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UID:ai1ec-155803@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Public Meeting\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at h
ttps://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210908T120000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/lifelong-arts-engagement-grants-cycle-a-panel-
review/
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lic Meeting.
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lic Meeting.
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lic Meeting.
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lic Meeting.
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lic Meeting.
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lic Meeting.
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lic Meeting.
\nJoin Artist P
rograms Manager Kesha Bruce for an online information session about the Re
search & Development (R&D) Grant for artists.This session will provide an
overview of the 2023 Research & Development Grant application\, eligibilit
y requirements\, and review process.
\nJoin Artist P
rograms Manager Kesha Bruce for an online information session about the Re
search & Development (R&D) Grant for artists.This session will provide an
overview of the 2023 Research & Development Grant application\, eligibilit
y requirements\, and review process.
\nThis is a Pub
lic Meeting.
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May 2 – May 4\, 2023
\n9:00 am – 2:30
pm
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REGISTER
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The AZ Arts Learning Virtual Symposium pro
vides professional development focused on trends and topics in arts learni
ng. Designed to bring together Arizona’s arts learning community\, the thr
ee-day virtual professional development will focus on sharing tools and re
sources to equip attendees with the inspiration and information they need
to provide meaningful arts learning programing to diverse communities acro
ss Arizona. Join us as local teaching artists and arts organizations showc
ase the innovative work taking place across Arizona’s arts learning sector
.
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Tickets: https://conta.cc/3KLf3eV.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158273@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nAfter Dinner Conversation\, Inc.\nArizona Presenters
Alliance\nArizona Women’s Chorus\nArizona Youth Ballet Mesa\nArizoni Thea
tre Awards of Excellence\nArt Depot\nArt One Foundation\nBorder Arts Corri
dor\nCapoeira Amizade Flagstaff\nCarolyn Eynon Singers\nGrand Circle Arts
Alliance\nHavasu Area Public Art\nHeritage Square Trust\nPhoenix Tradition
al Music & Dance Inc.\nPhoenix World Arts Collective\nVision of Vets
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230516T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24a/
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lic Meeting.
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This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- After Dinner Conversation\, Inc.
\n
- Arizona Presenters Alliance
\n- Arizona Women’s Chorus
\n- Arizona Youth Ballet Mesa
\n- Arizoni Theatre Awards of Excellence<
/li>\n
- Art Depot
\n- Art One Foundation
\n- Border Arts Cor
ridor
\n- Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff
\n- Carolyn Eynon Singers
\n- Grand Circle Arts Alliance
\n- Havasu Area Public Art
\n- Heritage Square Trust
\n- Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance I
nc.
\n- Phoenix World Arts Collective
\n- Vision of Vets
\n
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158274@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nBarbea Williams Performing Company\, Inc\nChandler S
ymphony Orchestra\nConvergence Ballet Company\nDansense-Nrtyabodha\nDesert
Overture Live Cultural Entertainment\nFine Arts Association of Arizona\nF
unhouse movement theater\nGhosteater\nGroundworks Tucson\nHilltop Gallery
\nNorth Valley Chorale\nNorthern Arizona Book Festival\nRaices Taller 222
Art Gallery & Workshop\nSaguaro City Music Theatre\nSedona Chamber Ballet
\nWasted Ink Zine Distro\nWinding Road Theater Ensemble
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230518T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24b/
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This is a Pub
lic Meeting.
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This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Barbea Williams Performing Company\, In
c
\n- Chandler Symphony Orchestra
\n- Convergence Ballet Compa
ny
\n- Dansense-Nrtyabodha
\n- Desert Overture Live Cultural E
ntertainment
\n- Fine Arts Association of Arizona
\n- Funhouse
movement theater
\n- Ghosteater
\n- Groundworks Tucson
\n
- Hilltop Gallery
\n- North Valley Chorale
\n- Northern Ariz
ona Book Festival
\n- Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop
\n- Saguaro City Music Theatre
\n- Sedona Chamber Ballet
\n- Wasted Ink Zine Distro
\n- Winding Road Theater Ensemble
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158291@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nArizona Bluegrass Association\nArizona Caribbean Cul
tural Association\nArizona Event Productions\nCity of Casa Grande Arts & H
umanities Commission\nDysart Unified School District\nEaster Seals Blake F
oundation\nFlagstaff Dance Festival\nGreat Sounds Promotions\nGreater Phoe
nix Jewish Film Festival\nIndia Association of Phoenix\nKerala Hindus of A
rizona\nLiving Streets Alliance\nMiami Arts Commission\nNorthern Arizona B
lues Alliance\nNuestras Raices\nPhoenix Chinese Week\nPinal County Histori
cal Society\nPrescott Area Artist Studio Tour\nSanta Cruz County Fair and
Rodeo Association\nSedona Visual Artists’ Coalition\nSuperstition Mountain
Museum Historical Society\nTown of Payson\nWorldwide Women’s Film Festiva
l\nYuma Art Symposium
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230522T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festival Grants\, Group A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festival-grants-group-a/
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lic Meeting.
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This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Arizona Bluegrass Association
\n- Arizona Caribbean Cultural Association
\n- Arizona Event Production
s
\n- City of Casa Grande Arts & Humanities Commission
\n- Dys
art Unified School District
\n- Easter Seals Blake Foundation
\n
- Flagstaff Dance Festival
\n- Great Sounds Promotions
\n- G
reater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
\n- India Association of Phoenix
\n- Kerala Hindus of Arizona
\n- Living Streets Alliance
\n- Miami Arts Commission
\n- Northern Arizona Blues Alliance
\n- Nuestras Raices
\n- Phoenix Chinese Week
\n- Pinal Count
y Historical Society
\n- Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour
\n-
Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association
\n- Sedona Visual Artis
ts’ Coalition
\n- Superstition Mountain Museum Historical Society\n
- Town of Payson
\n- Worldwide Women’s Film Festival
\n- Yuma Art Symposium
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158275@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nAct One\nArizona Friends of Chamber Music\nArizona J
ewish Historical Society\nArts Express Inc\nArts for All\nBallet Etudes Yo
uth Ballet of Mesa\nBlack Theatre Troupe\nCommunity Performing Arts Center
Foundation\nDesert Stages\, Inc.\nFABRIC Tempe\nFlagstaff Friends of Trad
itional Music\nFlagstaff Symphony Association\nFountain Hills Theater\, In
c.\nFuerte Art Collective\nGeorge Phippen Memorial Foundation\nHeritage Sq
uare Foundation\nHigher Octave Healing\, Inc.\nLead Guitar\nLive Theatre W
orkshop\nMuseum of Contemporary Art (Tucson)\nMusical Theatre of Anthem\,
Inc.\nPhoenix Chamber Music Society\nPhoenix Children’s Chorus\nPhoenix Co
nservatory of Music\nPrescott Center for the Arts\nQueen Creek Center for
the Arts\nTucson Girls Chorus
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24c/
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This is a Pub
lic Meeting.
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This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Act One
\n- Arizona Friends of Ch
amber Music
\n- Arizona Jewish Historical Society
\n- Arts Exp
ress Inc
\n- Arts for All
\n- Ballet Etudes Youth Ballet of Me
sa
\n- Black Theatre Troupe
\n- Community Performing Arts Cent
er Foundation
\n- Desert Stages\, Inc.
\n- FABRIC Tempe
\n
- Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music
\n- Flagstaff Symphony As
sociation
\n- Fountain Hills Theater\, Inc.
\n- Fuerte Art Col
lective
\n- George Phippen Memorial Foundation
\n- Heritage Sq
uare Foundation
\n- Higher Octave Healing\, Inc.
\n- Lead Guit
ar
\n- Live Theatre Workshop
\n- Museum of Contemporary Art (T
ucson)
\n- Musical Theatre of Anthem\, Inc.
\n- Phoenix Chambe
r Music Society
\n- Phoenix Children’s Chorus
\n- Phoenix Cons
ervatory of Music
\n- Prescott Center for the Arts
\n- Queen C
reek Center for the Arts
\n- Tucson Girls Chorus
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158292@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nArizona Aloha Festivals\nArizona Matsuri\nBisbee Rad
io project\nCity of El Mirage\nCity of Litchfield Park\nCochise College\nC
ultural Arts Committee of Nogales Arizona\nDowntown Tempe Foundation\nFour
Corners Fiber Collective\nGranite Creek Trail Mural Project\nHungarian Cu
ltural Association of Phoenix\nJazz in January\nLove Works!\nMedieval Mayh
em Historical Arts Foundation\, Inc.\nOcotillo Literary Endeavors\nPhoenix
International Heritage Festival\nPrescott Chamber of Commerce Foundation
\nSnatch The Torch\nSouthern Arizona Spray Can Art Alliance\nStartup Tucso
n\nThe Black Girl Brown Girl Collective\nTohono Chul Park\nYavapai College
Foundation\nYume Japanese Gardens of Tucson
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festival Grants\, Group B
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festival-grants-group-b/
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This is a Pub
lic Meeting.
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This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Arizona Aloha Festivals
\n- Arizo
na Matsuri
\n- Bisbee Radio project
\n- City of El Mirage
\n- City of Litchfield Park
\n- Cochise College
\n- Cultural
Arts Committee of Nogales Arizona
\n- Downtown Tempe Foundation
\n- Four Corners Fiber Collective
\n- Granite Creek Trail Mural P
roject
\n- Hungarian Cultural Association of Phoenix
\n- Jazz
in January
\n- Love Works!
\n- Medieval Mayhem Historical Arts
Foundation\, Inc.
\n- Ocotillo Literary Endeavors
\n- Phoenix
International Heritage Festival
\n- Prescott Chamber of Commerce Fo
undation
\n- Snatch The Torch
\n- Southern Arizona Spray Can A
rt Alliance
\n- Startup Tucson
\n- The Black Girl Brown Girl C
ollective
\n- Tohono Chul Park
\n- Yavapai College Foundation<
/li>\n
- Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson
\n
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158288@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nACCEL\nACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA\nArizona Board of
Regents the University of Arizona\nBlackTop Gunn Theatrics: Teatro de la C
alle\nBootstraps to Share of Tucson DBA BICAS\nCity of Phoenix Human Servi
ces Department\nCIVITAN FOUNDATION INC\nCreative Drill Sergeants\nDrum Ari
zona\, Inc\nFirst Place® AZ\nFriendship Retirement Corporation\nKALAKSHTRA
USA\nNatural History Institute\nOS3 Movement\nPlayback Arizona\nThe Land
With No Name Sanctuary\nThe Opportunity Tree\nThe U-Turn Foundation\nTucso
n Brass Workshop
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-lifelong-arts-engagement-
grants/
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lic Meeting.
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This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- ACCEL
\n- ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZ
ONA
\n- Arizona Board of Regents the University of Arizona
\n- BlackTop Gunn Theatrics: Teatro de la Calle
\n- Bootstraps to Share
of Tucson DBA BICAS
\n- City of Phoenix Human Services Department
li>\n
- CIVITAN FOUNDATION INC
\n- Creative Drill Sergeants
\n<
li>Drum Arizona\, Inc\n- First Place® AZ
\n- Friendship Retir
ement Corporation
\n- KALAKSHTRA USA
\n- Natural History Insti
tute
\n- OS3 Movement
\n- Playback Arizona
\n- The Land
With No Name Sanctuary
\n- The Opportunity Tree
\n- The U-Turn
Foundation
\n- Tucson Brass Workshop
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158293@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nArizona Informant Foundation\nBlending the Moves Dan
ce Festival\nCoconino County Parks and Recreation\nCONDER/dance\nCorazon D
e Latinos Unidos\nDesert Bluegrass Association\nDesert Dance Theatre\nGlen
dale Public Library\nLa Frontera Mariachi Conference\nLatina Dance Project
\nMethods of Madness Dance Theater\nPhoenix Blues Society\nPueblo Grande M
useum Auxilliary\nSculpture Tucson\nTeatro Bravo\nThe Drop Dance Studio\nT
he Launch Pad Teen Center\nThe Sacred G’s\nThird Space Dance Project\nTrun
k Space Arts Inc.\nTucson Kitchen Musicians Association\nWe The Carriers\n
Wickenburg Round Up Club
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230524T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festival Grants\, Group C
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festival-grants-group-c/
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This is a Pub
lic Meeting.
\n
This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Arizona Informant Foundation
\n-
Blending the Moves Dance Festival
\n- Coconino County Parks and Recr
eation
\n- CONDER/dance
\n- Corazon De Latinos Unidos
\nDesert Bluegrass Association\n- Desert Dance Theatre
\n- Gl
endale Public Library
\n- La Frontera Mariachi Conference
\n-
Latina Dance Project
\n- Methods of Madness Dance Theater
\n-
Phoenix Blues Society
\n- Pueblo Grande Museum Auxilliary
\n-
Sculpture Tucson
\n- Teatro Bravo
\n- The Drop Dance Studio
\n- The Launch Pad Teen Center
\n- The Sacred G’s
\n- Thir
d Space Dance Project
\n- Trunk Space Arts Inc.
\n- Tucson Kit
chen Musicians Association
\n- We The Carriers
\n- Wickenburg
Round Up Club
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158289@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nBoys & Girls Clubs of Tucson\nEdge High School\nFilm
Ethnographer LLC\nFriends of the Children Phoenix\nGreenway Talents/Green
way High School\nMc Cash Elementary School\nTempe Islamic Community Center
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230525T120000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
nts/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\\n\\n
This is a Pub
lic Meeting.
