Organization\, such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, a
nd general contact information.\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add
members to my Organization?\nOnce you have created your organization you
can add additional members to assist with applications and account mainten
ance.\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization admini
strator\nClick “Manage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Membe
rs”\nClick the “Add Member” button\nEnter the First Name\, Last Name\, and
Email Address of the member\nSelect whether the member will have Administ
rative or Non-Administrative Access\nClick the box to “Notify member by em
ail” (This is useful if the user does not already have an account in the s
ystem as they will receive an invitation email and be able to create a pas
sword to log in.)\nClick “Add”\n\nFor instructions on adding members in bu
lk\, click here.\nHow do I update my Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to http
s://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick on “
Manage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your
profile information\nClick “Save”\n\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Appl
y provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how to
s” above you can find more information and resources on accounts\, complet
ing an application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smappl
y.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
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Engagement Grants support projects that foster meaningful arts learning e
xperiences for adult learners of any age and/or intergenerational projects
in community settings.
\n\n
What does it fund?
\n
Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projec
ts that…
\n
\n- focus on learners across the aging spectrum\,
\n- occur in accessible community spaces\, and
\n- center arts lea
rning practices.
\n
\n
Such projects should also…
\n
\n- provide opportunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing envir
onments\, and
\n- utilize the assets of the community being served.<
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Projects may take place in…
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\n- arts venues\,
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- community or senior centers\,
\n- residential facilities\,
and
\n- other settings that serve adult learners of any age and/or i
ntergenerational projects.
\n
\n
\nArts learning
projects feature sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develo
p artistic skills\, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultural dis
cipline(s) may include\, but are not limited to dance\, literary arts\, me
dia 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 for the learners involved
.
\nAward Amount
\nOrganizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,
000.
\nThere is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.
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Eligible applicants for Lifelong Arts Engageme
nt Grants include:
\n
\n- Arizona nonprofit organizations* with ta
x-exempt status
\n- units of government
\n
\n
See FAQ #1 i
n the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organizations.
\n
*An unincorporated organization without tax-exempt status\, may appl
y with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
\n
Application Limits
\n
An
organization may submit only one application per fiscal year.
\n
Acr
oss grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications
that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to on
e (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following ye
ar). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more
than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given fu
nding period. (See FAQ #6 below for more information)
\n
Additional
Considerations for Teaching Artist
\n
Individual teaching artists or
arts organizations may be listed as partners on a maximum of three (3) fu
nded arts learning grant applications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement and Y
outh Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal year. If the number of application
s on which a given individual teaching artist or arts organization is list
ed as a partner exceeds the total number that may be funded for that fisca
l year\, they will be asked to advise the Arts Commission on which applica
tion(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. The Arts Commission requests
that prospective applicants consider this restriction before applying.
\n
Teaching artists are encouraged to seek out partnerships with eligib
le organizations or units of government. The entity you partner with will
then serve as the direct applicant. When building a partnership with an or
ganization\, \, or unit of government\, make sure they are not applying to
the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant for a different 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 following (this list is not co
mprehensive):
\n
\n- artist\, consultant\, and other fees
\nadministrative costs related to the project\n- materials or suppl
ies
\n- in-state travel costs technology
\n- documentation
\n- evaluation
\n
\n
Grant funds cannot be used for any proje
cts\, or days of a project\, that take place before the start of the fisca
l year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or end
s after the funding period\, you are still eligible to apply and should ar
ticulate the full timeline in your application\, but should only request a
nd use grant funds for project activities taking place within the funding
period.
\n
\n
\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paper
work has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\
, state W-9 and payment form.
\n
\n
Applicants are encourage
d to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\n
Reque
st Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing the
application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\
, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phon
e at (602) 771-6528 or by email at
eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\n
Prepare Narrative Responses
\n
Y
ou can type your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of
your responses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word c
ount (not character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your pro
posal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Do
n’t worry about impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, j
ust make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uplo
aded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n
Some applicants find it helpful to devel
op their responses using word processing software\, outside the applicatio
n platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and moni
tor their word counts for each question. A Word document version of the na
rrative questions can be downloaded at https://azarts.gov/grant/lifetime-arts-engagment/
.
