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-155432@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T153221Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Deadlines\,Individual Artist CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Research and Development Grant DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211013T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211013T235900 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Due Date: Research & Development Grant\, Stage 2 application URL:https://azarts.gov/event/due-date-research-development-grant-stage-2-ap plication/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\n\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:RDG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-156869@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T153221Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Youth Arts Council\,Dea dlines CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov\; https://azarts.gov/azyac/ DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220722 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Due Date: AZ Youth Arts Council Application URL:https://azarts.gov/event/due-date-az-youth-arts-council-application/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-158004@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T153221Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Events\,Poetry Out Loud CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 11\, nine exceptional young people will com pete for the opportunity to represent the State of Arizona at the Poetry O ut Loud National Finals in Washington\, DC\, and a shot at the grand prize : a $20\,000 college scholarship.\nLive Webcast\n1:00 pm\, Saturday\, Marc h 11\, 2023\n\nVisit https://poetry.arizona.edu/poetry-out-loud for more i nformation. DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230311T153000 LOCATION:University of Arizona Poetry Center @ 1508 E Helen St\, Tucson\, A Z 85719 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2023 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals URL:https://azarts.gov/event/2023-arizona-poetry-out-loud-state-finals/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
On Saturday\, March 11\, nine exceptional young people will compete for the opportunity to represent the State of Arizona at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington\, DC\, and a shot at the grand prize: a $20\,000 college sch olarship.
\n1:00 pm\, Saturday\, March 11\, 2 023
\n\nVisit http s://poetry.arizona.edu/poetry-out-loud for more information.
\n< /HTML> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Poetry Out Loud END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-141062@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T153221Z 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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Ar tist Opportunity Grants support Arizona artists as they take advantage of specific\, unique opportunities that have the potential to significantly i mpact their professional growth.
\nThe application period for Fiscal Ye ar 2024 Artist Opportunity Grants is now closed. The information below is provided only for reference.
\nApplicants must be individuals and may submit only one application per cycle. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the ti me an application is submitted and the grant is awarded an applicant must be:
\nFull-time faculty at a college or university are not eligible to apply. Adjunct faculty are eligible to apply. An individual may receive only one Opportunity Grant in any category each fiscal year.
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As this grant is available to artist s working in all disciplines and at any stage in their career\, a wide arr ay of opportunities could be considered eligible\, so long as there is pot ential for significant impact in one or more of these three categories:
\nIntroduce Your Work to New Audiences
\nAn oppo
rtunity to present your work in a significant way that will expose your wo
rk to new audiences or raise your artistic profile.
Develo
p New Skills
\nAn opportunity to develop new artistic skills
though participation in activities such as conferences\, artist residenci
es\, workshops\, fellowships\, master classes\, or apprenticeships.
Keep in mind you will be asked to describe how engaging in the proposed opportunity will advance your work. Further\, the opportunity should not duplicate previous work or experiences\, but s hould represent a new or further developing professional endeavor.
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Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
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Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\nRequest Accommodations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing this application\, o
r otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please contac
t Director of Artist Programs Kesha Bruce at kbruce@azarts.gov or (602) 77
1-6530.
Prepare Narrative Responses
\nYou ca
n type your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your
responses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count
(not character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal
narrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t w
orry about impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just m
ake sure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded
as MP3 files (.mp3).
Some applicants find it helpful to develop th e narrative portion of the application using word processing software\, ou tside the application platform. This allows them to thoughtfully draft the ir responses and monitor their word counts for each question. A Word docum ent version of the narrative questions can be downloaded here.
\nCreate an Account
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d reviewers\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts has transitioned to a new
submission platform this year: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whether you are a new
or returning applicant\, you will need to create an account on our new pla
tform at https://azarts.smapply.io/
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click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not hav e 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\nThe applica tion period for Fiscal Year 2024 Arts Opportunity Grants is now closed. Th e information below is provided only for reference.
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If you share your proposal narrative in an audio recordi ng keep it simple and to the point. The recording should be just you\, des cribing your proposal and answering the four questions listed above.
\nPlease do not include edits of your work samples. Production quality of this recording will not be considered in your review. Just make sure we c an hear and understand you and keep editing and post-production embellishm ent to a minimum.
\nThis may be a single date\, such as “Day of Workshop – April 12\, 2024” or a list l ike the following:
\nSubmit wor k samples you’ve completed within the last 10 years which are relevant to the opportunity. From the list to the right\, please choose the most appro priate artistic work sample format to represent your discipline:
\nYou will be asked to provide the follo wing information (as applicable) for each work sample you submit.:
\n\nPlease d o not submit promotional materials. Panelists can’t assess your work based on an exhibition poster\, an event program\, or a published review. Remem ber to test your work samples as you upload them.
\nProvide a brief description for each work sampl e as it relates to your opportunity.
\nProvide 3 to 10 arts-based experiences you have engag ed in over the past 10 years that relate to the opportunity you want to en gage in and briefly describe how each experience demonstrates progression of your artistic trajectory leading to the opportunity.
\nThe experi ence list helps the panel situate the opportunity you propose in a broader context\; please briefly describe the overall relevancy of the experience s you listed to the opportunity. (up to 200 words)
\nList only eligible expenses (see list on page 2 of the Ar tist Opportunity Grant guidelines) related to your proposal. Include any a dditional information you’d like the panel to know. If your eligible expen ses exceed $1\,500\, please tell us how you will fund the rest of your pro posed activities. If some expenses are outside the funding period\, indica te which line items the grant funds would cover.
\nIndicate the grant amount you are requesting\, bas ed on eligible expenses\, between $500 and $1\,500.
\nIf your eligible expenses exceed $1\,500 please tell us how you will fund the rest of your proposed activities. (up to 200 word s)
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Your application materials will be reviewed by a gency staff members 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:
\nQuality of
Proposed Opportunity
\nApplication clearly outlines the spec
ific details of the opportunity and outlines how the opportunity is unique
\, relevant\, and specifically important in relation to applicant’s curren
t artistic trajectory.
Is the opportunity clear and consistent throughout? Is there an understanding of the past work in relation to the current opportunity and intended future goals?
\nPot
ential Impact to the Artist
\nApplication clearly describes
the potential impact to the artist’s work\, including what next steps woul
d be possible and its ties to their future artistic goals and clearly desc
ribes the potential of the opportunity to address at least one of the thre
e eligible opportunity categories.
Is it clear what next steps are possible after the opportunity? Is there a clear set of activities th at will allow the applicant to develop & advance their artistic trajectory ? Is the potential to introduce work to new audiences\, develop new artist ic skills\, or support the development of the entrepreneurship connected t o the proposed activities?
