BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//104.17.64.183//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://azarts.gov X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Phoenix BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19671029T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-155724@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T112958Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Info Sessions\,Organizations CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join Festival Grant program manager Brad DeBiase for this guide to the FY2022 Festival Grant application. Brad will walk attendees throug h the grant guidelines\, eligibility requirements\, application questions\ , and review criteria. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask que stions about the grant.\nREGISTER\nTickets: https://conta.cc/3rQDuw7. DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210819T120000 LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Online Info Session: FY2022 Festival Grants URL:https://azarts.gov/event/online-info-session-fy2022-festival-grants/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nJoin Festival Grant program manager Brad DeBiase for this guide to the FY2022 Festival Grant application. Brad will walk attendees through the grant guidelines\, eligibility requirements\, application questions\, and review criteria. A ttendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the grant.< /p>\n
\nTickets: https://conta.cc/3rQDuw 7.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:festivals X-TICKETS-URL:https://conta.cc/3rQDuw7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-141062@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T112958Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Deadlines\,Individual Artist CONTACT: 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. DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230720T115900 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230720T115900 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Deadline: Research and Development Grant URL:https://azarts.gov/event/deadline-artist-research-and-development/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RD G24-230x300.png\;230\;300\,medium\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2 021/05/RDG24-230x300.png\;230\;300\,large\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/u ploads/2021/05/RDG24-230x300.png\;230\;300\,full\;https://azarts.gov/wp-co ntent/uploads/2021/05/RDG24-230x300.png\;230\;300 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\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.
\nWhether 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:
\nThis 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:
\nRecipients of the R&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of 4 awards in their lifetime .
\nApplicants may request a minimum of $3\,000 and a maximum of $5\,000.
\nUp to 20 grants will be awarded this year.
\nGrant fu nds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
\nThe 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 .
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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.
\nProposal Narrative & Work Samples
\nDue 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023
\n< strong>September 15\, 2023
\nProcess Map\, Experience List\, & Expense List
\nDue 11:59 PM\, October 12\, 2023 strong>
\nNovember 16 \, 2023
\nNo later than
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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.
\nYou 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.
\nIn 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/.
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\nThe applic ation for Fiscal Year 2024 Research & Development Grants is now closed.
\nYou can type up your proposal narrati ve (1200 words)\,
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\nYou can upload it in a anudio recordi ng (8 minutes in length).
\nDo not include links to exter nal websites or video hosting platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.
\nIf 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 />\nSubmit 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:
\nArtist Work Samples
\nIf you have collaborators you may include one work sample per p erson\, for up to 3 collaborators:
\nCollaborator Work Samples
\nRemember 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.
\nProvide a brief description explaining how th e submitted work sample(s) relate to your proposal. Why did you choose the m?
\nInclude the following for each work sample:
\nIf applicable:
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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:
\nPoten tial Impact to Artist
\nThe application clearly describes the potential impact to the artist’s personal craft and/or body of work.
\nPotential Impact to Artist’s Comm unity of Practice
\nThe 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.
\nArti stic Strength
\nThe submitted work samples reflect th
e artist’s distinct vision and originality. The work sample description
Integrity o f Proposal
\nViewed 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.
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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.
\nYou will be notified whether or not your app lication will advance to Stage 2 no later than September 15\, 2023.
\nApplicants who advance to Stage 2 of review will be invited to submit additional information 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.
\nProcess Map
\nMap 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.
\nYou 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.
\nExperience List
\nProvide 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.
\nCollaborator’s Experience Li st (if applicable)
\nProvide 1 to 3 personal\, profess ional\, and/or community-based experiences that each of your collaborators engaged in the past 5 years.
\nBriefly describe how each experience is relevant to your proposal and has prepared your collaborators for the work you propose to undertake.
\nPlease 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.
\nExpenses List
\nList 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.
\nPlease 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.
\nGrant Amount Requested
\nIndicate the grant amount you are requesting\, between $3\,000 and $5\,000 .
\nBudget Narrative
\nDescribe 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.
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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:
\nFeasibility
\nThe 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.< /p>\n
Stage 2 application materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm\, Wednes
day\, October 13\, 2022.
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.
\nOn 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.
\nGrantees will be notified by December 15\, 2 023\, and will receive grant funds by April 12\, 2024.
\n\nApplicants 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:
\nRecipients 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.