\n
This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson
\n-
Edge High School
\n- Film Ethnographer LLC
\n- Friends of the
Children Phoenix
\n- Greenway Talents/Greenway High School
\n- Mc Cash Elementary School
\n- Tempe Islamic Community Center
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158276@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nAliento\nArizona Musicfest\nArts Foundation for Tucs
on and Southern Arizona\nBallet Tucson\nChandler Cultural Foundation\nChil
dsplay\, Inc.\nCreative Flagstaff\nDel E Webb Center for the Performing Ar
ts\nDesert Caballeros Western Museum\nFree Arts for Abused Children of Ari
zona\ni.d.e.a. Museum Foundation\nJapanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix\nK
XCI\nLoft Cinema\, Inc.\nPhoenix Boys Chorus\nPhoenix Center for the Arts
\nRosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children\, Inc.\nSharlot Hall Museum
\nShemer Art Center & Museum Association\, Inc.\nSOUNDS Academy\nSouthern
Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance\nThe Drawing Studio\, Inc.\nThe Mini Ti
me Machine Inc.\nThe Nash\nThe Rogue Theatre\nTrue Concord Voices & Orches
tra\nWillcox Theater and Arts\, Inc.\nXico\, Inc.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230525T160000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24d/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\\n\\n
This is a Pub
lic Meeting.
\n
This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Aliento
\n- Arizona Musicfest
\n- Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
\n- Ballet Tu
cson
\n- Chandler Cultural Foundation
\n- Childsplay\, Inc.\n
- Creative Flagstaff
\n- Del E Webb Center for the Performing
Arts
\n- Desert Caballeros Western Museum
\n- Free Arts for Ab
used Children of Arizona
\n- i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation
\n- Ja
panese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
\n- KXCI
\n- Loft Cinema\,
Inc.
\n- Phoenix Boys Chorus
\n- Phoenix Center for the Arts<
/li>\n
- Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children\, Inc.
\n- Sha
rlot Hall Museum
\n- Shemer Art Center & Museum Association\, Inc.
li>\n
- SOUNDS Academy
\n- Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Allia
nce
\n- The Drawing Studio\, Inc.
\n- The Mini Time Machine In
c.
\n- The Nash
\n- The Rogue Theatre
\n- True Concord V
oices & Orchestra
\n- Willcox Theater and Arts\, Inc.
\n- Xico
\, Inc.
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158277@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240328T231042Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nArizona Opera\nArizona Theatre Company\nBallet Arizo
na\nChildren’s Museum of Phoenix\nChildren’s Museum Tucson\nFox Tucson The
atre Foundation\nFrank Lloyd Wright Foundation\nHeard Museum\nHerberger Th
eater Center\nMesa Arts Center\nMuseum of Northern Arizona\nMusical Instru
ment Museum (MIM)\nPhoenix Art Museum\nPhoenix Office of Arts and Culture
\nRialto Theatre\nScottsdale Artists School\, Inc.\nScottsdale Arts\nScott
sdale Museum of the West\nSedona Arts Center\nSedona International Film Fe
stival & Workshop\nThe Be Kind People Project\nThe Phoenix Symphony\nThe P
hoenix Theatre Company\nTheaterWorks\nTucson Museum of Art and Historic Bl
ock\nTucson Symphony Orchestra\nValley Youth Theatre
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SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
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lic Meeting.
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v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Arizona Opera
\n- Arizona Theatre
Company
\n- Ballet Arizona
\n- Children’s Museum of Phoenix
li>\n
- Children’s Museum Tucson
\n- Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation<
/li>\n
- Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
\n- Heard Museum
\n- H
erberger Theater Center
\n- Mesa Arts Center
\n- Museum of Nor
thern Arizona
\n- Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
\n- Phoenix
Art Museum
\n- Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
\n- Rialto T
heatre
\n- Scottsdale Artists School\, Inc.
\n- Scottsdale Art
s
\n- Scottsdale Museum of the West
\n- Sedona Arts Center
\n- Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop
\n- The Be Kind
People Project
\n- The Phoenix Symphony
\n- The Phoenix Theat
re Company
\n- TheaterWorks
\n- Tucson Museum of Art and Histo
ric Block
\n- Tucson Symphony Orchestra
\n- Valley Youth Theat
re
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CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nAlmost Famous Theatre Company\nCave Creek Museum\nDa
ncing In the Streets Arizona (DITSAZ)\nFlagstaff Pride\nFoothills Communit
y Foundation\, Desert Foothills Theater\nGreat Arizona Puppet Theater\nMex
ican-American Heritage and History Museum\nOracle Piano Society\nPhonetic
Spit\nRomero House Potters\nShining Light Foundation\nSkyes the Limit Foun
dation\nSociety for Bevel Intentions\nSouthwest Youth Ballet Theatre\nThe
Mountain Artists Guild\nThe Vista Center for the Arts\nThe Walter Hive\nTu
cson Regional Ballet\nXerocraft\nYuma Art Center
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230601T160000
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SEQUENCE:0
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\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Almost Famous Theatre Company
\n- Cave Creek Museum
\n- Dancing In the Streets Arizona (DITSAZ)
\n- Flagstaff Pride
\n- Foothills Community Foundation\, Desert Fo
othills Theater
\n- Great Arizona Puppet Theater
\n- Mexican-A
merican Heritage and History Museum
\n- Oracle Piano Society
\n<
li>Phonetic Spit\n- Romero House Potters
\n- Shining Light Fo
undation
\n- Skyes the Limit Foundation
\n- Society for Bevel
Intentions
\n- Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre
\n- The Mountain
Artists Guild
\n- The Vista Center for the Arts
\n- The Walte
r Hive
\n- Tucson Regional Ballet
\n- Xerocraft
\n- Yuma
Art Center
\n
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UID:ai1ec-158290@azarts.gov
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nOttawa University\nParadise Valley Unified School Di
strict Dance\nPhoenix Youth Circus Arts\nPlaces! Productions\nSilvestre S
Herrera School\nStage Left Productions\nTetra String Quartet
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230601T190000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
nts-2/
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lic Meeting.
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v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
Applications und
er review:
\n
\n- Ottawa University
\n- Paradise Va
lley Unified School District Dance
\n- Phoenix Youth Circus Arts
\n- Places! Productions
\n- Silvestre S Herrera School
\n-
Stage Left Productions
\n- Tetra String Quartet
\n
\n
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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.
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Research & De
velopment (R&D) Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they
work to advance their artistic practice\, expand their creative horizons\,
and deepen the impact of their work.
\n
\n
\n
Who’s it For?
\n
Whether you’re just getting star
ted or you have already experienced many career successes\, the R&D Grant
is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level\, i
ncluding:
\n
\n- exploration of new techniques
\n- experimen
tation with new materials or technologies
\n- creation of new work
li>\n
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of prac
tice
\n
\n
This grant is available to Arizona artists working in
any discipline. Applicants must be individuals and may submit only one ap
plication per year. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the time a
n application is submitted\, and the grant is awarded\, an applicant must
be:
\n
\n- 18 years of age or older\;
\n- not enrolled for m
ore than three credit hours at a college or university\;
\n- and a r
esident of Arizona.
\n
\n
Recipients of the R&D Grant must wait
4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of 4 awards in their lifetime
.
\n
\n
\n
<
strong>Award Amount
\n
Applicants may request a minimum of
$3\,000 and a maximum of $5\,000.
\n
Up to 20 grants will be awarded
this year.
\n
Eligible Expenses
\n
Grant fu
nds may be used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
\n
\n
\n- Stipend to gra
ntee
\n- Stipends to collaborators
\n- Materials
\n- Tra
vel costs
\n
\n
\n
\n- Tech
nology
\n- Equipment
\n- Space rental
\n- Marketing cost
s
\n
\n
\n
\n- Production c
osts
\n- Documentation
\n- Rehearsal time
\n- Registrati
on fees
\n
\n
\n
The funding pe
riod is January 2024 – January 2025. Proposed activities may be underway p
rior to the time of application but must be completed by January 31\, 2025
.
\n
\n
\n
The R&D Grant application is split int
o two stages. All applicants submit a Proposal Narrative and Work Samples.
Applications determined to be most competitive according to evaluation cr
iteria move on to Stage 2.
\n
\n
\n
Application: Stage 1
\n
Proposal Narrative & Work Samples
\n
Due 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023
\n
\n
N
otification of Stage 2 Advancement
\n
<
strong>September 15\, 2023
\n
\n
Application: Stage 2
\n
Process Map\, Experience List\, & Expense List
\n
Due 11:59 PM\, October 12\, 2023
strong>
\n
\n
\n
\n
Panel Review
\n
November 16
\, 2023
\n
\n
Grants Awarded
\n
December 15\, 2023
\n
\n
\n
Funds
Delivered
\n
No later than
\nApril 12\, 2024
\n
\n
\n
\n
Applicants are encoura
ged to do the following prior to beginning their application:\n
Request
Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing this a
pplication\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\,
please contact Director of Artist Programs Kesha Bruce at kbruce@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6530.
\n
Prep
are Narrative Responses
\n
You can type your proposal narrative or y
ou can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative quest
ion you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recor
ding length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, k
eep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists
with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand
you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3). Some applicant
s find it helpful to develop the narrative portion of the application usin
g word processing software\, outside the application platform. This allows
them to thoughtfully draft their responses and monitor their word counts
for each question.
\n
Create an Account
\n
In the interest of
improving the user experience for applicants and reviewers\, the Arizona C
ommission on the Arts has transitioned to a new submission platform this y
ear: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whether you are a new or returning applicant\, yo
u will need to create an account on our new platform at https://azarts.smapply.i
o/.
\n
When you’re ready\, click on
“Apply Now” below. You do not have to complete the application in one ses
sion\; at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete
or submit it later.
\n
CLOSED
\n
The applic
ation for Fiscal Year 2024 Research & Development Grants is now closed.
\n
The Application
\n
\n
Narrative Proposal Details
\n
\n
You can type up your proposal narrati
ve (1200 words)\,
\n
or
\n
You can upload it in a anudio recordi
ng (8 minutes in length).
\n
\n
\n
- Describe the work you propose to do with the grant funds.
\n- Wh
at are your specific proposed activities?
\n- Tell us about your com
munity of practice as it relates to (or is specific for) your proposed act
ivities.
\n- How will the work you propose to do reflect\, impact\,
or otherwise respond to your community of practice?
\n- How does thi
s proposal relate to the work you currently do? How would receiving this g
rant deepen your overall artistic practice?
\n- If you have collabor
ators\, who are they and how do they contribute to your proposed work? (Fo
r the purposes of this application\, collaborators are people with whom yo
u will be working in close creative partnership on the proposed activities
. If you have no collaborator(s)\, you do not need to address this questio
n.)
\n
\n
\n
Do not include links to exter
nal websites or video hosting platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.
\n
If you share your proposal narrative in an audio recording\, keep it simpl
e and to the point. The recording should be just you\, describing your pro
posal and answering the five questions listed above. Please do not include
edits of your work samples. Production quality of this recording will not
be considered in your review. Just make sure we can hear and understand y
ou and keep editing and post-production embellishment to a minimum.
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Work Samples
\n
\n
Submit work samples you’ve completed in the last 5 yea
rs. From the list to the right\, please choose the most appropriate artist
ic work sample format to represent your discipline:
\n
\n
Artist Work Samples
\n
\n- 5 minutes of recorded audio
\n- 5 minutes of recorded video
\n<
li>10 images\n- 5 pages of double-spaced text
\n- Combination
of materials listed above. Please edit accordingly for no more than a tot
al of 5 minutes of reviewing time (2 images=1 minute. 1 page = 1 minute.)<
/li>\n
\n
\n
\n
If you have collaborators you may include one work sample per p
erson\, for up to 3 collaborators:
\n
\n
Collaborator Work Samples
\n
\n- 1 minute o
f recorded audio
\n- 1 minute of recorded video
\n- 2 images
li>\n
- 1 page of double-spaced text or 1-2 poems
\n- Combination o
f materials listed above: Please edit accordingly for no more than a total
of 1 minute of reviewing time (2 images=1 minute. 1 page = 1 minute.)
\n
\n
\n
Remember to test your work samples a
s you upload them. Please do not submit promotional materials\, exhibition
posters\, event program\, or published reviews as work samples. Do not in
clude URL links to external websites or video hosting platforms.
\n
\n
Work Sample Descriptions
\n
\n
Provide a brief description explaining how th
e submitted work sample(s) relate to your proposal. Why did you choose the
m?
\n
Include the following for each work sample:
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\n- Artist’s name
\n- Title of the work
\n- Date completed/premiered
\n
\n
If applicable:
\n
\n- Location/site of exhibition or presentation
\n- Dimensions and medium of the work
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Your application materia
ls will be reviewed according to the following criteria. Please note: need
is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of responses
in relation to the following review criteria:
\n
Poten
tial Impact to Artist
\n
The application clearly describes the potential impact to
the artist’s personal craft and/or body of work.
\n
Potential Impact to Artist’s Comm
unity of Practice
\n
The application clearly defines the artist’s community of pract
ice and describes how the proposed activities will impact\, reflect\, or r
espond to the applicant’s artistic discipline\, audience\, field of study\
, place-based community\, or broader community.
\n
Arti
stic Strength
\n
The submitted work samples reflect th
e artist’s distinct vision and originality. The work sample description conveys a clear understanding of
the artist’s craft—the techniques you use and the intention behind them—a
nd a commitment to artistic achievement.
\n
Integrity o
f Proposal
\n
Viewed as a whole\, the application demo
nstrates the integrity with which the artist approaches their artistic pra
ctice and their defined community of practice. The application materials d
emonstrate a commitment to high ethical standards and equitable profession
al practices in regard to the proposed actions\, values\, methods\, and go
als.
\n
\n
All app
lications submitted by 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023 will be reviewed by a pan
el of independent arts professionals from communities throughout the state
. Applicants whose applications are determined to be most competitive acco
rding to evaluation criteria will be invited to submit additional material
s and move on to Stage 2 of the application process.
\n
You will be notified whether or not your app
lication will advance to Stage 2 no later than September 15\, 2023.
\n
\n
Applicants who advance
to Stage 2 of review will be invited to submit additional information inc
luding a process map\, an experience list\, and an expense list. Panelists
will review the application as a whole and convene for a public panel mee
ting to make final funding recommendations.