\nFeasibility
\nApplication demonstrates substantial evidence that the proposal will be
realized within the funding period and includes a reasonable expenses lis
t for the scope and scale of the proposed activities. The experiences desc
ribed in the application are relevant to the opportunity proposed.
Do the materials demonstrate that the opportunity will be completed b y June 30th? Is the expense list clearly connected to the opportunity desc ribed and logical to what is proposed? Does the experience list demonstrat e ability to complete the opportunity and connect to trajectory shared in narrative?
\nIntegrity
\nApplication dem
onstrates a commitment to high ethical standards and equitable professiona
l practices regarding proposed actions\, values\, methods\, and goals.
Is there connection or relationship with proposed communities\, c ollaborators\, or mentors\, and is there intent to compensate these partie s for their contributions? Are potential barriers to access being discusse d openly and intentionally within the application?
\nTo assist in their evaluation\, reviewers will use a ru bric. This evaluation tool can be found here. Applicants may find it helpful to refer to the rubric as they p repare their applications.
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\nJune 22\, 2023\, 11:59 pm
Grant Review Panel
\nJuly 2023
Grantee
s Notified
\nAugust 21\, 2023
Funding Period
\nJuly 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024
Application Due
\nOctober 23\, 2023 11:59 pm
Grant Review Panel
\nNovember 2023
Grantees Notified
\nD
ecember 15\, 2023
Funding Period
\nDecember
1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024
Fun ds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.
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This program does not fund the following:
\nDue to the continuously evolving n ature of the COVID-19 pandemic\, please be aware that if travel plans are cancelled or postponed for beyond June 30\, 2022\, grantees will need to a djust their project budget accordingly to redirect awarded funds to other eligible expenses and/or return a portion of the grant funds.
\nAddi tionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwith standing 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\, trampl ing or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious obj ects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipient s of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into consider ation general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.
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In January 20 24\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creat ive Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductor y training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff\, c aregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and arts organization administ rators!
\nThese sessions are of fered free of charge\, but registration is required. Click below to reserv e your spot!
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-159231@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T153221Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Creative Aging\,Individ ual Artist\,Organizations\,Workshops CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:In January 2024\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a se ries of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare servic e organization staff\, caregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and ar ts organization administrators!\nThese sessions are offered free of charge \, but registration is required. Click below to reserve your spot!\nREGIST ER DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240124T153000 LOCATION:Yuma Center for the Arts @ 254 S Main St Yuma\, AZ 85364 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introduction to Creative Aging: Yuma URL:https://azarts.gov/event/introduction-to-creative-aging-yuma/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIn January 20 24\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creat ive Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductor y training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff\, c aregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and arts organization administ rators!
\nThese sessions are of fered free of charge\, but registration is required. Click below to reserv e your spot!
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-159232@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T153221Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Creative Aging\,Individ ual Artist\,Organizations\,Workshops CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:In January 2024\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a se ries of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare servic e organization staff\, caregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and ar ts organization administrators!\nThese sessions are offered free of charge \, but registration is required. Click below to reserve your spot!\nREGIST ER DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240126T150000 LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona @ 525 N Bonita Ave Tucson\, AZ 85745 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introduction to Creative Aging: Tucson URL:https://azarts.gov/event/introduction-to-creative-aging-tucson/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIn January 20 24\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creat ive Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductor y training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff\, c aregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and arts organization administ rators!
\nThese sessions are of fered free of charge\, but registration is required. Click below to reserv e your spot!
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-156436@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240329T153221Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Deadlines CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Created and reviewed by the Arizona Commission on the Arts’ AZ Youth Arts Council\, the Creative Youth Grant is a funding opportunity for young artists ages 12 -17.\n\nWhat does it fund?\nTo support young artist s as they develop new skills or advance their artistic practice outside th e traditional school day. This may include paying for lessons\, attending a workshop\, or paying for supplies and equipment.\nWho is it for?\nEligib le applicants for the Creative Youth Grant include Arizona young artists a ges 12-17.\nApplications that are developed by adults will be ineligible f or funding. Parents\, guardians or teachers may not apply for the young ar tist.\nAward Amount\nIndividuals can request between $250 and $500 based o n eligible expenses.\n\n\nDownload/Print the Grant Guidelines\n\n Eligible Expenses \nGrant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):\n\nFees for private lessons or workshops.\nMaterials or supplies related to your artistic pra ctice.\nEquipment\, instruments or technology related to your artistic pra ctice.\nTravel costs.\n\n Before you Apply \nApplicants are encouraged to do the following prior to be ginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require accommo dation in completing the application\, or otherwise participating in the g rant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@aza rts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type your proposal narrativ e\, or you can upload audio or video recordings of your responses. The nar rative has a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording le ngth. If you share your proposal narrative in a video or audio recording k eep it simple and to the point. The recording should be just you\, describ ing your proposal and answering the questions listed above. Please do not include edits of your work samples or special effects. Production quality 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 embellis hment to a minimum. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3). \n How to Apply \nWhen you’r e ready\, click on the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to comple te the application in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of y our application and complete or submit it later.\nAPPLY NOW\nCLOSED\n The Application \nNarrative\n(60 0 word limit\, 5 minute audio/video limit)\nAnswer each of these questions .\n\nTell us about yourself and your artistic practice.\nDescribe how you will use the grant funds. Why are these activities or purchases important to you as a young artist?\nProvide a timeline of the proposed activities o r purchases. All activities or purchases must take place July 1\, 2024 thr ough June 30\, 2025.\n\nWork Sample\nSubmit a work sample you’ve completed . All levels of artists are encouraged to apply. The panel will use the wo rk sample to support the narrative you have provided. They will not be jud ging the quality of the work sample as a part of their review.\nFrom the l ist below\, please choose the most appropriate artistic work sample format to represent your discipline:\n\n3 minutes of recorded audio\n3 minutes o f recorded video\n6 images\n3 pages of double-spaced text or 3 poems\n\nWo rk Sample Narrative\n(200 word limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)\nProvid e a brief description explaining how the submitted work sample relates to your proposal. Why did you choose them?\nBudget\nExpenses \nList all expen ses related to your proposal and provide a short explanation of the expens es.\nGrant Amount Requested \nIndicate the grant amount you are requesting \, based on eligible expenses\, between $250 and $500.\nBudget Narrative ( 200 word limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)\nIf your total expenses excee d the grant amount requested\, explain how you will pay for the remaining costs.\n Evaluation Criteria \nYour narrative responses will be evaluated by AZ Youth Arts Council mem bers based on the following criteria.\nQuality of Proposal \nDid you clear ly outline your artistic form and how you will spend the grant funds?\nPot ential Impact \nDid you describe how these funds will impact you as a you ng artist?\nViability \nAre the expenses you describe appropriate for the grant? Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence that the prop osal will be realized within the proposed timeline?\n Funding Restrictions \n\nFood and beverages for any purpose.\nFundraising projects.\nOpportunities that take place outside of the funding period.\nEquipment not related to the opportunity.\nOpport unities related to academic research or formal study toward an academic or professional degree\, such as capstone projects.\nApplications that are d eveloped by adults will be ineligible for funding.\nGrant administration\, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.\n \nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Co mmission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to any pe rson or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or cau sing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United State s or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are fu rther instructed to “take into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” wit hin funded programs. DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240404T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240404T235900 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Deadline: Creative Youth Grant URL:https://azarts.gov/event/deadline-creative-youth/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gu idelinesCYG.png\;253\;330\,medium\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2 023/03/GuidelinesCYG.png\;253\;330\,large\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/u ploads/2023/03/GuidelinesCYG.png\;253\;330\,full\;https://azarts.gov/wp-co ntent/uploads/2023/03/GuidelinesCYG.png\;253\;330 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCreated and r eviewed by the Arizona Commission on the Arts’ AZ Youth Arts Council\, the Creative Youth Grant is a funding opportunity for young artists ages 12 - 17.