\n
Create or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Or
ganization
\n
You will submit your application through an online sub
mission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new ap
plicants will need to register their organization at https://azarts.smappl
y.io/.
\n
If your organization already has an account\, we encourage
you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team
members as needed.
\n
For instructions on how to create or update you
r account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resource
s/.
\n
\n
When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” butt
on 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 submit
it later.
\n
APPLY NOW
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\n
Organization Information
\n
Organi
zation/School information collected in this section of the application is
used solely for internal and reporting purposes and will not be considered
during the application review.
\n
Organization Name
\n
Organiza
tion Mission Statement
\n
Secondary Point of Contact
\n
Authoriz
ing Official
\n
IRS Letter of Determination (if applicable).
\n
Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).
\n
PROJECT INFORM
ATION
\n
Project Title (10 word limit)
\n
Project Summary (75 wo
rd limit)
\n
Provide a brief snapshot of your project.
\n
Propos
ed Start and End Date of Project
\n
Partner Organizations (if applica
ble)
\n
Please list any organizations that are collaborating on this
project.
\n
Narrative
\n
Project Overview (300 word li
mit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
Provide a detailed descriptio
n of your proposed arts learning project. This overview should help paneli
sts understand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project
. Focus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Inc
lude details of the arts learning project including what types of artistic
disciplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program w
ill be\, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each c
lass will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight
weeks for 2 hours per week).
\n
Community of Learners (300 wo
rd limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
What specific population
(s) of learners are central to this project? Describe their assets and wha
t they bring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 “What is asset-based vs. defic
it-based language?” for more information on definitions and best practices
.)
\n
If your project requires a process of selection (i.e.\, an audi
tion or application) and/or a cost to participate\, how are you ensuring a
ll learners can participate? Describe how the project is supporting all wh
o are interested in participating. (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
Integrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio lim
it)
\n
How will the work you propose reflect or respond to t
his community of learners? How does the community of learners have a voice
and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\n
Project Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
Who on your team\, including teaching artists and/or partners\, will
lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualifications\, and what they bri
ng to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and community
of learners involved?
\n
Project Learning Outcomes (200 word
limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
List three arts learning o
utcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\, measurabl
e\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing project\
, describe how the project will build on or responds to previously conduct
ed work.
\n
Project Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute aud
io limit)
\n
What method(s) will you use to evaluate how wel
l the project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation wor
k that has informed the proposed project\, please share those results here
.
\n
Project Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute /audio limit)
\n
Where is the work taking place? Describe how this locati
on is accessible to the community of learners and why it is important to t
he proposed project.
\n
Project Timeline Table
\n
Use the table provided to create a detailed timeline for the activities
that will occur within the proposed start and end date of the project. Ac
tivities can include planning the project\, proposed project activities\,
and any evaluation or assessment.
\n
Your timeline should convey a se
nse of the project’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds ca
nnot be used for any project activities that take place outside the fundin
g period\, please articulate the full project timeline here.
\n
Project Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
The Project Timeline Narrative should correspond with and pro
vide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be as specific as possible ab
out how often and how long project activities will take place\, along with
proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will provide enough time to fos
ter learning amongst the learners.
\n
Project budget
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
Enter the grant amount you are r
equesting for this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $
5\,000.
\n
Project Expenses Table
\n
In the fir
st column\, list all expenses related to the project.
\n
In the secon
d column\, provide a short explanation of the expense.
\n
In the thir
d column\, note what type of funding will cover the expense (LAE Grant\, O
ther Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).
\n
In the fou
rth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.
\n
\n- P
lease list only expenses related to your project. A full organizational bu
dget is not needed.
\n- Lifelong Arts Engagement grant funds can onl
y be used for project activities taking place in the funding period (July
1\, 2024 – June 30\, 2025).