\n
Process Map
\n
\n
Map the course of your creative process for this pro
posal by identifying 3 to 5 specific steps you will take during the fundin
g period. These steps may include research\, travel\, activities or events
\, achievements\, or anything else you will use to organize and track your
artistic process and progress.
\n
You will be asked to upload a 1-pa
ge Process Map (.jpg or .pdf) describing the specific steps you will take
to complete your proposed work. You can provide a numbered list of steps\,
a timeline (with or without specific activity dates)\, a flow chart\, dra
wing\, sketch\, other visual\, or simply a written narrative.
\n
\n
\n
Experience List
\n
\n
Provide 3 to 5 personal\, professional\, and/or community-based experie
nces you have engaged in within the past 5 years that are relevant to your
proposal. You may include 1-2 experiences that took place more than 5 yea
rs ago so long as they are especially relevant to your current proposal.
p>\n
Briefly describe how each experience has prepared you for the work
you propose to undertake.
\n
Collaborator’s Experience Li
st (if applicable)
\n
Provide 1 to 3 personal\, profess
ional\, and/or community-based experiences that each of your collaborators
engaged in the past 5 years.
\n
Briefly describe how each experience
is relevant to your proposal and has prepared your collaborators for the
work you propose to undertake.
\n
Please do not simply include a list
of highlights or accomplishments from your CV or resume. Instead\, includ
e experiences that clearly demonstrate that you have the knowledge and ski
ll set necessary to complete the activities you’ve proposed in your applic
ation.
\n
\n
\n
Expenses List
\n
\n
List total eligible expenses (artist stipends\, includ
ing your own artist stipend\, materials\, travel costs\, equipment\, space
rental\, production costs\, documentation\, marketing\, rehearsal time\,
childcare\, etc.) related to your proposal.
\n
Please include expense
s even if you are not seeking funding for them and tell us about any addit
ional income in the Budget Narrative section below.
\n
\n
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
\n
Indicate the grant amount you are requesting\, between $3\,000 and $5\,000
.
\n
\n
\n
Budget Narrative
\n
\n
Describe anything in the expenses list that would benefi
t from additional clarification. For example\, if your expenses exceed $5\
,000\, please tell us how you will fund the rest of your proposed activiti
es.
\n
\n
\n
As you develop
your application materials for Stage 2\, consider that the panelists will
be thinking about Stage 1 Application Materials and Evaluation Criteria i
n addition to the following:
\n
Feasibility
\n
The application provides substantial evidence that the proposal will be r
ealized within the funding period. The application includes a reasonable e
xpenses list for the scope and scale of the proposed activities. The proce
ss map and experience list provide evidence of the applicant’s ability and
capacity to successfully realize the proposal. The experiences described
in the experience list are relevant to the proposed activities. The proces
s map presents a clear path to the completion of the proposed activities.<
/p>\n
\n
\n
Stage 2 application materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm\, Wednes
day\, October 13\, 2022.
\n
After the October 13
due date\, your Stage 1 and Stage 2 application materials will be evaluate
d by each member of the review panel individually\, according to the evalu
ation criteria.
\n
On November 18\, 2022\, the panelists will convene in Phoenix to disc
uss the applications as a group. This meeting is open to the public and ap
plicants being reviewed will be notified of listening options. At the conc
lusion of the meeting\, panelists will finalize their scores and recommend
up to 30 applications for funding. These recommendations will then be sen
t to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for a
pproval.
\n
Grantees will be notified by December 15\, 2
023\, and will receive grant funds by April 12\, 2024.
\n
\n
\n
Applicants must be individuals and
may submit only one application per year. Organizations are not eligible
to apply. At the time an application is submitted\, and the grant is award
ed\, an applicant must be:
\n
\n- 18 years of age or older\;
\n- not enrolled for more than three credit hours at a college or univer
sity\;
\n- and a resident of Arizona.
\n
\n
Recipients of
the R&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of fo
ur (4) awards in their lifetime. This also applies to recipients of the pr
eviously-named Artist Research and Development Grant and previously-offere
d Artist Project Grant. Applicants who failed to submit a Final Report for
a previous award are not eligible to apply.
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\n
This program d
oes not fund the following:
\n
\n- Support for activities\, or pro
jects which would otherwise be eligible for another Arts Commission grant\
, such as: Career Advancement Grant\; Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant.
\n- Teaching artist residencies.
\n- Documentation of existing art
s projects.
\n- Costs related to activities for which the applicant
is employed or contracted.
\n- Costs related to academic research or
formal study toward an academic or professional degree.
\n- Expense
s incurred in the presentation of final work\, such as self-publishing\, p
romotion\, catalogs published by the artist(s)\, exhibition expenses\, and
self-presenting. Such expenses may be one component of the proposal but c
annot be the sole purpose of the requested funds.
\n- Fundraising pr
ojects
\n- Food and beverages for any purpose.
\n- Scholarship
s\, awards\, and competitions.
\n- Grant administration\, overhead\,
or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n
\n
\n
Kesha Bruce
\nAr
tist Programs Manager
\nPhone: (602) 771-6530
\nEmail: kbruce@azarts.gov
\n
\n
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\n
Grantwriting 101
\n
Over the course of three sessions\,
previous R&D Grantees will share tips\, tricks\, and insights on crafting
your best application.
\n
Session 1: Proposal Narrative
\n
Attendees will learn insider tips on crafting a compelling na
rrative that communicates who you are\, what you do\, and why it matters.<
/p>\n
This session was presented on Thursday\
, June 10\, 2020.
\n
\n
Session 2: Commu
nities of Practice
\n
Attendees will learn how to identify y
our communities of practice\, tips for describing your community of practi
ce in the R&D Grant application\, and how thinking about your contribution
s to a community of practice can lead to more authentic and ethical engage
ment.
\n
This session was presented on Thu
rsday\, June 17\, 2020.
\n
\n
Sessi
on 3: Work Samples
\n
Attendees will learn how to choose wor
k samples that reflect your distinct vision\; the best ways to convey the
techniques you use and the intention behind them\; and tips for putting yo
ur best foot forward and avoiding common mistakes.
\n
This session wa
s presented on Thursday\, June 24\, 2021.
\n
\n
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DESCRIPTION:Artist Opportunity Grants support Arizona artists as they take
advantage of specific\, unique opportunities that have the potential to si
gnificantly impact their professional growth.\n\nThe application period fo
r Fiscal Year 2024 Artist Opportunity Grants is now closed. The informatio
n below is provided only for reference.\n\n Who is it for?
\nApplicants must be individuals and may submit only on
e application per cycle. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the t
ime an application is submitted and the grant is awarded an applicant must
be:\n\n18 years of age or older and\na resident of Arizona.\n\nFull-time
faculty at a college or university are not eligible to apply. Adjunct facu
lty are eligible to apply. An individual may receive only one Opportunity
Grant in any category each fiscal year. \n What is
an eligible opportunity? \nAs this grant is availab
le to artists working in all disciplines and at any stage in their career\
, a wide array of opportunities could be considered eligible\, so long as
there is potential for significant impact in one or more of these three ca
tegories:\nIntroduce Your Work to New Audiences\nAn opportunity to present
your work in a significant way that will expose your work to new audience
s or raise your artistic profile.\nDevelop New Skills\nAn opportunity to d
evelop new artistic skills though participation in activities such as conf
erences\, artist residencies\, workshops\, fellowships\, master classes\,
or apprenticeships.\nDevelop Your Artistic Entrepreneurship\nAn opportunit
y to expand your entrepreneurial capacity\, such as the production of mark
eting materials\, website development\, payment of professional fees (lawy
ers\, accountants\, etc.)\, and any practice-related capital expenses (lik
e equipment purchases\, materials\, services\, rental fees for equipment o
r facility\, etc.)\nKeep in mind you will be asked to describe how engagin
g in the proposed opportunity will advance your work. Further\, the opport
unity should not duplicate previous work or experiences\, but should repre
sent a new or further developing professional endeavor.\n
Eligible Expenses \nGrant funds may be used
for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):\n\nEquipment pu
rchases\, materials\, or services needed to fulfill/engage in the opportun
ity\nRental fees\, including equipment\, instruments\, facility (including
short-term space and studio rentals)\, etc.\, which support the artistic
opportunity Preparation\, freight\, and/or shipping costs\nCosts associate
d with documentation of the opportunity\nTravel necessary to engage in the
opportunity (see Funding Restrictions for more information)\nRegistration
fees\nProfessional fees which support the artistic opportunity\nGrant fun
ds cannot be used for any projects\, or days of a project\, that take plac
e before the start date of the cycle in which they are submitted\, and/or
after the end of the fiscal year (June 30\, 2024). If your full project ti
meline starts before or ends after the funding period\, you are still elig
ible to apply and should articulate the full timeline in your application\
, but should only request and use grant funds for project activities takin
g place within the funding period.\n\n Before you a
pply \nApplicants are encouraged to do the followin
g prior to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you re
quire accommodation in completing this application\, or otherwise particip
ating in the grant application process\, please contact Director of Artist
Programs Kesha Bruce at kbruce@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6530.\nPrepare Nar
rative Responses\nYou can type your proposal narrative or you can upload a
udio recordings of your responses. For each narrative question you will fi
nd a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording length. If
you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple a
nd to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists with your reco
rding technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio
files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).\nSome applicants find it help
ful to develop the narrative portion of the application using word process
ing software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to thoug
htfully draft their responses and monitor their word counts for each quest
ion. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded
here.\nCreate an Account\nIn the interest of improving the user experience
for applicants and reviewers\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts has tra
nsitioned to a new submission platform this year: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whet
her you are a new or returning applicant\, you will need to create an acco
unt on our new platform at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\n
How to apply \nclick/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.\nCLOSED\n\nThe application period for Fiscal Year 2024 Arts Oppo
rtunity Grants is now closed. The information below is provided only for r
eference.\n\n The Application
\nNarrative Proposal\n\nDescribe the opportunity you will engage in with
the grant funds. What are your specific proposed activities? (250 words)
\nTell us about your artistic practice and why this opportunity is appropr
iate and vital to your work at this stage of your career. (250 words)\nHow
will engaging in this opportunity address at least one of the eligible op
portunity categories (introduce your work to new audiences\, develop new s
kills\, or develop your artistic entrepreneurship)? (250 words)\nWhat next
steps in your artistic career would be made possible after completing thi
s opportunity? How does it tie to your future artistic goals and trajector
y? (250 words)\n\nIf 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.\nPlea
se do not include edits of your work samples. Production quality of this r
ecording will not be considered in your review. Just make sure we can hear
and understand you and keep editing and post-production embellishment to
a minimum.\n\nTimeline of Proposed Activities\nInclude a timeline that det
ails the proposed activities related to your opportunity in the table prov
ided in SurveyMonley Apply.\nThis may be a single date\, such as “Day of W
orkshop – April 12\, 2024” or a list like the following:\n\nPreparing Shee
t Music for Printing & Rehearsing Flute Solo. – January-February 2024\nRec
ord with Jane Doe at AZArtsy Recording Studio Solo Pieces – March 3\, 2024
\nRecord with Jane Doe at AZArtsy Recording Studio Finalized Group Composi
tions – March 6-8\, 2024\n\n\nWork Samples\nSubmit work samples you’ve com
pleted within the last 10 years which are relevant to the opportunity. Fro
m the list to the right\, please choose the most appropriate artistic work
sample format to represent your discipline:\n\n3 minutes of recorded audi
o\, or\n3 minutes of recorded video\, or\n6 images\, or\n3 pages of double
-spaced text\, or\nCombination of materials listed above: Please edit acco
rdingly for no more than a total of 3 minutes of reviewing time (2 images
= 1 min. 1 page = 1 min.)\n\nYou will be asked to provide the following in
formation (as applicable) for each work sample you submit.:\n\nTitle of wo
rk\nDate completed/premiered\nLocation/site of exhibitions or presentation
of work\nDimensions of work\nMedium of work\nCollaborators\n\nPlease do n
ot submit promotional materials. Panelists can’t assess your work based on
an exhibition poster\, an event program\, or a published review. Remember
to test your work samples as you upload them.\n\nWork Samples Description
\nProvide a brief description for each work sample as it relates to your o
pportunity.\n\nExperience List and Description\nProvide 3 to 10 arts-based
experiences you have engaged in over the past 10 years that relate to the
opportunity you want to engage in and briefly describe how each experienc
e demonstrates progression of your artistic trajectory leading to the oppo
rtunity.\nThe experience list helps the panel situate the opportunity you
propose in a broader context\; please briefly describe the overall relevan
cy of the experiences you listed to the opportunity. (up to 200 words)\n\n
Expenses List\nList only eligible expenses (see list on page 2 of the Arti
st Opportunity Grant guidelines) related to your proposal. Include any add
itional information you’d like the panel to know. If your eligible expense
s exceed $1\,500\, please tell us how you will fund the rest of your propo
sed activities. If some expenses are outside the funding period\, indicate
which line items the grant funds would cover.\n\nGrant Amount Requested\n
Indicate the grant amount you are requesting\, based on eligible expenses\
, between $500 and $1\,500.\n\nBudget Narrative\nIf your eligible expenses
exceed $1\,500 please tell us how you will fund the rest of your proposed
activities. (up to 200 words)\n Evaluation Criteri
a \nYour application materials will be reviewed by
agency staff members according to the following criteria. Please note: nee
d is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response
s in relation to the following review criteria:\nQuality of Proposed Oppor
tunity\nApplication clearly outlines the specific details of the opportuni
ty and outlines how the opportunity is unique\, relevant\, and specificall
y important in relation to applicant’s current artistic trajectory.\nIs th
e opportunity clear and consistent throughout? Is there an understanding o
f the past work in relation to the current opportunity and intended future
goals? \nPotential Impact to the Artist\nApplication clearly describes t
he potential impact to the artist’s work\, including what next steps would
be possible and its ties to their future artistic goals and clearly descr
ibes the potential of the opportunity to address at least one of the three
eligible opportunity categories.\nIs it clear what next steps are possibl
e after the opportunity? Is there a clear set of activities that will allo
w the applicant to develop & advance their artistic trajectory? Is the pot
ential to introduce work to new audiences\, develop new artistic skills\,
or support the development of the entrepreneurship connected to the propos
ed activities? \nFeasibility\nApplication demonstrates substantial evidenc
e that the proposal will be realized within the funding period and include
s a reasonable expenses list for the scope and scale of the proposed activ
ities. The experiences described in the application are relevant to the op
portunity proposed.\nDo the materials demonstrate that the opportunity wil
l be completed by June 30th? Is the expense list clearly connected to the
opportunity described and logical to what is proposed? Does the experience
list demonstrate ability to complete the opportunity and connect to traje
ctory shared in narrative? \nIntegrity\nApplication demonstrates a commitm
ent to high ethical standards and equitable professional practices regardi
ng proposed actions\, values\, methods\, and goals.\nIs there connection o
r relationship with proposed communities\, collaborators\, or mentors\, an
d is there intent to compensate these parties for their contributions? Are
potential barriers to access being discussed openly and intentionally wit
hin the application? \nEvaluation Rubric\nTo assist in their evaluation\,
reviewers will use a rubric. This evaluation tool can be found here. Appli
cants may find it helpful to refer to the rubric as they prepare their app
lications.\n Grant Timeline
Eligible opportunities must take place during the funding period dates of
the cycle in which they are submitted.\n\nCycle A\nApplication Due \nJune
22\, 2023\, 11:59 pm\nGrant Review Panel\nJuly 2023\nGrantees Notified\nAu
gust 21\, 2023\nFunding Period \nJuly 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024\n\nCycle B
\nApplication Due \nOctober 23\, 2023 11:59 pm\nGrant Review Panel\nNovemb
er 2023\nGrantees Notified\nDecember 15\, 2023\nFunding Period \nDecember
1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024\n\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks a
fter all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This inclu
des the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form. \n
Funding Restrictions \nThis program does not
fund the following:\n\nSupport for opportunities\, activities\, or project
s which would otherwise be eligible for another Arts Commission grant\, su
ch as the Research & Development Grant or Festival Grant\;\nTeaching artis
t residencies\;\nOpportunities that take place outside of the funding peri
od\;\nOngoing studio or space rental\;\nEquipment not related to the oppor
tunity\;\nCosts related to activities for which the applicant is employed
or contracted\;\nOpportunities related to academic research or formal stud
y toward an academic or professional degree\, such as capstone projects\;
\nFundraising projects\, food and beverages for any purpose\;\nGrant admin
istration\, overhead\, or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent orga
nization.\nCosts for nonrefundable travel expenses which are cancelled or
postponed beyond the funding period end date.\nOrganizations or individual
s debarred or suspended from receiving Federal funds (2 CFR 180 Subpart C)
.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to the continuously evolving nature of the COVID-19 p
andemic\, please be aware that if travel plans are cancelled or postponed
for beyond June 30\, 2022\, grantees will need to adjust their project bud
get accordingly to redirect awarded funds to other eligible expenses and/o
r return a portion of the grant funds.\nAdditionally\, according to the Ar
ts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no mo
nies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to a
ny person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilat
ing\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring o
r causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United
States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support a
re further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of dec
ency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public
” within funded programs.