\nTo support young artists as they develop new skills or advance the ir artistic practice outside the traditional school day. This may include paying for lessons\, attending a workshop\, or paying for supplies and equ ipment.
\nEligible applicants for the Creat ive Youth Grant include Arizona young artists ages 12-17.
\nApplications that are developed by adults will be ineligible for funding. Parents\, guardians or teachers may not apply for the young artist.
\nIndividuals can request between $250 and $500 based on eligible expenses.
\nGrant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
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Applicants are encourag ed to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\nIf 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 pho ne at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\nYou can type your proposal narrative\, or you can upload audio or video re cordings of your responses. The narrative has a maximum word count (not ch aracter) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrat ive in a video or audio recording keep it simple and to the point. The rec ording should be just you\, describing your proposal and answering the que stions listed above. Please do not include edits of your work samples or s pecial effects. Production quality of this recording will not be considere d in your review. Just make sure we can hear and understand you and keep e diting and post-production embellishment to a minimum. All audio files mus t be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n
(600 word limit\, 5 mi nute audio/video limit)
\nAnswer each of these questions.
\nSubmit a work sample you’ve completed. All levels of artists are enco uraged to apply. The panel will use the work sample to support the narrati ve you have provided. They will not be judging the quality of the work sam ple as a part of their review.
\nFrom the list below\, please choose the most appropriate artistic work sample format to represent your discip line:
\nWork Sample Narrative
\n(20
0 word limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)
Provide a brief descrip tion explaining how the submitted work sample relates to your proposal. Wh y did you choose them?
\nExpenses
\nList all expenses related to your proposal and provide a short ex planation of the expenses.
\nGrant Amount Requested
\nIndicate the grant amount you are requesting\, based on eligible expenses\, between $250 and $500.
\nBudget Narrative (200 w ord limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)
\nIf your total exp enses exceed the grant amount requested\, explain how you will pay for the remaining costs.
\n
Your narrative responses will be evaluated by AZ Youth Arts Council members based on the following criteria .
\nQuality of Proposal
\nDid you clearly out
line your artistic form and how you will spend the grant funds?
Potential Impact
\nDid you describe how these funds
will impact you as a young artist?
Viability
\nAre the expenses you describe appropriate for the grant? Does the appl
ication demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realize
d within the proposed timeline?
This list is not comprehensive.
\nAdditionally\, acco rding to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any ot her law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent f or payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contem pt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwis e dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commi ssion support are further instructed to “take into consideration general s tandards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.
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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.
\nFestival grants support in-person\, vi rtual\, and hybrid festivals.
\nFor the purposes of this grant progr am\, a festival is defined as a periodic celebration or gathering that…
\nFestivals eli gible for Festival Grants must…
\nSeasonal 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.
\nWho is it for?< /p>\n
Eligible applicants for Festival Grants include Arizona-based…
\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 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.
\nApplicants may request grant award amounts ranging from a minimum o f $1\,000 to a maximum of $5\,000.
\nThere is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.
\nIn 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.
\nThe 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.
\nFor more info on Arts Commission f unding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-us/who-we-are/budget/.
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Contracted Artistic Services and Arti st Fees
\nIncludes guest artist contractual fees including travel\, and lodging.
\nProduction Expenses
\nIncludes insurance\, sound\, lighting\, and equipment rental and operatio n for the artistic project only.
\nSpace Rental
\nIncludes stage\, space\, or venue rental for the artistic project onl y.
\nMarketing/Promotion
\nIncludes contracte d graphic design services the purchase of advertising space and creation o f digital and printed promotional materials for the entire event.
\nAccessibility Services
\nIncludes closed captioning \, interpretation\, and translation services\, visual enhancements\, and l istening guides.
\nPublic Health and Safety Compliance
\nIncludes personal protective equipment\, cleaning and sanitati on services\, and equipment/structuring to support distancing.
\nIncludes 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
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Funds are del ivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has been subm itted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\, state W-9 and pa yment form.
Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\nRequest Accommodations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing this application \, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please co ntact Organizational Programs Manager Brad DeBiase at bdebiase@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6534.
\nYou can type your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each n arrative question you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, 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).< /p>\n
Some applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using w ord processing software\, outside the application platform. This allows th em to draft responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be d ownloaded at https://azarts.go v/grant/festival.
\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Ap ply Account for Your Organization
\nYou will submit your ap plication through an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to register their organi zation at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
\nIf your organization already
has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is up t
o date and add/remove any team members as needed.
\nFor instructions
on how to create or update your account\, visit our applicant resources pa
ge: https://azart
s.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the a pplication in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of your appl ication and complete or submit it later.
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In-person festivals that possess virtual components (e.g. livestreaming pe rformances) would be considered “Hybrid”\, and applicants should select th e “Virtual” option if their festival activities will be produced and atten ded exclusively through digital platforms.
\nGrant Amount Requested
\nEnter the grant amount you are requesting. Applicants may request between $1\,000 and $5\,000.
\nBudget Form
\nAll applicants must submit a complete project budget using the form embed ded in the application.