This program d oes not fund the following:
\nThis list is not comprehensive.
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Kesha Bruce
\nAr
tist Programs Manager
\nPhone: (602) 771-6530
\nEmail: kbruce@azarts.gov
Over the course of three sessions\, previous R&D Grantees will share tips\, tricks\, and insights on crafting your best application.
\nSession 1: Proposal Narrative
\nAttendees will learn insider tips on crafting a compelling 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\nSession 2: Commu nities of Practice
\nAttendees 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.
\nThis session was presented on Thu rsday\, June 17\, 2020.
\n\nSessi on 3: Work Samples
\nAttendees 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.
\nThis session wa s presented on Thursday\, June 24\, 2021.
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Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that foster meaningful arts learning e xperiences for adult learners of any age and/or intergenerational projects in community settings.
\nLifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projec ts that…
\nSuch projects should also…
\nProjects may take place in…
\nArts learning projects featur e sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skil ls\, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline(s) may include\, but are not limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts\, musi c\, theatre\, traditional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning p rojects include specific objectives\, outcomes and methods of evaluation t hat are well defined and relevant for the learners involved.
\nOrganizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.
\nTh ere is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.
\nEligible applicants for Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants inclu de:
\nSee FAQ #1 in the FAQ secti on below for more information on eligible organizations.
\n*An uninc orporated organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply with a nonpro fit fiscal sponsor.
\nAn organization m ay submit only one application per fiscal year.
\nAcross 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. ( See FAQ #6 below for more information)
\nIndividual teaching artists or arts organizat ions may be listed as partners on a maximum of three (3) funded arts learn ing grant applications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engag ement) in a given fiscal year. If the number of applications on which a gi ven individual teaching artist or arts organization is listed as a partner exceeds the total number that may be funded for that fiscal year\, they w ill be asked to advise the Arts Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. The Arts Commission requests that prospecti ve applicants consider this restriction before applying.
\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek out partnerships with eligible organization s or units of government. The entity you partner with will then serve as t he direct applicant. When building a partnership with an organization\, \, or unit of government\, make sure they are not applying to the Lifelong A rts Engagement Grant for a different project or to another grant program t hrough the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
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Grant fund s may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive): p>\n
Grant funds cannot be used for any projects\, or days o f a project\, that take place before the start of the fiscal year (July 1\ , 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or ends after the fun ding period\, you are still eligible to apply and should articulate the fu ll timeline in your application\, but should only request and use grant fu nds for project activities taking place within the funding period.
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Funds are delivered approx imately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form. p>\n
Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\nIf y ou require accommodation in completing the application\, or otherwise part icipating in the grant application process\, please contact the Director o f Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\nYou can type your proposal narr ative or you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narra tive question you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a max imum recording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio reco rdings\, keep 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).
\nSome applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word counts for eac h question. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be down loaded at http s://azarts.gov/grant/lifetime-arts-engagment/.
\nYou will submit your application through an online submission platform called Surve yMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to registe r their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
\nIf your organi zation already has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all infor mation is up to date and add/remove any team members as needed.
\nFo r instructions on how to create or update your account\, visit our applica nt resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
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When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at any point you can save a draf t of your application and complete or submit it later.
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Organization/School information co llected in this section of the application is used solely for internal and reporting purposes and will not be considered during the application revi ew.
\nOrganization Name
\nOrganization Mission Statement
\nSecondary Point of Contact
\nAuthorizing Official
\nIRS Let ter of Determination (if applicable).
\nFiscal Sponsor Letter of Agr eement (if applicable).
\nPROJECT INFORMATION
\nProject Title (10 word limit)
\nProject Summary (75 word limit)
\nProvide a brief snapshot of your project.
\nProposed Start and End Date of Pro ject
\nPartner Organizations (if applicable)
\nPlease list any organizations that are collaborating on this project.
\nProject Overview (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)< /strong>
\nProvide a detailed description of your proposed arts lear ning project. This overview should help panelists understand the general o utline for your proposed arts learning project. Focus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Include details of the arts lea rning project including what types of artistic disciplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will be\, how often the commu nity of learners will meet and how long each class will be (e.g.\, The com munity of learners will meet weekly for eight weeks for 2 hours per week).