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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.
\n
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The application period for Fiscal Ye
ar 2024 Artist Opportunity Grants is now closed. The information below is
provided only for reference.
\n
\n
\n
Applicants 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:
\n
\n- 18 years of age or older and
\n- a resident of Arizona.
\n
\n
Full-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.
\n
\n
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:
\n
Introduce 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.
\n
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.
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p>
Develop Your Artistic Entrepreneurship\nAn opport
unity to expand your entrepreneurial capacity\, such as the production of
marketing materials\, website development\, payment of professional fees (
lawyers\, accountants\, etc.)\, and any practice-related capital expenses
(like equipment purchases\, materials\, services\, rental fees for equipme
nt or facility\, etc.)\n
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.
\n
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div> \n
Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list
is not comprehensive):
\n
\n- Equipment purchases\, materials\, or
services needed to fulfill/engage in the opportunity
\n- Rental fee
s\, including equipment\, instruments\, facility (including short-term spa
ce and studio rentals)\, etc.\, which support the artistic opportunity Pre
paration\, freight\, and/or shipping costs
\n- Costs associated with
documentation of the opportunity
\n- Travel necessary to engage in
the opportunity (see Funding Restrictions for more information)
\n-
Registration fees
\n- Professional fees which support the artistic o
pportunity
\n- Grant funds cannot be used for any projects\, or days
of a project\, that take place before the start date of the cycle in whic
h they are submitted\, and/or after the end of the fiscal year (June 30\,
2024). If your full project timeline starts before or ends after the fundi
ng period\, you are still eligible to apply and should articulate the full
timeline in your application\, but should only request and use grant fund
s for project activities taking place within the funding period.
\n\n
\n
Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to
beginning their application:
\n
Request 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.
\n
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).
\n
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.
\n
Create an Account
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/strong>In the interest of improving the user experience for applicants an
d reviewers\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts has transitioned to a new
submission platform this year: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whether you are a new
or returning applicant\, you will need to create an account on our new pla
tform at https://azarts.smapply.io/
a>.
\n
\n
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
CLOSED
\n
\n
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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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Narrative Proposal
\n
\n- Describe the
opportunity you will engage in with the grant funds. What are your specifi
c proposed activities? (250 words)
\n- Tell us about your artistic p
ractice and why this opportunity is appropriate and vital to your work at
this stage of your career. (250 words)
\n- How will engaging in this
opportunity address at least one of the eligible opportunity categories (
introduce your work to new audiences\, develop new skills\, or develop you
r artistic entrepreneurship)? (250 words)
\n- What next steps in you
r artistic career would be made possible after completing this opportunity
? How does it tie to your future artistic goals and trajectory? (250 words
)
\n
\n
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.
\n
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 c
an hear and understand you and keep editing and post-production embellishm
ent to a minimum.
\n
\n
Timeline of Proposed Activities
\n<
p>Include a timeline that details the proposed activities related to your
opportunity in the table provided in SurveyMonley Apply.\n
This may
be a single date\, such as “Day of Workshop – April 12\, 2024” or a list l
ike the following:
\n
\n- Preparing Sheet Music for Printing & Reh
earsing Flute Solo. – January-February 2024
\n- Record with Jane Doe
at AZArtsy Recording Studio Solo Pieces – March 3\, 2024
\n- Record
with Jane Doe at AZArtsy Recording Studio Finalized Group Compositions –
March 6-8\, 2024
\n
\n
\n
Work Samples
\n
Submit 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:
\n
\n- 3 minutes of recorded audio\, or
\n- 3 minutes of recorded vid
eo\, or
\n- 6 images\, or
\n- 3 pages of double-spaced text\,
or
\n- Combination of materials listed above: Please edit accordingl
y for no more than a total of 3 minutes of reviewing time (2 images = 1 mi
n. 1 page = 1 min.)
\n
\n
You will be asked to provide the follo
wing information (as applicable) for each work sample you submit.:
\n
\nTitle of work\nDate completed/premiered\nLocatio
n/site of exhibitions or presentation of work\nDimensions of work
\nMedium of work\nCollaborators\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.
\n
\n
Work Sa
mples Description
\n
Provide a brief description for each work sampl
e as it relates to your opportunity.
\n
\n
Experience List and
Description
\n
Provide 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.
\n
The 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)
\n
\n
Expens
es List
\n
List 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.
\n
\n
Grant Am
ount Requested
\n
Indicate the grant amount you are requesting\, bas
ed on eligible expenses\, between $500 and $1\,500.
\n
\n
Budge
t Narrative
\n
If your eligible expenses exceed $1\,500 please tell
us how you will fund the rest of your proposed activities. (up to 200 word
s)
\n
\nYour 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.
\nIs 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.
\nIs 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.
\nDo 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.
\nIs 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?
\nEvaluati
on Rubric
\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.
\n
Eligible opportunities must take p
lace during the funding period dates of the cycle in which they are submit
ted.\n
\n
Cycle A
\n
Application Due
\nJune 22\, 2023\, 11:59 pm
\n
Grant Review Panel
\nJuly 2023
\n
Grantee
s Notified
\nAugust 21\, 2023
\n
Funding Period
\nJuly 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024
\n
\n
Cycle B
\n
Application Due
\nOctober 23\, 2023 11:59 pm
\n
Grant Review Panel
\nNovember 2023
\n
Grantees Notified
\nD
ecember 15\, 2023
\n
Funding Period
\nDecember
1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024
\n
\n
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.
\n
\n
This program does not fund the following:
\n
\n- S
upport for opportunities\, activities\, or projects which would otherwise
be eligible for another Arts Commission grant\, such as the Research & Dev
elopment Grant or Festival Grant\;
\n- Teaching artist residencies\;
\n- Opportunities that take place outside of the funding period\;
li>\n
- Ongoing studio or space rental\;
\n- Equipment not related
to the opportunity\;
\n- Costs related to activities for which the a
pplicant is employed or contracted\;
\n- Opportunities related to ac
ademic research or formal study toward an academic or professional degree\
, such as capstone projects\;
\n- Fundraising projects\, food and be
verages for any purpose\;
\n- Grant administration\, overhead\, or p
rocessing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization.
\n- Costs f
or nonrefundable travel expenses which are cancelled or postponed beyond t
he funding period end date.
\n- Organizations or individuals debarre
d or suspended from receiving Federal funds (2 CFR 180 Subpart C).\n
\n
\n\n\n
Due 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.
\n
Addi
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.
\n
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e organization staff\, caregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and ar
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ries of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare servic
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ts organization administrators!\nThese sessions are offered free of charge
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ts organization administrators!\nThese sessions are offered free of charge
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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.
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Created 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.
\n
\n
What does it fund?
h3>\n
To 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.
\n
Who is it for?
\n
Eligible applicants for the Creat
ive Youth Grant include Arizona young artists ages 12-17.
\n
Applications that are developed by adults will be ineligible for funding.
Parents\, guardians or teachers may not apply for the young artist.
\n
Award Amount
\n
Individuals can request between $250 and
$500 based on eligible expenses.
\n
\n
\n
Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not
comprehensive):
\n
\n- Fees for private lessons or workshops.
\n- Materials or supplies related to your artistic practice.
\n-
Equipment\, instruments or technology related to your artistic practice.
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- Travel costs.
\n
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Applicants are encourag
ed to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\n
Requ
est Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing the
application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process
\, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by pho
ne at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\n
Prepare Narrative Responses
\n
You 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
\n
When you’re ready\, cli
ck on the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the applic
ation in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of your applicati
on and complete or submit it later.
\n
APPLY NOW
\n
CLOSED
\n
\n
Narrative
\n
(600 word limit\, 5 mi
nute audio/video limit)
\n
Answer each of these questions.
\n
\n- Tell us about yourself and your artistic practice.
\n- Describ
e how you will use the grant funds. Why are these activities or purchases
important to you as a young artist?
\n- Provide a timeline of the pr
oposed activities or purchases. All activities or purchases must take plac
e July 1\, 2024 through June 30\, 2025.
\n
\n
Work Sample
\n
Submit 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.
\n
From the list below\, please choose
the most appropriate artistic work sample format to represent your discip
line:
\n
\n- 3 minutes of recorded audio
\n- 3 minutes of re
corded video
\n- 6 images
\n- 3 pages of double-spaced text or
3 poems
\n
\n
Work Sample Narrative
\n(20
0 word limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)
\n
Provide a brief descrip
tion explaining how the submitted work sample relates to your proposal. Wh
y did you choose them?
\n
Budget
\n
Expenses
\n
List all expenses related to your proposal and provide a short ex
planation of the expenses.
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
Indicate the grant amount you are requesting\, based on eligible
expenses\, between $250 and $500.
\n
Budget Narrative (200 w
ord limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)
\n
If your total exp
enses exceed the grant amount requested\, explain how you will pay for the
remaining costs.
\n
\n
Your narrative responses will be
evaluated by AZ Youth Arts Council members based on the following criteria
.
\n
Quality of Proposal
\nDid you clearly out
line your artistic form and how you will spend the grant funds?
\n
Potential Impact
\nDid you describe how these funds
will impact you as a young artist?
\n
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?
\n
\n
\n- Food and be
verages for any purpose.
\n- Fundraising projects.
\n- Opportu
nities that take place outside of the funding period.
\n- Equipment
not related to the opportunity.
\n- Opportunities related to academi
c research or formal study toward an academic or professional degree\, suc
h as capstone projects.
\n- Applications that are developed by adult
s will be ineligible for funding.
\n- Grant administration\, overhea
d or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percent
age of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n
Additionally\, 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.