\nBudget Narrative
\nPlease use this space to describe the festival budget\, including eligible fees\, any anticipated income\, and any substantial in-kind support. This is your opportunity to bring your festival budget to life\, as if you wer e explaining it to the grant review panel. You may also use this Budget Na rrative section to explain how you have arrived at certain itemized dollar amounts. (300 words maximum) See FAQ for additional details.
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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 Arts and Cultu re Programming
\nDoes the application clearly describe the festival’s arts and culture programming and the artist/culture bearers who will be engaged? Does the application make a compelling case for what it hopes to make available to festival participants and attendees and how? Do es the application outline in detail the structure and timeline of the fes tival’s programming/activities?
\nCommunity Benefit
\nDoes the application define the communities the festival hopes to directly serve\, interact\, and engage with? Does the application clearly outline how this will happen? Does the application thoughtfully address a ccess and participation for people of all abilities?
\nViabi lity
\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?
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All applications are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff rev iew each application for completeness and eligibility. Applications that a re incomplete or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible fo r panel review and funding. Eligible applications are then evaluated by in dependent review panels made up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work in or adjacent to the arts. They evaluate each applica tion 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 discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified when pane l dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel subm its their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appoin ted board of commissioners for approval
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This progr am does not fund the following:
\nThis list is not comprehensive.
\nAdditionally\ , according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be s pent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into consideratio n general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and val ues of the American public” within funded programs.
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Leading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on th e Arts will present a webinar-style information session to help prospectiv e applicants in preparing competitive applications.
\nFriday\, March 8\, 2024
\n10:00 am –
11:00 am
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Once you have created your o rganization you can add additional members to assist with applications and account maintenance.
\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here .
\nSurveyMonkey Apply p
rovides 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 managing your organization at https://
help.smapply.io/hc/en-
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 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 .
\nOrganizations can request $2\,500 to $5\, 000.
\nThere is no cash match required for this grant opportunity. p>\n
Eligible applicants for Lifelong Arts Engageme nt Grants include:
\nSee 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.
\nAn organization may submit only one application per fiscal year.
\nAcr 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)
\nIndividual 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.
\nTeaching 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):
\nGrant 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.
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Funds 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.
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Applicants are encourage d to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\nIf 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.
\nY 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).
\nSome 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/ .
\nYou 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/.
\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 you r account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resource s/.
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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.
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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.
\nOrganization Name
\nOrganiza tion Mission Statement
\nSecondary Point of Contact
\nAuthoriz ing Official
\nIRS Letter of Determination (if applicable).
\nFiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).
\nPROJECT INFORM ATION
\nProject Title (10 word limit)
\nProject Summary (75 wo rd limit)
\nProvide a brief snapshot of your project.
\nPropos ed Start and End Date of Project
\nPartner Organizations (if applica ble)
\nPlease list any organizations that are collaborating on this project.
\nProject Overview (300 word li mit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nProvide 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).
\nCommunity of Learners (300 wo rd limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWhat 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 .)
\nIf 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)
\nIntegrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio lim it)
\nHow 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?
\nProject Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWho 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?
\nProject Learning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nList 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.
\nProject Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute aud io limit)
\nWhat 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 .
\nProject Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute /audio limit)
\nWhere 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.
\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. Ac tivities can include planning the project\, proposed project activities\, and any evaluation or assessment.
\nYour 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.
\nThe 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.
\nEnter the grant amount you are r equesting for this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $ 5\,000.
\nProject Expenses Table
\nIn the fir st column\, list all expenses related to the project.
\nIn the secon d column\, provide a short explanation of the expense.
\nIn 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.).
\nIn the fou rth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.
\nAdditionally\, please thorough ly review the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines. p>\n
Project Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe 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.
\nOther things to consider:
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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.
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strong>Quality of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrate
s a strong arts learning project.
What panelists will be thinking about: Does the application clearly outline the impor tant details of the arts learning project?
\nIntegrity
of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrates an asset-base
d premise that centers the voice of the learners.
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?
\nPotential Impact< br />\nApplication centers expected benefit to learners.
\nViability
\nApplication d
emonstrates a strong project plan and appropriateness of budget.
< 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?
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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.
\nEligible 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.
\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 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.
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This program does not f und the following:
\nThis list is not comprehensive.
\nAddit 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.
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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.
\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm
– 2:00 pm
A recordings of this session available below.
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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.
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How do I add members to my Organization?
\nOnce you have created your organization you can add additional members to assist with applications a nd account maintenance.
\nF or instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here a>.
\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.smapply.io/hc/en-
Youth Arts En gagement Grants support arts learning projects for young people that occur outside of traditional school hours.
\nYouth Arts Engagement Grants sup port projects that…
\nSuch projects should also…
\nProjects may take place in…
\nArts learning projects feature sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develop artist ic skills\, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline( s) may include\, but are not limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts \, music\, theatre\, traditional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts lea rning projects include specific objectives\, outcomes and methods of evalu ation that are well defined and relevant for the learners involved.
\n< h3>Award Amount\nOrganizations can request $2\,500 to $5\, 000.
\nThere is no cash match required for this grant oppo rtunity.
\nEligible applicants for Youth Arts Engagement Grants include:
\nSee FAQ #1 in the FAQ section below for mor e information on eligible organizations.
\n*An unincorporated organi zation without tax-exempt status may apply through a nonprofit fiscal spon sor.
\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 gi ven organization or unit of government to one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #8 belo w for more information.)
\nIndividual teaching artists or arts organizations may be li sted as partners on a maximum of three (3) funded arts learning grant appl ications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) in a gi ven fiscal year. If the number of applications on which a given individual teaching artist or arts organization is listed as a partner in a single f unding cycle exceeds the total number that may be funded for that fiscal y ear\, they will be asked to advise the Arts Commission on which applicatio n(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. The Arts Commission requests th at prospective applicants consider this restriction before applying.
\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek out partnerships with eligible organizations\, schools\, or units of government. The entity you partner w ith will then serve as the direct applicant. When building a partnership w ith an organization\, school\, or unit of government\, make sure they are not applying to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant for a different project or to another grant program through the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
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Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
\nGrant funds cannot be used for any projects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the star t date of the fiscal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline s tarts before or ends after the funding period\, you are still eligible to apply and should articulate the full timeline in your application\, but sh ould only request and use grant funds for project activities taking place within the funding period.
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Funds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This inc ludes the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.
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If you require accomm odation in completing the application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\nYou can type your proposal narrative or you can u pload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording len gth. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it s imple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists with yo ur recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. Al l audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\nSome applicant s find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing softwar e\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded here.