\n
\n
Additionally\, please thorough
ly review the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
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Project Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio
limit)
\n
The Project Expenses Narrative should align with
the Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible about the eligible
expenses the Lifelong Arts Engagement grant would cover. This is your oppo
rtunity to bring your project’s expenses to life\, as if you were explaini
ng them to the grant review panel.
\n
Other things to consider:
\n
\n- If your total project expenses exceed the grant amount requested
\, explain the additional funding sources you noted in the third column of
the table.
\n- If your project requires a cost to participate\, exp
lain how those fees will be used.
\n- If your project starts before
and/or ends after the funding period\, explain how those expenses will be
covered.
\n
\n
\n
Your organization’s application ma
terials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the followin
g criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is bas
ed upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\n
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strong>Quality of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrate
s a strong arts learning project.
\n
What panelists will
be thinking about: Does the application clearly outline the impor
tant details of the arts learning project?
\n
Integrity
of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrates an asset-base
d premise that centers the voice of the learners.
\n
What
panelists will be thinking about: Does the application articulat
e the specific assets and contributions of the community of learners and c
ollaborators involved? Does the application articulate how the proposed pr
oject reflects or responds to the community of learners involved? Does the
community of learners have a voice and agency in the development and impl
ementation of the project?
\n
Potential Impact<
br />\nApplication centers expected benefit to learners.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, ou
tcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defined and relevant for the learn
ers involved?
\n
Viability
\nApplication d
emonstrates a strong project plan and appropriateness of budget.
\n
<
em>What panelists will be thinking about: Does the applic
ation demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized
within the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses described appear app
ropriate to the proposed project?
\n
\n
All applications
are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff revi
ew each application for completeness and eligibility. Applications that ar
e incomplete or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for
panel review and funding.
\n
Eligible applications are then evaluate
d by independent review panels made up of arts learning specialists from c
ommunities throughout the state. They evaluate each application on its own
merits and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\n
Panelists first review applications individually. They then meet as a
body to discuss the applications and finalize assessment as a group. This
meeting is open to the public and while applicants are not permitted to p
articipate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in
online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are se
t. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their fund
ing recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of c
ommissioners for approval.
\n
\n
This program does not f
und the following:
\n
\n- Projects that take place during traditio
nal school hours and seek to supplant arts programs\, curriculum\, or arts
educators.
\n- Strictly field trip or performance-based activities.
(See FAQ #3 on page 9 for more information)
\n- Producing organizat
ions to tour or present themselves.
\n- Support for individual profe
ssional development activities.
\n- Support for projects which would
otherwise be eligible for a Festival Grant.
\n- Funding for insuran
ce.
\n- Food and beverages for any purpose.
\n- Fundraising pr
ojects.
\n- Awards and competitions.
\n- Indirect costs.
\n- Organizations and schools that received Arts Commission funding in F
iscal Year 2024\, but failed to file a final report.
\n- Application
s submitted by for-profit organizations.
\n- An individual may not a
pply to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant directly or as an individual wi
th fiscal sponsorship.
\n- Grant administration\, overhead or proces
sing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percentage of the
total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.
\n- Religious i
nstitution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not open to participa
tion by non- congregants.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious
group-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious socializa
tion of individuals or which exist as parts of religious sermons or servic
es.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n
Addit
ionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwiths
tanding 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 desecrating\,
casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampli
ng or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious obje
cts\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients
of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into considera
tion general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and
values of the American public” within funded programs.
\n
\n
\n- What types of organizations can apply for Lifelo
ng Arts Engagement Grants?
\nEligible organizations include:
adult day centers\, assisted living facilities\, arts and cultural organi
zations\, community-based service organizations\, libraries\, neighborhood
centers\, parks and recreation departments\, retirement communities\, reh
abilitation centers\, social service organizations\, university/college de
partments and more. An organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply
with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. \n- What is asset-based vs.
deficit-based language? How can we address inequalities in our narrative?