\n
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DESCRIPTION:Festival Grants support the presentation of quality arts and cu
lture programming through festival activities\, connecting artists and cul
ture bearers (or their artistic work) with communities.\nWhat does it fund
?\n\nFestival grants support in-person\, virtual\, and hybrid festivals.\n
For the purposes of this grant program\, a festival is defined as a period
ic celebration or gathering that…\n\nhappens in a condensed period of time
\,\nfeatures a varied and curated program of events\, and\nhas an easily i
dentifiable and unifying theme or specified focus.\n\nFestivals eligible f
or Festival Grants must…\n\ndemonstrate a thematic emphasis on arts and cu
lture in their programming\,\nlast a minimum of one four-hour day\, and\no
nly span the duration of two consecutive weekends\n\nSeasonal series of pr
esented works\, as well as freestanding productions or exhibitions\, are n
ot eligible activities for this program. Festival activities can include j
uried processes\, but scholarships\, pageants or standalone award ceremoni
es are also ineligible. Please see a more detailed list of ineligible expe
nses at the end of this document.\n\n\nDownload/Print the Grant Guidelines
\n\nWho is it for?\nEligible applicants for Festival Grants include Arizon
a-based…\n\nnonprofit organizations* with tax-exempt status\nUnits of gove
rnment (local or Tribal)\nLocal arts agencies\nTribal cultural organizatio
ns\nUniversity/college departments\n*An organization without tax-exempt st
atus may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.\n\n\nPlease note\, whil
e an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one
grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications that
may be submitted across programs to one application per entity per fundin
g period. Organizations applying for a Festival Grant in Fiscal Year 2025
may not apply for any other Arts Commission grants for organizations.\n\n
Award Amount \nApplicants may request gr
ant award amounts ranging from a minimum of $1\,000 to a maximum of $5\,00
0.\nThere is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.\n\nHow man
y Grants Will Be Awarded?\nIn 2012\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts wa
s removed from the State’s General Fund as an ongoing budget line-item. Si
nce that time\, the agency’s annual grantmaking budget has been especially
volatile\, dependent on one-time legislative appropriations\, which have
ranged from $0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantmaking capacity for Fiscal
Year 2025 will not be known until the State’s budget is passed by the Legi
slature and signed into law by the Governor. This typically happens in lat
e spring.\nThe number and size of grants the agency will award in Fiscal Y
ear 2025 will depend on the outcome of this legislative budget session.\nF
or more info on Arts Commission funding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-u
s/who-we-are/budget/.\n\n Eligible Expenses
\nContracted Artistic Services and Artist Fees\nIncludes g
uest artist contractual fees including travel\, and lodging.\nProduction E
xpenses\nIncludes insurance\, sound\, lighting\, and equipment rental and
operation for the artistic project only.\nSpace Rental\nIncludes stage\, s
pace\, or venue rental for the artistic project only.\nMarketing/Promotion
\nIncludes contracted graphic design services the purchase of advertising
space and creation of digital and printed promotional materials for the en
tire event.\nAccessibility Services\nIncludes closed captioning\, interpre
tation\, and translation services\, visual enhancements\, and listening gu
ides.\nPublic Health and Safety Compliance\nIncludes personal protective e
quipment\, cleaning and sanitation services\, and equipment/structuring to
support distancing.\nDigital Operations\nIncludes fees related to video l
ive-streaming services\, access to webinar and conferencing platforms\, cl
osed captioning\, translation and interpretation services\, and digital ti
cketing/event management systems\n Grant Timeline
\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after
all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes t
he award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form. Be
fore you apply \nApplicants are encouraged to do th
e following prior to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing this application\, or otherwi
se participating in the grant application process\, please contact Organiz
ational Programs Manager Brad DeBiase at bdebiase@azarts.gov or (602) 771-
6534.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type your proposal narrative o
r you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative qu
estion you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum re
cording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\
, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the paneli
sts with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and underst
and you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).\nSome appli
cants find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing sof
tware\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft respon
ses with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. A W
ord document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded at https
://azarts.gov/grant/festival.\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Acc
ount for Your Organization\nYou will submit your application through an on
line submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, al
l new applicants will need to register their organization at https://azart
s.smapply.io/.\nIf your organization already has an account\, we encourage
you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team
members as needed.\nFor instructions on how to create or update your acco
unt\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applic
ant-resources/.\n How to apply
\nWhen you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do no
t have to complete the application in one session\; at any point you can s
ave a draft of your application and complete or submit it later.\nAPPLY NO
W\n The Application \nOrgani
zation Information\n\nInformation collected in this section of the applica
tion is used for internal and reporting purposes only.\nOrganization name
and (if applicable) DBA\nSecondary contact info\nADA Coordinator contact i
nfo\nGrants from the Arts Commission require compliance with the regulatio
ns of Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA
). The ADA Coordinator is the person who can answer questions about or fac
ilitate requests for accessible programs and services\; no special trainin
g or certification required.\n\n\nFestival website\nNonprofit status (and
file upload)\nYou will be required to upload an IRS determination letter O
R a fiscal sponsor letter of agreement in the “Nonprofit Status” section.
Units of government are exempt from this requirement.\n\nFestival Overview
\n\nFestival name\nOne sentence description (150 words max)\nFestival date
s and times (or usual calendar placement)\nProjected number of participant
s (or average annual attendance)\nOrganization mission statement (150 word
s maximum)\n\nFestival Format\n\nIn-person\nVirtual\nHybrid\n\nIn-person f
estivals that possess virtual components (e.g. livestreaming performances)
would be considered “Hybrid”\, and applicants should select the “Virtual”
option if their festival activities will be produced and attended exclusi
vely through digital platforms.\nNarrative\n\nDescribe your festival in it
s entirety. Be as specific as possible about the festival’s arts and cultu
re programming. How are contributing artists identified\, and what will pa
rticipants gain\, learn\, and/or access through festival activities? (400
words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)\nProvide an outline of your festiva
l’s timeline\, detailing your processes for planning\, outreach\, implemen
tation\, production\, and post-production work. (400 words maximum or 3-mi
nute audio limit)\nWhat communities will you engage through your festival\
, and how? Please define these communities\, considering “community” broad
ly\, beyond simple age- or location-based groups. What demographics and so
ciocultural identities would you expect to be represented among festival p
roducers\, personnel\, and participants? (400 words maximum or 3-minute au
dio limit)\nIn addition to ADA compliance\, please describe how your organ
ization will create the conditions to support the participation of people
of all abilities. How will your organization ensure that your festival’s p
rogramming\, facilities\, and venues accommodate wide-ranging accessibilit
y considerations? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit) See FAQ for
additional details.\nPlease describe how you will evaluate and define the
success of your proposed festival activities. What methods will you use to
assess community engagement and impact\, and how will these findings info
rm future festival projects? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit)\n
\nFestival Budget\nGrant Amount Requested\nEnter the grant amount you are
requesting. Applicants may request between $1\,000 and $5\,000.\nBudget Fo
rm\nAll applicants must submit a complete project budget using the form em
bedded in the application.\nBudget Narrative\nPlease use this space to des
cribe the festival budget\, including eligible fees\, any anticipated inco
me\, and any substantial in-kind support. This is your opportunity to brin
g your festival budget to life\, as if you were explaining it to the grant
review panel. You may also use this Budget Narrative section to explain h
ow you have arrived at certain itemized dollar amounts. (300 words maximum
) See FAQ for additional details.\n Evaluation Crit
eria \nYour organization’s application materials wi
ll be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following criteria
. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon st
rength of response in relation to the review criteria.\nQuality Arts and C
ulture Programming\nDoes the application clearly describe the festival’s a
rts and culture programming and the artist/culture bearers who will be eng
aged? Does the application make a compelling case for what it hopes to mak
e available to festival participants and attendees and how? Does the appli
cation outline in detail the structure and timeline of the festival’s prog
ramming/activities?\nCommunity Benefit\nDoes the application define the co
mmunities the festival hopes to directly serve\, interact\, and engage wit
h? Does the application clearly outline how this will happen? Does the app
lication thoughtfully address access and participation for people of all a
bilities?\nViability\nDoes the application demonstrate substantial evidenc
e that the festival activities will be realized within the funding period?
Does the proposed budget appropriately reflect the scope of work describe
d in the application? Does the application clearly explain how project act
ivities will be produced and delivered?\n Review Pr
ocess \nAll applications are subject to a public re
view process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for co
mpleteness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted
after the due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.
Eligible applications are then evaluated by independent review panels mad
e up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work in or a
djacent to the arts. They evaluate each application on its own merits and
solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first
review applications individually. They then meet as a body to discuss the
applications and finalize assessment as a group. This meeting is open to
the public and while applicants are not permitted to participate in the di
scussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants b
eing reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion
of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommendations
to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for app
roval\n Funding Restrictions
\nThis program does not fund the following:\n\nApplicants that received A
rts Commission funding in fiscal year 2024\, but failed to file a final re
port by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.\nEntities submitting an application
for an FY2024 Creative Capacity Grant\, Youth Arts Engagement Grant\, or L
ifelong Arts Engagement Grant (see FAQ for more information).\nApplication
s submitted by businesses and for-profit organizations. School districts t
hat would otherwise be eligible for Arts Learning grants.\nAn organization
’s season or seasonal series of presented work.\nProjects involving constr
uction of facilities.\nDebt reduction.\nFood and beverages for receptions
and hospitality functions.\nFundraising projects.\nScholarships\, pageants
\, competition prizes\, or standalone award ceremonies.\nProducing organiz
ations to tour or present themselves.\nConferences\, symposiums and the li
ke.\nReligious institution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not o
pen to participation by non-congregants.\nReligious institution-led or rel
igious group- sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious so
cialization of individuals\, or which exist as parts of religious sermons
or services.\nEquipment/capital expenditures.\nLobbying expenses.\nCollege
or university-sponsored projects not open to participation by the communi
ty outside the university setting.\nStaff or board member salaries of the
applicant organization.\nRe-granting.\nIndirect costs.\nGrant administrati
on\, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization
as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors
.\nAny costs other than eligible fees.\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.
\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “N
otwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on th
e Arts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecra
ting\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\,
trampling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on relig
ious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” R
ecipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take in
to consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse
beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.\n
Frequently Asked Questions \n\nHo
w can I be sure that my project is eligible for this program? \nIf you hav
e reviewed the eligibility criteria listed earlier in this guidelines docu
ment and are still unsure if your festival is an appropriate fit for this
program\, we recommend that you reach out to the program manager to determ
ine if your project is a good fit for the Festival Grant program. Arts Com
mission staff will provide consultation to determine if your proposed fest
ival activities warrant submitting an application.\nMy organization is eli
gible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those too?\nNo. Acr
oss grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications
that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to on
e (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following ye
ar). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more
than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given fu
nding period. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the Festivals Gr
ant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for the Creative Capacity Gr
ant program or a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\nWhat is mean
t by “a thematic emphasis on arts and culture” regarding programming?\nWhi
le eligible applicant organizations may not have an expressly arts and cul
ture-focused mission\, eligible festival projects must include arts and cu
lture programming as part of the festival’s main goals and objectives. Art
s and culture programming must be centrally featured as part of your festi
val’s activities and should not be peripheral add-ons to the festival’s ma
in emphasis.\nWhat is meant by “In addition to ADA compliance” in the four
th narrative question?\nApplicants are encouraged to consider how their fe
stival activities and venue create accessible programming beyond baseline
needs related to physical mobility. How are intellectual\, physical\, sens
ory\, and neurodivergent/cognitive needs being addressed for attendees of
all ability levels and how is this reflected in your festival’s structure?
How are interpretation\, captioning\, and/or visual aid resources being p
rovided? Accessibility considerations may also include bilingual/translati
on services for printed materials\, emergency preparedness plans\, tactile
resources\, and proper disability access symbols included in your festiva
l’s marketing and publicity.\nMy festival utilizes a lot of in-kind volunt
eer support. How should I reflect this in our budget?\nThe Arts Commission
recognizes the significant role of volunteers at festival events. While y
ou are not asked to itemize the dollar value of in-kind support in your bu
dget\, you are encouraged to discuss in your Budget Narrative how any subs
tantial in-kind volunteer support helps offset other expenses and contribu
tes to the overall viability of your festival. There are a variety of esti
mations regarding the dollar value of a volunteer work hour\, and the Arts
Commission suggests a range of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour based on your fe
stival’s need for personnel and the scope of volunteer work. Please contac
t Arts Commission staff if you would like to further discuss how to accoun
t for in-kind support.\nMy festival isn’t taking place until late in the f
unding period and we are still in a planning phase. Can we still apply for
a Festival Grant?\nYes. If you are still in a planning phase for your fes
tival activities and do not have certain specific details finalized at the
time you are submitting your application\, we advise that you offer insig
ht as to how you are making your decisions\, what your options may be for
a particular unknown\, and what your desired outcome(s) may be for items s
till in development. Offering a high level of detail surrounding your orga
nization’s planning and decision-making will at least help a panel underst
and how your festival will likely come into existence even if certain logi
stics and details are still in development.\n\n \nApplicant Res
ources\n Applicant Information Sessions
\nLeading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the A
rts will present a webinar-style information session to help prospective a
pplicants in preparing competitive applications.\nFriday\, March 8\, 2024
\n10:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n SMApply Guides
\nHow do I register on behalf of an organization?\n\n\nGo to
https://azarts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register” button at the upper-right
corner of the window. (If you are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign U
p” button.)\nChoose the option to “Register as an Organization”\nEnter you
r name\, email address\, and a password. (The person who registers the org
anization in SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the adm
inistrator of the organization’s account. Additional members may be added
later and/or made an account administrator.)\nClick/tap the “Create Accoun
t” button\nEnter the requested information about your Organization\, such
as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact informa
tion.\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add members to my Organizatio
n?\nOnce you have created your organization you can add additional members
to assist with applications and account maintenance.\n\nGo to https://aza
rts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick “Manage Org
anization” in the top right corner\nClick “Members”\nClick the “Add Member
” button\nEnter the First Name\, Last Name\, and Email Address of the memb
er\nSelect whether the member will have Administrative or Non-Administrati
ve Access\nClick the box to “Notify member by email” (This is useful if th
e user does not already have an account in the system as they will receive
an invitation email and be able to create a password to log in.)\nClick “
Add”\n\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here.\nHow do I
update my Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLo
gin as an organization administrator\nClick on “Manage Organization” in th
e top right corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your profile information\nClic
k “Save”\n\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Apply provides a comprehensive
FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how tos” above you can find more
information and resources on accounts\, completing an application\, and m
anaging your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360
032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
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Festival Gran
ts support the presentation of quality arts and culture programming throug
h festival activities\, connecting artists and culture bearers (or their a
rtistic work) with communities.
\n
What does it fund?
\n
\n
Festival grants support in-person\, vi
rtual\, and hybrid festivals.
\n
For the purposes of this grant progr
am\, a festival is defined as a periodic celebration or gathering that…
\n
\n- happens in a condensed period of time\,
\n- features a
varied and curated program of events\, and
\n- has an easily identif
iable and unifying theme or specified focus.