\n< h4>Create or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization h4>\nYou will submit your application through an online submission plat form called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants wil l need to register their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
\nIf your organization already has an account\, we encourage you to confi rm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team members as n eeded.
\nFor instructions on how to create or update your account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
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When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. Y ou do not have to complete the application in one session\; at any point y ou can save a draft of your application and complete or submit it later. p>\n
APPLY NOW< /p>\n
Project Overview (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nProvide a detailed description of your proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists u nderstand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project. Foc us on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Include details of the arts learning project including what types of artistic disc iplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will b e\, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each class will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight weeks for 2 hours per week).
\nCommunity of Learners (300 word li mit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWhat specific population(s) o f learners are central to this project? Describe their assets and what the y bring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 on page 9\, “What is asset-based vs . deficit-based language?\,” for more information on definitions and best practices.)
\nIf your project requires a process of selection (i.e.\ , an audition or application) and/or a cost to participate\, how are you e nsuring all learners can participate? Describe how the project is supporti ng all who are interested in participating. (200 word limit\, 2 minute aud io limit)
\nIntegrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nHow will the work you propose reflect or res pond to this community of learners? How does the community of learners hav e a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\nProject Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWho on your team\, including teaching artists and/or partners \, will lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualifications\, and what they bring to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and c ommunity of learners involved?
\nProject Learning Outcomes ( 200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nList three arts le arning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\, m easurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing project\, describe how the project will build on or responds to previously conducted work.
\nProject Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 mi nute audio limit)
\nWhat method(s) will you use to evaluate how well the project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evalua tion work that has informed the proposed project\, please share those resu lts here.
\nProject Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nWhere is the work taking place? Describe how this location is accessible to the community of learners and why it is importa nt to the proposed project.
\nProject Timeline Table
\nUse the table provided to create a detailed timeline for the act ivities that will occur within the proposed start and end date of the proj ect. Activities can include planning the project\, proposed project activi ties\, and any evaluation or assessment.
\nYour timeline should conv ey a sense of the project’s arc\, from its beginning to its end.
\nN ote: while grant funds cannot be used for any project activities that take place outside the funding period\, please articulate the full project tim eline here.
\nProject Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Timeline Narrative shoul d correspond with and provide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be a s specific as possible about how often and how long project activities wil l take place\, along with proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will p rovide enough time to foster learning amongst the learners.
\nGrant Amount Requested
\nEnter t he grant amount you are requesting for this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.
\nProject Expenses Table
\nIn the first column\, list all expenses re lated to the project.
\nIn the second column\, prov ide a short explanation of the expense.
\nIn the third colum n\, note what type of funding will cover the expense (YAE Grant\, Other Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).
\nIn the < strong>fourth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expens e.
\nPlease list only expenses related to your project. A full organ izational budget is not needed.
\nYouth Arts Engagement grant funds can only be used for project activities taking place in the funding period (July 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024).
\nAdditionally\, please thoroughl y review the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
\nProject Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Expenses Narrative should align with t
he Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible about the eligible e
xpenses the Youth Arts Engagement grant would cover. This is your opportun
ity to bring your project’s expenses to life\, as if you were explaining t
hem to the grant review panel.
\nOther things to consider:
Your organization’s application materi als will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following cr iteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based u pon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\nApplication demonstrates a strong arts le arning project.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the application clearly outline the important details of th e arts learning project?
\nApplication demonstrates an asset-based premise that centers the voic e of the learners.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking abo ut: Does the application articulate the specific assets and contr ibutions of the community of learners and collaborators involved? Does the application articulate how the proposed project reflects or responds to t he community of learners involved? Does the community of learners have a v oice and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\nApplication centers expected benefit t o learners.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defin ed? Are they relevant for the learners involved?
\nApplication demonstrates a strong project plan and appropriateness of budget.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence that the propo sal will be realized within the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses described appear appropriate to the proposed project?
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All applications are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for completeness and eligibility . Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the due date are con sidered ineligible for panel review and funding.
\nEligible applicat ions are then evaluated by independent review panels made up of arts learn ing specialists from communities throughout the state. They evaluate each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the published eva luation criteria.
\nPanelists first review applications individually . They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize assess ment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applicants a re not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified wh en panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the pan el submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor -appointed board of commissioners for approval.
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Th is program does not fund the following:
\nThis list is not comprehensive. em>
\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling sta tutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commis sion 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 causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this s tate.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “ta ke into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the div erse beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.
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Leading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webinar-style information sessions and workshops to help prospective applicants in preparing competi tive applications.
\nTuesday\,
March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A recordings of this session available below.
\n\n
The following videos walk applicants through the key components of the applica tions for both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Engagement G rants.
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How do I add members to my Organization?
\nOnce you have cr eated your organization you can add additional members to assist with appl ications and account maintenance.
\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, c lick here.
\nSurveyM
onkey Apply provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to t
he “how tos” above you can find more information and resources on accounts
\, completing an application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-
\nC reative Capacity Grants (CCGs) provide general operating support to nonpro fit organizations whose primary mission is to produce\, present\, teach\, or serve the arts.
Organiz ations that may apply for Creative Capacity Grants at levels 6 – 8 …
\nMultidisciplinary or multipurpose organizations are eligible to apply if they meet the above re quirements and can demonstrate that over 51% of their public programming a nd budget is devoted to the arts. Multidisciplinary or multipurpose organi zations should contact Arts Commission staff to discuss eligibility before applying.
\nAcross grant programs\, th e Arizona Commission on the Arts limits the number of applications an orga nization may submit to one application per funding period. Organizations a pplying for a CCG in Fiscal Year 2025 may not apply for any other Arts Com mission grants (e.g.\, Festival Grants\, Youth Arts Engagement Grants\, et c.).
\nCCG funds are intended to support ge neral day-to-day operating costs\, such as the following:
\nSalaries and Personnel Expenses
\nCreative workers (e.g.\, artists\, tradition bearers\, designers\, educators\, curators\, program a dministrators\, service providers\, etc.)\, production staff\, administrat ors\, teachers\, contractors\, consultants
\nArtistic/Produc tion Expenses
\nSupplies\, materials\, equipment\, venues\, royalties\, licensing
\nAdministrative Expenses
\nOffice space and supplies\, insurance\, professional services like a ccounting or payroll\, fees for banking\, online services and platforms\, training and education\, marketing and promotion
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Organizations apply for CCGs at one of eight grant levels. An organ ization’s grant level is determined by the adjusted annual revenue for the ir most recently completed fiscal year (for example\, Fiscal Year 2023). F or the purposes of this program\, Adjusted annual revenue is defined as the organization’s total annual revenue minus the monetary value of any in-kind support.