\nCommunity of Learners (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio li mit)
\nWhat specific population(s) of learners are central to this project? Describe their assets and what they bring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 “What is asset-based vs. deficit-based language?” for more information on definitions and best practices.)
\nIf your project r equires a process of selection (i.e.\, an audition or application) and/or a cost to participate\, how are you ensuring all learners can participate? Describe how the project is supporting all who are interested in particip ating. (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nIntegrity o f Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nHow wil l the work you propose reflect or respond to this community of learners? H ow does the community of learners have a voice and agency in the developme nt and implementation of the project?
\nProject Team (300 wo rd limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWho on your team\, inclu ding teaching artists and/or partners\, will lead this work? Describe thei r assets\, qualifications\, and what they bring to the project. Why are th ey a strong fit for the project and community of learners involved?
\n< p>Project Learning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit )\nList three arts learning outcomes this project will ach ieve. Outcomes should be specific\, measurable\, achievable\, relevant\, a nd time bound. If this is an ongoing project\, describe how the project wi ll build on or responds to previously conducted work.
\nProj ect Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nWh at method(s) will you use to evaluate how well the project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation work that has informed the propo sed project\, please share those results here.
\nProject Set ting (150 word limit\, 2 minute /audio limit)
\nWhere is th e work taking place? Describe how this location is accessible to the commu nity 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 p roposed start and end date of the project. Activities can include planning the project\, proposed project activities\, and any evaluation or assessm ent.
\nYour timeline should convey a sense of the project’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds cannot be used for any project activities that take place outside the funding period\, please articulate the full project timeline here.
\nProject Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Time line Narrative should correspond with and provide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be as specific as possible about how often and how long pr oject activities will take place\, along with proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will provide enough time to foster learning amongst the lear ners.
\nGrant Amount Requested
\nEnter the grant amount you are requesting for this project. S chools/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 ex planation of the expense.
\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 mone tary amount of each expense.
\nAdditionally\, please thoroughly review the funding restric tions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
\nProject Expens es Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Expenses Narrative should align with the Project Expenses Table. B e as specific as possible about the eligible expenses the Lifelong Arts En gagement 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 p anel.
\nOther things to consider:
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Your organization’s application materials will be reviewed by a n independent panel according to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\nQuality of Proposed Pr
oject
\nApplication demonstrates a strong arts learning proj
ect.
What panelists will be thinking about: D oes the application clearly outline the important details of the arts lear ning project?
\nIntegrity of Proposed Project< br />\nApplication demonstrates an asset-based premise that centers the vo ice of the learners.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking a bout: Does the application articulate the specific assets and con tributions of the community of learners and collaborators involved? Does t he application articulate how the proposed project reflects or responds to the community of learners involved? Does the community of learners have a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\nPotential Impact
\nApplication centers ex
pected benefit to learners.
What panelists will be thi nking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and methods of evalu ation well defined and relevant for the learners involved?
\nViability
\nApplication demonstrates a strong project
plan and appropriateness of budget.
What panelists wil l be thinking about: Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized within the proposed project t imeline? Do the expenses described appear appropriate to the proposed proj ect?
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All applications are subject to a public revie w process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for compl eteness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted aft er the due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.
\nEligible applications are then evaluated by independent review panel s made up of arts learning specialists from communities throughout the sta te. They evaluate each application on its own merits and solely on the bas is of the published evaluation criteria.
\nPanelists first review ap plications individually. They then meet as a body to discuss the applicati ons and finalize assessment 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 revie wed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommendations to the Art s Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for approval.
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This program does not fund the following:
\nThis l ist is not comprehensive.
\nAdditionally\, according to the Art s Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no mon ies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to an y person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilati ng\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United S tates or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support ar e further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of dece ncy and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.
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Leading up to the application due dat e\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webinar-style informat ion sessions and workshops to help prospective applicants in preparing com petitive applications.
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y\, March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A recordings of this session available below.
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The following videos walk applicants through the key components of the applications for both Lifelong Arts Engagement G rants and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.
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How do I add members to my Organizatio n?
\nOnce you have created your organization you can add addi tional members to assist with applications and account maintenance.
\n< ol>\nFor instructions on adding mem bers in bulk\, click here.
\nSurveyMonkey Apply provides a comprehensive FAQ
for applicants\; in addition to the “how tos” above you can find more inf
ormation and resources on accounts\, completing an application\, and manag
ing your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-