\n
\n
Festivals eli
gible for Festival Grants must…
\n
\n- demonstrate a thematic emph
asis on arts and culture in their programming\,
\n- last a minimum o
f one four-hour day\, and
\n- only span the duration of two consecut
ive weekends
\n
\n
Seasonal series of presented works\, as well
as freestanding productions or exhibitions\, are not eligible activities f
or this program. Festival activities can include juried processes\, but sc
holarships\, pageants or standalone award ceremonies are also ineligible.
Please see a more detailed list of ineligible expenses at the end of this
document.
\n
\n
Who is it for?<
/p>\n
Eligible applicants for Festival Grants include Arizona-based…
\n
\n- nonprofit organizations* with tax-exempt status
\n- Unit
s of government (local or Tribal)
\n- Local arts agencies
\n-
Tribal cultural organizations
\n- University/college departments
\n- *An organization without tax-exempt status may apply through a nonp
rofit fiscal sponsor.
\n
\n
\n
Please note\, whil
e an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one
grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applicatio
ns that may be submitted across programs to on
e application per entity per fun
ding period. Organizations applying for a Festival Grant in Fiscal Year 20
25 may not apply for any other Arts Commission grants for organizations.
\n
\n
\n
Applicants may request grant award amounts ranging from a minimum o
f $1\,000 to a maximum of $5\,000.
\n
There is no cash match required
for this grant opportunity.
\n
\n
How m
any Grants Will Be Awarded?
\n
In 2012\, the Arizona Commission on t
he Arts was removed from the State’s General Fund as an ongoing budget lin
e-item. Since that time\, the agency’s annual grantmaking budget has been
especially volatile\, dependent on one-time legislative appropriations\, w
hich have ranged from $0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantmaking capacity f
or Fiscal Year 2025 will not be known until the State’s budget is passed b
y the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. This typically happ
ens in late spring.
\n
The number and size of grants the agen
cy will award in Fiscal Year 2025 will depend on the outcome of this legis
lative budget session.
\n
For more info on Arts Commission f
unding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-us/who-we-are/budget/.
\n
\n
\n
Contracted Artistic Services and Arti
st Fees
\n
Includes guest artist contractual fees including
travel\, and lodging.
\n
Production Expenses
\n
Includes insurance\, sound\, lighting\, and equipment rental and operatio
n for the artistic project only.
\n
Space Rental
\n
Includes stage\, space\, or venue rental for the artistic project onl
y.
\n
Marketing/Promotion
\n
Includes contracte
d graphic design services the purchase of advertising space and creation o
f digital and printed promotional materials for the entire event.
\n
Accessibility Services
\n
Includes closed captioning
\, interpretation\, and translation services\, visual enhancements\, and l
istening guides.
\n
Public Health and Safety Compliance
\n
Includes personal protective equipment\, cleaning and sanitati
on services\, and equipment/structuring to support distancing.
\n
Digital Operations
\n
Includes fees related to video li
ve-streaming services\, access to webinar and conferencing platforms\, clo
sed captioning\, translation and interpretation services\, and digital tic
keting/event management systems
\n
\n
Funds are 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.
\n
Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior
to beginning their application:
\n
Request Accommodations
\n
If 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.
\n
Prepare Narrative Responses
\n
You 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.
\n
Create or Update the SurveyMonkey Ap
ply Account for Your Organization
\n
You 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/.
\n
If 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/.
\n
\n
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.
\n
APPLY NOW
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\n
Organization Information<
/h3>\n\n- Information collected in this section of the application i
s used for internal and reporting purposes only.
\n- Organization na
me and (if applicable) DBA
\n- Secondary contact info
\n- ADA
Coordinator contact info
\nGrants from the Arts
Commission require compliance with the regulations of Section 504 and Titl
e II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA Coordinator is
the person who can answer questions about or facilitate requests for acces
sible programs and services\; no special training or certification require
d. \n
\n\n- Festival website
\n- Nonprofit status
(and file upload)
\nYou will be required to upl
oad an IRS determination letter OR a fiscal sponsor letter of agreement in
the “Nonprofit Status” section. Units of government are exempt from this
requirement. \n
\nFestival Overview
\n\n- Festi
val name
\n- One sentence description (150 words max)
\n- Fest
ival dates and times (or usual calendar placement)
\n- Projected num
ber of participants (or average annual attendance)
\n- Organization
mission statement (150 words maximum)
\n
\nFestival Format
\n\n- In-person
\n- Virtual
\n- Hybrid
\n
\n
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.
\n
Narrative
\n
\n
- Describe your festival in its entirety. Be as specific as possible abo
ut the festival’s arts and culture programming. How are contributing artis
ts identified\, and what will participants gain\, learn\, and/or access th
rough festival activities? (400 words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)
\n- Provide an outline of your festival’s timeline\, detailing your pro
cesses for planning\, outreach\, implementation\, production\, and post-pr
oduction work. (400 words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)
\n- What
communities will you engage through your festival\, and how? Please define
these communities\, considering “community” broadly\, beyond simple age-
or location-based groups. What demographics and sociocultural identities w
ould you expect to be represented among festival producers\, personnel\, a
nd participants? (400 words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)
\n- In
addition to ADA compliance\, please describe how your organization will cr
eate the conditions to support the participation of people of all abilitie
s. How will your organization ensure that your festival’s programming\, fa
cilities\, and venues accommodate wide-ranging accessibility consideration
s? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit) See FAQ for additional deta
ils.
\n- Please describe how you will evaluate and define the succes
s of your proposed festival activities. What methods will you use to asses
s community engagement and impact\, and how will these findings inform fut
ure festival projects? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit)
\n<
/ol>\nFestival Budget
\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
\n
Please 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.
\n
\n
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.
\n
Quality Arts and Cultu
re Programming
\n
Does 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?
\n
Community Benefit
\n
Does 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?
\n
Viabi
lity
\n
Does the application demonstrate substantial evidenc
e that the festival activities will be realized within the funding period?
Does the proposed budget appropriately reflect the scope of work describe
d in the application? Does the application clearly explain how project act
ivities will be produced and delivered?
\n
\n
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.
\n
Panelists first review applications individually. They
then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize assessment as
a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applicants are not
permitted to 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
\n
\n
This progr
am does not fund the following:
\n
\n- Applicants that received Ar
ts Commission funding in fiscal year 2024\, but failed to file a final rep
ort by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.
\n- Entities submitting an appl
ication for an FY2024 Creative Capacity Grant\, Youth Arts Engagement Gran
t\, or Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant (see FAQ for more information).
\n- Applications submitted by businesses and for-profit organizations. S
chool districts that would otherwise be eligible for Arts Learning grants.
\n- An organization’s season or seasonal series of presented work.<
/li>\n
- Projects involving construction of facilities.
\n- Debt re
duction.
\n- Food and beverages for receptions and hospitality funct
ions.
\n- Fundraising projects.
\n- Scholarships\, pageants\,
competition prizes\, or standalone award ceremonies.
\n- Producing o
rganizations to tour or present themselves.
\n- Conferences\, sympos
iums and the like.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious group-
sponsored projects not open to participation by non-congregants.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious group- sponsored projects whose pr
imary purpose is the religious socialization of individuals\, or which exi
st as parts of religious sermons or services.
\n- Equipment/capital
expenditures.
\n- Lobbying expenses.
\n- College or university
-sponsored projects not open to participation by the community outside the
university setting.
\n- Staff or board member salaries of the appli
cant organization.
\n- Re-granting.
\n- Indirect costs.
\n
- Grant administration\, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrell
a/parent organization as a percentage of the total award\, with the except
ion of fiscal sponsors.
\n- Any costs other than eligible fees.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n
Additionally\
, 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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\n
\n- How can I be sure that my project is eligible for t
his program?
\nIf you have reviewed the eligibility criteri
a listed earlier in this guidelines document and are still unsure if your
festival is an appropriate fit for this program\, we recommend that you re
ach out to the program manager to determine if your project is a good fit
for the Festival Grant program. Arts Commission staff will provide consult
ation to determine if your proposed festival activities warrant submitting
an application. \n- My organization is eligible for other A
rts Commission grants. Can I apply to those too?
\nNo. Acros
s grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications t
hat may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to one
(1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year
). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more th
an one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given fund
ing period. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the Festivals Gran
t program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for the Creative Capacity Gran
t program or a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year. \n- What is meant by “a thematic emphasis on arts and culture” regarding pr
ogramming?
\nWhile eligible applicant organizations may not
have an expressly arts and culture-focused mission\, eligible festival pro
jects must include arts and culture programming as part of the festival’s
main goals and objectives. Arts and culture programming must be centrally
featured as part of your festival’s activities and should not be periphera
l add-ons to the festival’s main emphasis. \n- What is meant
by “In addition to ADA compliance” in the fourth narrative question?
\nApplicants are encouraged to consider how their festival activ
ities and venue create accessible programming beyond baseline needs relate
d to physical mobility. How are intellectual\, physical\, sensory\, and ne
urodivergent/cognitive needs being addressed for attendees of all ability
levels and how is this reflected in your festival’s structure? How are int
erpretation\, captioning\, and/or visual aid resources being provided? Acc
essibility considerations may also include bilingual/translation services
for printed materials\, emergency preparedness plans\, tactile resources\,
and proper disability access symbols included in your festival’s marketin
g and publicity. \n- My festival utilizes a lot of in-kind v
olunteer support. How should I reflect this in our budget?
\nThe Arts Commission recognizes the significant role of volunteers at fes
tival events. While you are not asked to itemize the dollar value of in-ki
nd support in your budget\, you are encouraged to discuss in your Budget N
arrative how any substantial in-kind volunteer support helps offset other
expenses and contributes to the overall viability of your festival. There
are a variety of estimations regarding the dollar value of a volunteer wor
k hour\, and the Arts Commission suggests a range of $20.00 to $30.00 per
hour based on your festival’s need for personnel and the scope of voluntee
r work. Please contact Arts Commission staff if you would like to further
discuss how to account for in-kind support. \n- My festival
isn’t taking place until late in the funding period and we are still in a
planning phase. Can we still apply for a Festival Grant?
\nY
es. If you are still in a planning phase for your festival activities and
do not have certain specific details finalized at the time you are submitt
ing your application\, we advise that you offer insight as to how you are
making your decisions\, what your options may be for a particular unknown\
, and what your desired outcome(s) may be for items still in development.
Offering a high level of detail surrounding your organization’s planning a
nd decision-making will at least help a panel understand how your festival
will likely come into existence even if certain logistics and details are
still in development. \n
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Applicant Resources
\n
\n
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.
\n
Friday\, March 8\, 2024
\n10:00 am –
11:00 am
\n
\n
\n
How do I registe
r on behalf of an organization?
\n
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Click the “Regi
ster” button at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you are using a
mobile device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\n- Choose the option to
“Register as an Organization”
\n- Enter your name\, email address\,
and a password. (The person who registers the organization in SMApply beco
mes the organization’s first “member” and the administrator of the organiz
ation’s account. Additional members may be added later and/or made an acco
unt administrator.)
\n- Click/tap the “Create Account” button
\n
- Enter the requested information about your Organization\, such as the
organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact information.
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Video Walkthr
ough
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How
do I add members to my Organization?
\n
Once you have created your o
rganization you can add additional members to assist with applications and
account maintenance.
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n
- Login as an organization administrator
\n- Click “Manage Organiz
ation” in the top right corner
\n- Click “Members”
\n- Click t
he “Add Member” button
\n- Enter the First Name\, Last Name\, and Em
ail Address of the member
\n- Select whether the member will have Ad
ministrative or Non-Administrative Access
\n- Click the box to “Noti
fy member by email” (This is useful if the user does not already have an a
ccount in the system as they will receive an invitation email and be able
to create a password to log in.)
\n- Click “Add”
\n
\n
For
instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here
.
\n
How do I update my Organization’s Profile?
\n
\n- Go t
o http
s://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Login as an organization administrato
r
\n- Click on “Manage Organization” in the top right corner
\n<
li>Click “Profile”\n- Update your profile information
\n- Cli
ck “Save”
\n
\n
Additional Guides
\n
SurveyMonkey 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-us/articles/360032514674-General-Accou
nt-FAQ.