\nAward ranges are de termined based on the agency’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year\, the A rts Commission’s funding priorities\, and an organization’s panel review ranking (low\, medium\, or high).
\nAs the agency’s budget is not known until well after grant guidelines are published\, the amounts below are only projections of what may potentially be possible.
\nAward projections for FY2025 are as follows:
\n\n | \n Adjusted Annual Revenue strong> \n | \n\n Award Projections | \n||
\n Low \n | \n\n Medium \n | \n\n< p style='text-align: center\;'>High\n | \n||
Level 1 | \n\n $4\,000 – $19\,999 \n | \n\n $200 \n | \n\n $300 \n | \n\n $400 \n | \n
Level 2 | \n\n $20\,000 – $49\,999 \n | \n\n $400 \n | \n\n $590 \n | \n\n $790 \n | \n
Level 3< /strong> | \n\n $50\,000 – $99\,999 \n | \n\n $ 790 \n | \n\n $980 \n | \n\n $1\,180 \n td>\n |
Level 4 | \n\n $100\,000 – $199\,999 \n |
\n\n $1\,180 \n | \n\n $1\,750 \n | \n|
Level 5 | \n\n $200\,000 – $399\,999 \n | \n\n $1\,750 \n | \n\n
$2\,150 \n | \n\n $2\,550 \n | \n
Level 6 | \n\n $400\,000 – $999\,999 \n | \n\n $2\,500 \n | \n\n $3\,000 \n | \n\n $3\,500 \n | \n
Level 7 | \n\n $1\,00 0\,000 – $4\,999\,999 \n | \n\n $3\,000 \n | \n\n $4\,000 \n | \n\n $5\,000 \n | \n
Level 8 | \n\n $5\,000\,000 and above \n | \n\n $4\,0 00 \n | \n\n $5\,000 p>\n | \n\n $6\,000 \n | \n
In 2012\, the Arizona Commission o n the Arts was removed from the State’s General Fund as an ongoing budget line-item. Since that time\, the agency’s annual grantmaking budget has be en especially volatile\, dependent on one-time legislative appropriations\ , which have ranged from $0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantmaking capacit y for Fiscal Year 2025 will not be known until the State’s budget is passe d by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. This typically h appens in late spring.
\nThe award ranges listed above are b ased on a potential grantmaking budget of $0.5 million. Depending on what happens in the Legislature\, actual award amounts may be significantly dif ferent. Applicants are strongly encouraged to budget conservatively.
\nFor more info on Arts Commission funding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-us/wh o-we-are/budget/.
\nThe CCG program operates on a multi-year funding cycle. Organizations submit a full application once every three years\, according to the sched ule below. In their two “alternate” years\, grantees submit only a brief s tatus update and Funder Report and are not subject to panel review.
\n< p>In consideration of the limited funding projected for FY2025\, all appli cants who received CCG funding in FY2024 will be placed in alternate year status for FY2025. In lieu of a full application\, alternate year applican ts submit only a brief status update and Funder Report and are not subject to panel review.\n(Applicants who did not receive CCG funding in F Y2024 are still required to submit a full application and undergo panel re view.)
\nThis is an adjustment to the previously established multi-y ear funding cycle\, which would have required full applications from Level 4 & 5 organizations.
\nGrant Level | \n|||
FY2025 | \nFY2026 | \n< td width='120'>FY2027\n||
Level 1\, 2\, & 3 | \nAlt. Year Appli cation | \nAlt. Year Application | \n< strong>Full Application | \n
Level 4 & 5 | \nAlt. Year Application | \nAlt. Year Applicatio n | \n|
Level 6\, 7\, & 8 | \nAlt. Year Application | \nAlt. Year Application | \nAlt. Year Application | \n
Full Application
\nAlternate Year Application
\nChanging Grant Level
\nOrganizations
that are scheduled to submit an Alternate Year application and would like
to be considered at a higher grant level than indicated by their previous
application are required to submit a full application and undergo panel re
view. Please note that alternate year organizations automatically maintain
their previous fiscal year panel review ranking\, but the corresponding a
ward amount may change if the financial data in their forthcoming Fiscal Y
ear 2025 application indicates a lower annual budget than previously recor
ded. If you have questions or concerns about determining your forthcoming
grant level\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.
Match CCG Award
\nGrantees must be a ble to match their CCG award with cash\, dollar for dollar\, by the end of the funding period (June 30\, 2025). Matching funds may be earned (e.g.\, ticket sales\, participation fees\, etc.) or contributed (e.g.\, private donations\, other grants\, etc.).
\nSubmit a Final Report
\nTo remain eligible for future grants\, grantees must submit a final report to the Arts Commission at the conclusion of the funding pe riod.
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Awards are paid out over the course of the Arts Commission’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) on a predetermined schedule. Typically\, payments begin with Level 1 grantees in the second quarter of the agency’s fiscal year (October – December) and end with Level 8 grantees receiving payment in the fourth quarter (April – June).
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We encourage applicants to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\nRequest Accommodations
\nIf you require accomm odation in completing the application or otherwise participating in the gr ant application process\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.
\nYou will submit your application through an online submis sion platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new appli cants will need to register their organization at https://azarts.smapply.i o/.
\nIf your organization already has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team mem bers as needed.
\nFor instructions on how to create or update your a ccount\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts. gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
\nCreate or Update SMU DataArts Profile
\nDataArts’ Cultural Data Profile (CDP) is a free and secure online survey that collects financial and programmatic data from nonprofit arts\, culture\, and humanities organizations. Organiz ations can then produce a variety of reports based on this data\, includin g the DataArts Funder Report submitted with the CCG appli cation.
\nLog-in or register at https://da.culturaldata.org/.
\n< p>If you are new to using DataArts\, you can find a video tutorial for get ting started at https://culturaldata.org/what-we-do/for-arts-cultural-organizations/th e-cultural-data-profile/. For additional assistance\, contact the Data Arts Support Center: https://culturaldata.org/contact/.\nUnincorporated organizations applying with a fiscal sponsor will nee d to upload a Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement. This official letter\, s igned by authorizing officials from both the applicant organization and th e fiscal sponsor\, must state that the fiscal sponsor agrees to receive gr ant funds on behalf of the applicant\, deliver them to the applicant\, and maintain appropriate financial records. Additionally\, the applicant shou ld be prepared to provide a fiscal sponsor contact and indicate the fiscal sponsor’s administrative fee. (The fiscal sponsor’s administrative fee is the percentage of any potential grant funding that would be retained by t he fiscal sponsor to cover administrative costs associated with their spon sorship.)