\nAsset-based language focuses on the unique attributes th
e participants bring to the project (passionate\, capable\, thriving) as o
pposed to deficit-based language that define people and places by perceive
d insufficiencies (like at risk\, lacking\, marginalized\, underserved). D
eficit-based language reinforces negative stereotypes and is not conducive
to the type of arts learning this grant program seeks to support. It also
contributes to a dynamic where learners are not seen as partners\, but as
objects of charity. If you’re talking about a problem\, use language that
reflects that systematic disparities and community wide problems in fact
have systemic causes\, that these are not self-caused problems\, and expli
citly describe those systems whenever possible. \n- Are fiel
d trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible for this grant?
\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance may be a p
art of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This grant suppor
ts programs that seek to activate participant voices\, narratives\, and pe
rspectives. It is important to articulate how a community of learners has
a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project. T
his grant values active participation over exposure or passive engagement.
\n- Can my organization apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagemen
t Grant and a Youth Arts Engagement Grant?
\nNo. Though an
organization may be eligible for more than one arts learning grant program
\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications which may be subm
itted by an applicant to one arts learning grant program within the same f
unding period. An applicant who applies to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant
program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement
Grant that same year. \n- I’m an arts organization\, am I el
igible to apply directly and serve as a partner in another project?
\nYes. As outlined above\, as a direct applicant an arts organizat
ion may only receive one Lifelong Arts Engagement grant per fiscal year. T
hose arts organization may still serve as a partner in a different project
\, but all applications\, including the one submitted directly\, count tow
ard the total partner limit of 3 arts learning applications (both Lifelong
Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) per fiscal year. This is to ad
dress the competitive nature of this grant program. \n- My o
rganization is eligible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to t
hose?
\nNo. Across grant programs\, the Arts Commission limi
ts the number of applications that may be submitted by a given organizatio
n 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 governm
ent may be eligible for more than one grant program\, they may only apply
for one of them in a given funding period. As an example\, an applicant wh
o applies to the Creative Capacity Grant program or the Festivals Grant pr
ogram in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Gra
nt that same year. \n
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\nApplicant Resources
\n \n
Leading
up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will
present webinar-style information sessions and workshops to help prospecti
ve applicants in preparing competitive applications.
\n
Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm
– 2:00 pm
\n
A recordings of this session available below.
\n
\n
\n
The following v
ideos walk applicants through the key components of the applications for b
oth Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.
\n
Applicant Guide: Narrative
\n
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Applicant Guide: Project Timeline
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Applicant Guide: Project Budget
\n
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Applicant Guide: Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
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\n
How
do I register on behalf of an organization?
\n
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Cli
ck the “Register” button at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you
are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\n- Choose th
e option to “Register as an Organization”
\n- Enter your name\, emai
l address\, and a password. (The person who registers the organization in
SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the administrator of
the organization’s account. Additional members may be added later and/or
made an account administrator.)
\n- Click/tap the “Create Account” b
utton
\n- Enter the requested information about your Organization\,
such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact in
formation.
\n
\n
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V
ideo Walkthrough
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How do I
add members to my Organization?
\n
Once you have created your
organization you can add additional members to assist with applications a
nd account maintenance.
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Login as an organization administrator
\n- Click “Manage Organ
ization” in the top right corner
\n- Click “Members”
\n- Click
the “Add Member” button
\n- Enter the First Name\, Last Name\, and
Email Address of the member
\n- Select whether the member will have
Administrative or Non-Administrative Access
\n- Click the box to “No
tify member by email” (This is useful if the user does not already have an
account in the system as they will receive an invitation email and be abl
e to create a password to log in.)
\n- Click “Add”
\n
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F
or instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here
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\n
How do I update my Organization’s Profile?
\n
\n- Go
to ht
tps://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Login as an organization administra
tor
\n- Click on “Manage Organization” in the top right corner
\n- Click “Profile”
\n- Update your profile information
\n-
Click “Save”
\n
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Additional Guides
\n
SurveyMonkey Appl
y provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how to
s” above you can find more information and resources on accounts\, complet
ing an application\, and managing your organization at https
://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-General-Ac
count-FAQ.
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