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DESCRIPTION:Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that foster me
aningful arts learning experiences for adult learners of any age and/or in
tergenerational projects in community settings.\n\nWhat does it fund?\nLif
elong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that…\n\nfocus on learners a
cross the aging spectrum\,\noccur in accessible community spaces\, and\nce
nter arts learning practices.\n\nSuch projects should also…\n\nprovide opp
ortunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing environments\, an
d\nutilize the assets of the community being served.\n\nProjects may take
place in…\n\narts venues\,\ncommunity or senior centers\,\nresidential fac
ilities\, and\nother settings that serve adult learners of any age and/or
intergenerational projects.\n\n\nDownload/Print the Grant Guidelines\nDesc
arga los Lineamientos\n\nArts learning projects feature sequential\, hands
-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skills\, processes and c
reativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline(s) may include\, but are no
t limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts\, music\, theatre\, tradit
ional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning projects include spec
ific objectives\, outcomes and methods of evaluation that are well defined
and relevant for the learners involved.\nAward Amount\nOrganizations can
request $2\,500 to $5\,000.\nThere is no cash match required for this gran
t opportunity.\n Who’s it for? \nEligibl
e applicants for Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants include:\n\nArizona nonpr
ofit organizations* with tax-exempt status\nunits of government\n\nSee FAQ
#1 in the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organization
s.\n*An unincorporated organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply
with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.\nApplication Limits\nAn organization may
submit only one application per fiscal year.\nAcross grant programs\, the
Arts Commission limits the number of applications that may be submitted by
a given organization or unit of government to one (1) application per fun
ding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While an organizatio
n or unit of government may be eligible for more than one grant program\,
they may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #6
below for more information)\nAdditional Considerations for Teaching Artis
t\nIndividual teaching artists or arts organizations may be listed as part
ners on a maximum of three (3) funded arts learning grant applications (bo
th Lifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal y
ear. If the number of applications on which a given individual teaching ar
tist or arts organization is listed as a partner exceeds the total number
that may be funded for that fiscal year\, they will be asked to advise the
Arts Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from considerat
ion. The Arts Commission requests that prospective applicants consider thi
s restriction before applying.\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek ou
t partnerships with eligible organizations or units of government. The ent
ity you partner with will then serve as the direct applicant. When buildin
g a partnership with an organization\, \, or unit of government\, make sur
e they are not applying to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant for a differ
ent project or to another grant program through the Arizona Commission on
the Arts.\n Eligible Expenses
\nGrant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not com
prehensive):\n\nartist\, consultant\, and other fees\nadministrative costs
related to the project\nmaterials or supplies\nin-state travel costs tech
nology\ndocumentation\nevaluation\n\nGrant funds cannot be used for any pr
ojects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the start of the fi
scal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or
ends after the funding period\, you are still eligible to apply and should
articulate the full timeline in your application\, but should only reques
t and use grant funds for project activities taking place within the fundi
ng period.\n Grant Timeline
\n\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperw
ork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\,
state W-9 and payment form.\n Before You Apply
\nApplicants are encouraged to do the following prior
to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require ac
commodation in completing the application\, or otherwise participating in
the grant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learni
ng\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliff
e@azarts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type your proposal nar
rative or you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narr
ative question you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a ma
ximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio rec
ordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing th
e panelists with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and
understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).\nSo
me applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word proces
sing software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draf
t responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each quest
ion. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded
at https://azarts.gov/grant/lifetime-arts-engagment/.\nCreate or Update th
e SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization\nYou will submit your a
pplication through an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply
. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to register their organ
ization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\nIf your organization already has a
n account\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is up to date
and add/remove any team members as needed.\nFor instructions on how to cr
eate or update your account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://
azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.\n How to ap
ply \nWhen you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now”
button below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\
; at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or su
bmit it later.\nAPPLY NOW\n The Application
\nOrganization Information\nOrganization/School informatio
n collected in this section of the application is used solely for internal
and reporting purposes and will not be considered during the application
review.\nOrganization Name\nOrganization Mission Statement\nSecondary Poin
t of Contact\nAuthorizing Official\nIRS Letter of Determination (if applic
able).\nFiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).\nPROJECT INFOR
MATION\nProject Title (10 word limit)\nProject Summary (75 word limit)\nPr
ovide a brief snapshot of your project.\nProposed Start and End Date of Pr
oject\nPartner Organizations (if applicable)\nPlease list any organization
s that are collaborating on this project.\nNarrative\nProject Overview (30
0 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nProvide a detailed description of yo
ur proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists und
erstand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project. Focus
on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Include de
tails of the arts learning project including what types of artistic discip
lines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will be\
, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each class wi
ll be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight weeks f
or 2 hours per week).\nCommunity of Learners (300 word limit\, 3 minute au
dio limit)\nWhat specific population(s) of learners are central to this pr
oject? Describe their assets and what they bring to the project. (Review F
AQ #2 “What is asset-based vs. deficit-based language?” for more informati
on on definitions and best practices.)\nIf your project requires a process
of selection (i.e.\, an audition or application) and/or a cost to partici
pate\, how are you ensuring all learners can participate? Describe how the
project is supporting all who are interested in participating. (200 word
limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nIntegrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 mi
nute audio limit)\nHow will the work you propose reflect or respond to thi
s community of learners? How does the community of learners have a voice a
nd agency in the development and implementation of the project?\nProject T
eam (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nWho on your team\, including
teaching artists and/or partners\, will lead this work? Describe their ass
ets\, qualifications\, and what they bring to the project. Why are they a
strong fit for the project and community of learners involved?\nProject Le
arning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nList three arts l
earning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\,
measurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing
project\, describe how the project will build on or responds to previousl
y conducted work.\nProject Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio lim
it)\nWhat method(s) will you use to evaluate how well the project achieved
these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation work that has informed th
e proposed project\, please share those results here.\nProject Setting (15
0 word limit\, 2 minute /audio limit)\nWhere is the work taking place? Des
cribe how this location is accessible to the community of learners and why
it is important to the proposed project.\nProject Timeline Table\nUse the
table provided to create a detailed timeline for the activities that will
occur within the proposed start and end date of the project. Activities c
an include planning the project\, proposed project activities\, and any ev
aluation or assessment.\nYour timeline should convey a sense of the projec
t’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds cannot be used for
any project activities that take place outside the funding period\, please
articulate the full project timeline here.\nProject Timeline Narrative (2
00 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Project Timeline Narrative shou
ld correspond with and provide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be
as specific as possible about how often and how long project activities wi
ll take place\, along with proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will
provide enough time to foster learning amongst the learners.\nProject budg
et\nGrant Amount Requested\nEnter the grant amount you are requesting for
this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.\nProje
ct Expenses Table\nIn the first column\, list all expenses related to the
project.\nIn the second column\, provide a short explanation of the expens
e.\nIn the third column\, note what type of funding will cover the expense
(LAE Grant\, Other Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).\nIn
the fourth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.\n\nPleas
e list only expenses related to your project. A full organizational budget
is not needed.\nLifelong Arts Engagement grant funds can only be used for
project activities taking place in the funding period (July 1\, 2024 – Ju
ne 30\, 2025).\n\nAdditionally\, please thoroughly review the funding rest
rictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.\nProject Expenses Narrative
(200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Project Expenses Narrative s
hould align with the Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible ab
out the eligible expenses the Lifelong Arts Engagement grant would cover.
This is your opportunity to bring your project’s expenses to life\, as if
you were explaining them to the grant review panel.\nOther things to consi
der:\n\nIf your total project expenses exceed the grant amount requested\,
explain the additional funding sources you noted in the third column of t
he table.\nIf your project requires a cost to participate\, explain how th
ose fees will be used.\nIf your project starts before and/or ends after th
e funding period\, explain how those expenses will be covered.\n\n
Evaluation Criteria \nYour organiza
tion’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent panel acco
rding to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. App
lication merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the revie
w criteria.\nQuality of Proposed Project\nApplication demonstrates a stron
g arts learning project.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the
application clearly outline the important details of the arts learning pro
ject?\nIntegrity of Proposed Project\nApplication demonstrates an asset-ba
sed premise that centers the voice of the learners.\nWhat panelists will b
e thinking about: Does the application articulate the specific assets and
contributions of the community of learners and collaborators involved? Doe
s the application articulate how the proposed project reflects or responds
to the community of learners involved? Does the community of learners hav
e a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\nPotential Impact\nApplication centers expected benefit to learners.\nWha
t panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and me
thods of evaluation well defined and relevant for the learners involved?\n
Viability\nApplication demonstrates a strong project plan and appropriaten
ess of budget.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the applicatio
n demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized with
in the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses described appear appropr
iate to the proposed project?\n Review Process
\nAll applications are subject to a public review proce
ss. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for completeness
and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the
due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.\nEligible
applications are then evaluated by independent review panels made up of a
rts learning specialists from communities throughout the state. They evalu
ate each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the publ
ished evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first review applications individual
ly. They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize asse
ssment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applicants
are not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encouraged
to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified
when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the p
anel submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Govern
or-appointed board of commissioners for approval.\n
Funding Restrictions \nThis program does not fund
the following:\n\nProjects that take place during traditional school hours
and seek to supplant arts programs\, curriculum\, or arts educators.\nStr
ictly field trip or performance-based activities. (See FAQ #3 on page 9 fo
r more information)\nProducing organizations to tour or present themselves
.\nSupport for individual professional development activities.\nSupport fo
r projects which would otherwise be eligible for a Festival Grant.\nFundin
g for insurance.\nFood and beverages for any purpose.\nFundraising project
s.\nAwards and competitions.\nIndirect costs.\nOrganizations and schools t
hat received Arts Commission funding in Fiscal Year 2024\, but failed to f
ile a final report.\nApplications submitted by for-profit organizations.\n
An individual may not apply to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant directly
or as an individual with fiscal sponsorship.\nGrant administration\, over
head or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a perc
entage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.\nReligi
ous institution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not open to part
icipation by non- congregants.\nReligious institution-led or religious gro
up-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious socialization
of individuals or which exist as parts of religious sermons or services.
\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts
Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monie
s from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to any
person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating
\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or c
ausing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United Sta
tes or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are
further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of decenc
y and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” w
ithin funded programs.\n Frequently Asked Questions
\n\nWhat types of organizations can apply for Life
long Arts Engagement Grants?\nEligible organizations include: adult day ce
nters\, assisted living facilities\, arts and cultural organizations\, com
munity-based service organizations\, libraries\, neighborhood centers\, pa
rks and recreation departments\, retirement communities\, rehabilitation c
enters\, social service organizations\, university/college departments and
more. An organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply with a nonpro
fit fiscal sponsor.\nWhat is asset-based vs. deficit-based language? How c
an we address inequalities in our narrative? \nAsset-based language focuse
s on the unique attributes the participants bring to the project (passiona
te\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to deficit-based language that define
people and places by perceived insufficiencies (like at risk\, lacking\, m
arginalized\, underserved). Deficit-based language reinforces negative ste
reotypes and is not conducive to the type of arts learning this grant prog
ram seeks to support. It also contributes to a dynamic where learners are
not seen as partners\, but as objects of charity. If you’re talking about
a problem\, use language that reflects that systematic disparities and com
munity wide problems in fact have systemic causes\, that these are not sel
f-caused problems\, and explicitly describe those systems whenever possibl
e.\nAre field trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible for th
is grant?\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance may be a part
of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This grant supports
programs that seek to activate participant voices\, narratives\, and persp
ectives. It is important to articulate how a community of learners has a v
oice and agency in the development and implementation of the project. This
grant values active participation over exposure or passive engagement.\nC
an my organization apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant and a Youth
Arts Engagement Grant? \nNo. Though an organization may be eligible for mo
re than one arts learning grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the n
umber of applications which may be submitted by an applicant to one arts l
earning grant program within the same funding period. An applicant who app
lies to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may no
t apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\nI’m an arts
organization\, am I eligible to apply directly and serve as a partner in a
nother project?\nYes. As outlined above\, as a direct applicant an arts or
ganization may only receive one Lifelong Arts Engagement grant per fiscal
year. Those arts organization may still serve as a partner in a different
project\, but all applications\, including the one submitted directly\, co
unt toward the total partner limit of 3 arts learning applications (both L
ifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) per fiscal year. This i
s to address the competitive nature of this grant program.\nMy organizatio
n is eligible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those?\nNo.
Across grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applicat
ions that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government t
o one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the followin
g year). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for m
ore than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a give
n funding period. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the Creative
Capacity Grant program or the Festivals Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024
may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\n\n
\nApplicant Resources\n Applicant Info Sessions
\nLeading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Co
mmission on the Arts will present webinar-style information sessions and w
orkshops to help prospective applicants in preparing competitive applicati
ons.\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nA recordings of this s
ession available below.\n\n Video Applicant Guides
\nThe following videos walk applicants through the
key components of the applications for both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant
s and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.\nApplicant Guide: Narrative\n\nApplica
nt Guide: Project Timeline\n\nApplicant Guide: Project Budget\n\nApplicant
Guide: Review Process and Evaluation Criteria\n\n
SM Apply Guides \nHow do I register on behalf of an
organization?\n\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register”
button at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you are using a mobil
e device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)\nChoose the option to “Register as a
n Organization”\nEnter your name\, email address\, and a password. (The pe
rson who registers the organization in SMApply becomes the organization’s
first “member” and the administrator of the organization’s account. Additi
onal members may be added later and/or made an account administrator.)\nCl
ick/tap the “Create Account” button\nEnter the requested information about
your Organization\, such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, a
nd general contact information.\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add
members to my Organization?\nOnce you have created your organization you
can add additional members to assist with applications and account mainten
ance.\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization admini
strator\nClick “Manage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Membe
rs”\nClick the “Add Member” button\nEnter the First Name\, Last Name\, and
Email Address of the member\nSelect whether the member will have Administ
rative or Non-Administrative Access\nClick the box to “Notify member by em
ail” (This is useful if the user does not already have an account in the s
ystem as they will receive an invitation email and be able to create a pas
sword to log in.)\nClick “Add”\n\nFor instructions on adding members in bu
lk\, click here.\nHow do I update my Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to http
s://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick on “
Manage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your
profile information\nClick “Save”\n\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Appl
y provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how to
s” above you can find more information and resources on accounts\, complet
ing an application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smappl
y.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
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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.
\n
\n
What does it fund?
\n
Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projec
ts that…
\n
\n- focus on learners across the aging spectrum\,
\n- occur in accessible community spaces\, and
\n- center arts lea
rning practices.
\n
\n
Such projects should also…
\n
\n- provide opportunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing envir
onments\, and
\n- utilize the assets of the community being served.<
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Projects may take place in…
\n
\n- arts venues\,
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- community or senior centers\,
\n- residential facilities\,
and
\n- other settings that serve adult learners of any age and/or i
ntergenerational projects.
\n
\n
\n
Arts 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
.
\n
Award Amount
\n
Organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,
000.
\n
There is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.
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Eligible applicants for Lifelong Arts Engageme
nt Grants include:
\n
\n- Arizona nonprofit organizations* with ta
x-exempt status
\n- units of government
\n
\n
See FAQ #1 i
n the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organizations.
\n
*An unincorporated organization without tax-exempt status\, may appl
y with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
\n
Application Limits
\n
An
organization may submit only one application per fiscal year.