\nIf you are unable to obtain a Letter of Agreement before the application deadline\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.
\nPrepare Narrative Responses
Some applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing software\, outsi de the application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. Download a Word document version of the narra tive questions.
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When you’re ready\, click on the “Appl y Now” button below. You do not have to complete the application in one se ssion\; at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit it later.
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Infor mation collected in this section of the application is used for internal a nd reporting purposes only. You will be required to upload an IRS determin ation letter in the “Organization Type” section. (Units of government are exempt from this requirement.)
\n*This is the IR S determination letter granting nonprofit 501(c)3 status\, not the letter assigning a Federal Tax ID Number
\nNa rrative questions will be reviewed by the review panelists.
\nYour responses to the following will be reviewed by the panelists:
\nQuestions 4 & 5 request information regarding your executive leadership. For the purposes of this grant\, exec utive leadership are the people on your staff who have the most deciding p ower. Examples include executive director\, CEO\, president\, artistic dir ector\, directors of larger departments\, etc.
\nQuestions 6 & 7 request information regarding your governing board. This should be board members who are part of the governance structure of the organization and have a role in voting . This includes those who only vote if there is a tie. If you are a 501(c) 3\, this would be the board members who are indicated on your 990 filing w ith the IRS each year.
\nResponses to questions 5 and 7 can include any of the f ollowing categories that may apply:
\nDepending on their mission\, organizations engage their communities in very different ways. Some are established to engage individuals that share a particular demographic\, social\, or cultural commonality (e.g.\, a you th theater\, gay men’s chorus\, or a rural Latinx art gallery). Others tak e a broad approach\, designing their programs/services to engage a more ge neral community of participants\, (e.g.\, a community arts center). Questi on 9 asks you to identify your organization’s primary approach and answer questions specific to your choice.
\nIf you chose broad approach\, answer the sub -questions below:
\nIf you chose specific community\, answer th e sub-questions below:
\nPlease provide the following information for eac h indicated community:
\nYour responses to the sub-questions to the left will be specific to the communities your org anization’s mission and programming specifically focus on.
\n< em>You will select all that apply from the list below:
\nThis DataArts Funder Report and Fund er Report Narrative will be reviewed by the panel and evaluated a s part of the Fiscal Practices & Viability criterion.
\nIf applying with a fiscal sponsor\, all fiscal year and financial information reported in this section should be for the applicant organization\, not for the fi scal sponsor.
\nFor this section\, applicants will need to enter rel evant financial and participation data for the required fiscal years into the DataArts platform and then generate a Funder Report\, selecting the mo st recent fiscal year as the reporting year. (See FAQ for more info.)
\nFiscal Year and Adjusted Annual Revenue
\nDataArts Funder Report
\nUpload an SMU DataArts Funder Report for your organization’s two most recently concluded fiscal y ears (for example\, fiscal years 2022 and 2023).
\nFunder Re port Narrative
\nThis is your opportunity to bring your Fun der Report to life\, as if you were explaining aspects of it to the review panel.* (300 words maximum)
\n* The Funder Report examined by the r eview panel will not display any of the notes you left for yourself during the data entry process within DataArts.
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Your organ ization’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent panel a ccording to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the re view criteria.
\nApplication demonstrate s a strong understanding of the organization’s capacity to realize its mis sion and describes effective strategies for achieving current and long-ter m goals.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Is the scope of the organization’s work in alignment with its mission a nd its capacity to deliver intended benefits? Does the application articul ate a clear process for developing and implementing programming consistent with the organization’s mission and values?
\nApplication demonstrates creative and responsive programming\, strong evaluation methods\, and mission-aligned engagement p ractices.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the application describe mission-aligned programming and engageme nt practices? Does the organization demonstrate robust and authentic engag ement with Arizona’s creative workers and other key stakeholders in their programming and services? How does the organization engage the community(i es) it serves in the development and evaluation of its programs?
\nViewed as a whole\, the applicat ion demonstrates alignment between the organization’s mission\, operationa l practices\, goals\, programming\, and a strong understanding of the comm unity(ies) served.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking abo ut: Are the organization’s mission and values evident in their pr ogramming and operations? How does the organization’s programming reflect or respond to the community(ies) served? Does the organization demonstrate an ability to make its programming or services accessible?
\nViewed as a whole\, the application describes sound fiscal practices and demonstrates alignment between these practices and the organization’s mission\, values\, and strategic goals. p>\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the organization’s practices around the administration and use of resources a ligned with their mission and values? How do the organization’s practices around the administration and use of resources ensure their work remains v iable and their goals achievable?
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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. Eligible applications are then evaluated by ind ependent review panels made up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work in or adjacent to the arts. They evaluate each applicat ion on its own merits and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\nPanelists first review applications individually. They t hen 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 p ermitted 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 panel submi ts their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appoint ed board of commissioners for approval.
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Grant fund s can only be used for the allowable expenses outlined in the guidelines. Additionally\, this program does not fund the following:
\nThis list is not comprehensive.
\nAd ditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwi thstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Ar ts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in dese- crati ng\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, tr ampling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religio us objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Rec ipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into co nsideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse belie fs and values of the American public” within funded programs.
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We encourage applicants to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\nRequest Accommodations
\n< p>If you require accommodation in completing the application or otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please contact Hanna Spen ce-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azart s.gov.\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization
\nYou will submit your application t hrough an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to a pplying\, all new applicants will need to register their organization at h ttps://azarts.smapply.io/.
\nIf your organization already has an acc ount\, 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 account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
\nDataArts’ Cultura l Data Profile (CDP) is a free and secure online survey that collects fina ncial and programmatic data from nonprofit arts\, culture\, and humanities organizations. Organizations can then produce a variety of reports based on this data\, including the DataArts Funder Report submi tted with the CCG application.
\nLog-in or register at https://da.cultur aldata.org/.
\nIf you are new to using DataArts\, you can find a video tutorial for getting started at https://culturaldata.org/what-we-do/for-arts-cu ltural-organizations/the-cultural-data-profile/. For additional assist ance\, contact the DataArts Support Center: https://culturaldata.org/cont act/.
\nPrepare Narrative Responses
\nSom e applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word process ing software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each questi on. Download a Word document ve rsion of the narrative questions.
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When you’re ready\, click on the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the app lication in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of your applic ation and complete or submit it later.
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Information collected in this section of t he application is used for internal and reporting purposes only. You will be required to upload an IRS determination letter in the “Organization Typ e” section. (Units of government are exempt from this requirement.)
\n< ul>\n*This is the IRS determination letter granting nonprofit 501(c)3 status\, not the letter assigning a Federal Tax ID Numb er
\nNarrative questions will be revie wed by the review panelists.
\nYour responses to the foll owing will be reviewed by the panelists:
\nQuestions 4 & 5 request information regarding your executive leader ship. For the purposes of this grant\, executive leadership are the people on your staff who have the most deciding power. Examples include executiv e director\, CEO\, president\, artistic director\, directors of larger dep artments\, etc.
\nQuestions 6 & 7 request information regarding your governing board . This should be board members who are part of the governance structure of the organization and have a role in voting. This includes those who only vote if there is a tie. If you are a 501(c)3\, this would be the board mem bers who are indicated on your 990 filing with the IRS each year.
\nResponses to q uestions 5 and 7 can include any of the following categories that may appl y:
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Depending on their mission\, o rganizations engage their communities in very different ways. Some are est ablished to engage individuals that share a particular demographic\, socia l\, or cultural commonality (e.g.\, a youth theater\, gay men’s chorus\, o r a rural Latinx art gallery). Others take a broad approach\, designing th eir programs/services to engage a more general community of participants\, (e.g.\, a community arts center). Question 9 asks you to identify your or ganization’s primary approach and answer questions specific to your choice .
\nIf you chose broad approach\, answer the sub-questions below:
\nIf you chose
Please
provide the following information for each indicated community: Your responses to the sub-questions to the left wil
l be specific to the communities your organization’s mission and programmi
ng specifically focus on. You will select all that apply
from the list below:\n
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\nOperational aspects could include programming\,
leadership\, organizational culture\, staffing\, professional engagement
of creative workers\, community interaction\, etc.\n
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This DataArts Fund er Report and Funder Report Narrative will be re viewed by the panel and evaluated as part of the Fiscal Practices & Viabil ity criterion.
\nFor this section\, applicants will need to enter re levant financial and participation data for the required fiscal years into the DataArts platform and then generate a Funder Report\, selecting the m ost recent fiscal year as the reporting year. (See FAQ for more info.)
\nFiscal Year and Adjusted Annual Revenue
\nDataArts Funder Report
\nUpload an SMU DataArts Funder Report for your organization’s two most recently concluded fiscal y ears (for example\, fiscal years 2022 and 2023).
\nFunder Re port Narrative
\nThis is your opportunity to bring your Fun der Report to life\, as if you were explaining aspects of it to the review panel.* (300 words maximum)
\n* The Funder Report examined by the r eview panel will not display any of the notes you left for yourself during the data entry process within DataArts.
\n
Your organ ization’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent panel a ccording to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the re view criteria.
\nApplication demonstrate s a strong understanding of the organization’s capacity to realize its mis sion and describes effective strategies for achieving current and long-ter m goals.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Is the scope of the organization’s work in alignment with its mission a nd its capacity to deliver intended benefits? Does the application articul ate a clear process for developing and implementing programming consistent with the organization’s mission and values?
\nApplication demonstrates creative and responsive programming\, strong evaluation methods\, and mission-aligned engagement p ractices.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the application describe mission-aligned programming and engageme nt practices? Does the organization demonstrate robust and authentic engag ement with Arizona’s creative workers and other key stakeholders in their programming and services? How does the organization engage the community(i es) it serves in the development and evaluation of its programs?
\nViewed as a whole\, the applicat ion demonstrates alignment between the organization’s mission\, operationa l practices\, goals\, programming\, and a strong understanding of the comm unity(ies) served.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking abo ut: Are the organization’s mission and values evident in their pr ogramming and operations? How does the organization’s programming reflect or respond to the community(ies) served? Does the organization demonstrate an ability to make its programming or services accessible?
\nViewed as a whole\, the application describes sound fiscal practices and demonstrates alignment between these practices and the organization’s mission\, values\, and strategic goals. p>\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the organization’s practices around the administration and use of resources a ligned with their mission and values? How do the organization’s practices around the administration and use of resources ensure their work remains v iable and their goals achievable?
\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. Eligible applications are then evaluated by ind ependent review panels made up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work in or adjacent to the arts. They evaluate each applicat ion on its own merits and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\nPanelists first review applications individually. They t hen 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 p ermitted 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 panel submi ts their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appoint ed board of commissioners for approval.
\n
Grant fund s can only be used for the allowable expenses outlined in the guidelines. Additionally\, this program does not fund the following:
\nThis list is not comprehensive.
\nAd ditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwi thstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Ar ts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in dese- crati ng\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, tr ampling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religio us objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Rec ipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into co nsideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse belie fs and values of the American public” within funded programs.
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For additional applicant resources please visit https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/
\n< p>Leading up to the application due date\, the Ari zona Commission on the Arts will present webinar-style information session s and workshops to help prospective applicants in preparing competitive ap plications.
\nRecordings of each session will be posted here the fol lowing business day.
\nThursday\, March 14\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Thursday\, March 28\, 2024
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10:00 am – 11:00 am
Have questions about you r CCG application? Jump onto an open zoom call with Organizational Program Coordinator\, Hanna Spence-Schehr.
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\nVideo Walkthrough
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Once you have created your organization you can add additional member s to assist with applications and account maintenance.
\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here.
\nSurveyMonkey Apply provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicant
s\; in addition to the “how tos” above you can find more information and r
esources on accounts\, completing an application\, and managing your organ
ization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-
Join Creative Flagstaff and the Arizona Commission on the Arts to learn more about Crea tive Aging\, an exciting national movement to advance understanding of the vital relationship between creative expression and healthy aging. The Art s Commission’s Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, and AZ Creati ve Aging Coordinator and teaching artist Angelina Ramirez will provide an interactive exploration of the different approaches used across the contin uum of care\, and the research which shows that older adults who are engag ed in the arts experience better overall health\, enjoy a higher quality o f life\, and are more active in their communities.
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Introduction to Creative Aging
\nSaturday\, May 18\,
2024
\n3:00pm – 4:30pm
The Peak
s\, 3150 N. Winding Brook Rd
\nFlagstaff\, Arizona 86001
Participation is free. Advance registration is required.
\nAnyone i nterested in the relationship between the arts and quality of life for old er adults\, including aging or healthcare service organization staff\, car egivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and arts organizations are invit ed to join.
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