\n
Acr
oss grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications
that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to on
e (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following ye
ar). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more
than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given fu
nding period. (See FAQ #6 below for more information)
\n
Additional
Considerations for Teaching Artist
\n
Individual teaching artists or
arts organizations may be listed as partners on a maximum of three (3) fu
nded arts learning grant applications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement and Y
outh Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal year. If the number of application
s on which a given individual teaching artist or arts organization is list
ed as a partner exceeds the total number that may be funded for that fisca
l year\, they will be asked to advise the Arts Commission on which applica
tion(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. The Arts Commission requests
that prospective applicants consider this restriction before applying.
\n
Teaching artists are encouraged to seek out partnerships with eligib
le organizations or units of government. The entity you partner with will
then serve as the direct applicant. When building a partnership with an or
ganization\, \, or unit of government\, make sure they are not applying to
the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant for a different project or to another
grant program through the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
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Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not co
mprehensive):
\n
\n- artist\, consultant\, and other fees
\nadministrative costs related to the project\n- materials or suppl
ies
\n- in-state travel costs technology
\n- documentation
\n- evaluation
\n
\n
Grant funds cannot be used for any proje
cts\, or days of a project\, that take place before the start of the fisca
l year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or end
s after the funding period\, you are still eligible to apply and should ar
ticulate the full timeline in your application\, but should only request a
nd use grant funds for project activities taking place within the funding
period.
\n
\n
\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paper
work has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\
, state W-9 and payment form.
\n
\n
Applicants are encourage
d to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\n
Reque
st Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing the
application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\
, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phon
e at (602) 771-6528 or by email at
eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\n
Prepare Narrative Responses
\n
Y
ou can type your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of
your responses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word c
ount (not character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your pro
posal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Do
n’t worry about impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, j
ust make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uplo
aded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n
Some applicants find it helpful to devel
op their responses using word processing software\, outside the applicatio
n platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and moni
tor their word counts for each question. A Word document version of the na
rrative questions can be downloaded at https://azarts.gov/grant/lifetime-arts-engagment/
.
\n
Create or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Or
ganization
\n
You will submit your application through an online sub
mission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new ap
plicants will need to register their organization at https://azarts.smappl
y.io/.
\n
If your organization already has an account\, we encourage
you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team
members as needed.
\n
For instructions on how to create or update you
r account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resource
s/.
\n
\n
When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” butt
on below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at
any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit
it later.
\n
APPLY NOW
\n
\n
Organization Information
\n
Organi
zation/School information collected in this section of the application is
used solely for internal and reporting purposes and will not be considered
during the application review.
\n
Organization Name
\n
Organiza
tion Mission Statement
\n
Secondary Point of Contact
\n
Authoriz
ing Official
\n
IRS Letter of Determination (if applicable).
\n
Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).
\n
PROJECT INFORM
ATION
\n
Project Title (10 word limit)
\n
Project Summary (75 wo
rd limit)
\n
Provide a brief snapshot of your project.
\n
Propos
ed Start and End Date of Project
\n
Partner Organizations (if applica
ble)
\n
Please list any organizations that are collaborating on this
project.
\n
Narrative
\n
Project Overview (300 word li
mit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
Provide a detailed descriptio
n of your proposed arts learning project. This overview should help paneli
sts understand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project
. Focus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Inc
lude details of the arts learning project including what types of artistic
disciplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program w
ill be\, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each c
lass will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight
weeks for 2 hours per week).
\n
Community of Learners (300 wo
rd limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
What specific population
(s) of learners are central to this project? Describe their assets and wha
t they bring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 “What is asset-based vs. defic
it-based language?” for more information on definitions and best practices
.)
\n
If your project requires a process of selection (i.e.\, an audi
tion or application) and/or a cost to participate\, how are you ensuring a
ll learners can participate? Describe how the project is supporting all wh
o are interested in participating. (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
Integrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio lim
it)
\n
How will the work you propose reflect or respond to t
his community of learners? How does the community of learners have a voice
and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\n
Project Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
Who on your team\, including teaching artists and/or partners\, will
lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualifications\, and what they bri
ng to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and community
of learners involved?
\n
Project Learning Outcomes (200 word
limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
List three arts learning o
utcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\, measurabl
e\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing project\
, describe how the project will build on or responds to previously conduct
ed work.
\n
Project Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute aud
io limit)
\n
What method(s) will you use to evaluate how wel
l the project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation wor
k that has informed the proposed project\, please share those results here
.
\n
Project Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute /audio limit)
\n
Where is the work taking place? Describe how this locati
on is accessible to the community of learners and why it is important to t
he proposed project.
\n
Project Timeline Table
\n
Use the table provided to create a detailed timeline for the activities
that will occur within the proposed start and end date of the project. Ac
tivities can include planning the project\, proposed project activities\,
and any evaluation or assessment.
\n
Your timeline should convey a se
nse of the project’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds ca
nnot be used for any project activities that take place outside the fundin
g period\, please articulate the full project timeline here.
\n
Project Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
The Project Timeline Narrative should correspond with and pro
vide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be as specific as possible ab
out how often and how long project activities will take place\, along with
proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will provide enough time to fos
ter learning amongst the learners.
\n
Project budget
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
Enter the grant amount you are r
equesting for this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $
5\,000.
\n
Project Expenses Table
\n
In the fir
st column\, list all expenses related to the project.
\n
In the secon
d column\, provide a short explanation of the expense.
\n
In the thir
d column\, note what type of funding will cover the expense (LAE Grant\, O
ther Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).
\n
In the fou
rth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.
\n
\n- P
lease list only expenses related to your project. A full organizational bu
dget is not needed.
\n- Lifelong Arts Engagement grant funds can onl
y be used for project activities taking place in the funding period (July
1\, 2024 – June 30\, 2025).
\n
\n
Additionally\, please thorough
ly review the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
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Project Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio
limit)
\n
The Project Expenses Narrative should align with
the Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible about the eligible
expenses the Lifelong Arts Engagement grant would cover. This is your oppo
rtunity to bring your project’s expenses to life\, as if you were explaini
ng them to the grant review panel.
\n
Other things to consider:
\n
\n- If your total project expenses exceed the grant amount requested
\, explain the additional funding sources you noted in the third column of
the table.
\n- If your project requires a cost to participate\, exp
lain how those fees will be used.
\n- If your project starts before
and/or ends after the funding period\, explain how those expenses will be
covered.
\n
\n
\n
Your organization’s application ma
terials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the followin
g criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is bas
ed upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\n
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strong>Quality of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrate
s a strong arts learning project.
\n
What panelists will
be thinking about: Does the application clearly outline the impor
tant details of the arts learning project?
\n
Integrity
of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrates an asset-base
d premise that centers the voice of the learners.
\n
What
panelists will be thinking about: Does the application articulat
e the specific assets and contributions of the community of learners and c
ollaborators involved? Does the application articulate how the proposed pr
oject reflects or responds to the community of learners involved? Does the
community of learners have a voice and agency in the development and impl
ementation of the project?
\n
Potential Impact<
br />\nApplication centers expected benefit to learners.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, ou
tcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defined and relevant for the learn
ers involved?
\n
Viability
\nApplication d
emonstrates a strong project plan and appropriateness of budget.
\n
<
em>What panelists will be thinking about: Does the applic
ation demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized
within the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses described appear app
ropriate to the proposed project?
\n
\n
All applications
are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff revi
ew each application for completeness and eligibility. Applications that ar
e incomplete or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for
panel review and funding.
\n
Eligible applications are then evaluate
d by independent review panels made up of arts learning specialists from c
ommunities throughout the state. They evaluate each application on its own
merits and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\n
Panelists first review applications individually. They then meet as a
body to discuss the applications and finalize assessment as a group. This
meeting is open to the public and while applicants are not permitted to p
articipate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in
online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are se
t. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their fund
ing recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of c
ommissioners for approval.
\n
\n
This program does not f
und the following:
\n
\n- Projects that take place during traditio
nal school hours and seek to supplant arts programs\, curriculum\, or arts
educators.
\n- Strictly field trip or performance-based activities.
(See FAQ #3 on page 9 for more information)
\n- Producing organizat
ions to tour or present themselves.
\n- Support for individual profe
ssional development activities.
\n- Support for projects which would
otherwise be eligible for a Festival Grant.
\n- Funding for insuran
ce.
\n- Food and beverages for any purpose.
\n- Fundraising pr
ojects.
\n- Awards and competitions.
\n- Indirect costs.
\n- Organizations and schools that received Arts Commission funding in F
iscal Year 2024\, but failed to file a final report.
\n- Application
s submitted by for-profit organizations.
\n- An individual may not a
pply to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant directly or as an individual wi
th fiscal sponsorship.
\n- Grant administration\, overhead or proces
sing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percentage of the
total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.
\n- Religious i
nstitution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not open to participa
tion by non- congregants.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious
group-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious socializa
tion of individuals or which exist as parts of religious sermons or servic
es.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n
Addit
ionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwiths
tanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts
may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\,
casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampli
ng or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious obje
cts\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients
of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into considera
tion general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and
values of the American public” within funded programs.
\n
\n
\n- What types of organizations can apply for Lifelo
ng Arts Engagement Grants?
\nEligible organizations include:
adult day centers\, assisted living facilities\, arts and cultural organi
zations\, community-based service organizations\, libraries\, neighborhood
centers\, parks and recreation departments\, retirement communities\, reh
abilitation centers\, social service organizations\, university/college de
partments and more. An organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply
with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. \n- What is asset-based vs.
deficit-based language? How can we address inequalities in our narrative?
\nAsset-based language focuses on the unique attributes th
e participants bring to the project (passionate\, capable\, thriving) as o
pposed to deficit-based language that define people and places by perceive
d insufficiencies (like at risk\, lacking\, marginalized\, underserved). D
eficit-based language reinforces negative stereotypes and is not conducive
to the type of arts learning this grant program seeks to support. It also
contributes to a dynamic where learners are not seen as partners\, but as
objects of charity. If you’re talking about a problem\, use language that
reflects that systematic disparities and community wide problems in fact
have systemic causes\, that these are not self-caused problems\, and expli
citly describe those systems whenever possible. \n- Are fiel
d trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible for this grant?
\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance may be a p
art of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This grant suppor
ts programs that seek to activate participant voices\, narratives\, and pe
rspectives. It is important to articulate how a community of learners has
a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project. T
his grant values active participation over exposure or passive engagement.
\n- Can my organization apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagemen
t Grant and a Youth Arts Engagement Grant?
\nNo. Though an
organization may be eligible for more than one arts learning grant program
\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications which may be subm
itted by an applicant to one arts learning grant program within the same f
unding period. An applicant who applies to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant
program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement
Grant that same year. \n- I’m an arts organization\, am I el
igible to apply directly and serve as a partner in another project?
\nYes. As outlined above\, as a direct applicant an arts organizat
ion may only receive one Lifelong Arts Engagement grant per fiscal year. T
hose arts organization may still serve as a partner in a different project
\, but all applications\, including the one submitted directly\, count tow
ard the total partner limit of 3 arts learning applications (both Lifelong
Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) per fiscal year. This is to ad
dress the competitive nature of this grant program. \n- My o
rganization is eligible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to t
hose?
\nNo. Across grant programs\, the Arts Commission limi
ts the number of applications that may be submitted by a given organizatio
n or unit of government to one (1) application per funding period (July 1
– June 30 of the following year). While an organization or unit of governm
ent may be eligible for more than one grant program\, they may only apply
for one of them in a given funding period. As an example\, an applicant wh
o applies to the Creative Capacity Grant program or the Festivals Grant pr
ogram in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Gra
nt that same year. \n
\n
\n
Applicant Resources
\n
\n
Leading
up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will
present webinar-style information sessions and workshops to help prospecti
ve applicants in preparing competitive applications.
\n
Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm
– 2:00 pm
\n
A recordings of this session available below.
\n
\n
\n
The following v
ideos walk applicants through the key components of the applications for b
oth Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.
\n
Applicant Guide: Narrative
\n
\n
Applicant Guide: Project Timeline
\n
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Applicant Guide: Project Budget
\n
\n
Applicant Guide: Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
\n
\n
\n
How
do I register on behalf of an organization?
\n
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Cli
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DESCRIPTION:Youth Arts Engagement Grants support arts learning projects for
young people that occur outside of traditional school hours.\n\nWhat does
it fund?\nYouth Arts Engagement Grants support projects that…\n\nfocus on
young people\, ages 24 and under\,\noccur outside of traditional school h
ours (before/after school and/or during school holidays/breaks)\, and\ncen
ter arts learning practices.\n\nSuch projects should also…\n\nprovide oppo
rtunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing environments\,\nho
nor youth voices\, narratives\, and perspectives\, and\nutilize the assets
of the community being served.\n\nProjects may take place in…\n\narts ven
ues\,\ncommunity centers\,\nschool sites\, and\nother youth-oriented setti
ngs.\n\n\nDownload the Grant Guidelines\n\nArts learning projects feature
sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skills
\, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline(s) may in
clude\, but are not limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts\, music\
, theatre\, traditional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning pro
jects include specific objectives\, outcomes and methods of evaluation tha
t are well defined and relevant for the learners involved.\nAward Amount\n
Organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000. \nThere is no cash match req
uired for this grant opportunity.\n Who’s it for?
\nEligible applicants for Youth Arts Engagement Grants include:
\n\nArizona nonprofit organizations* with tax-exempt status\nschools/schoo
l districts\nunits of government\n\nSee FAQ #1 in the FAQ section below fo
r more information on eligible organizations.\n*An unincorporated organiza
tion without tax-exempt status may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponso
r.\nApplication Limits\nAn organization may submit only one application pe
r fiscal year.\nAcross grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the num
ber of applications that may be submitted by a given organization or unit
of government to one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30
of the following year). While an organization or unit of 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 below for more information.)
\nAdditional Considerations for Teaching Artist\nIndividual teaching artis
ts or arts organizations may be listed as partners on a maximum of three (
3) funded arts learning grant applications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement
and Youth Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal year. If the number of applic
ations on which a given individual teaching artist or arts organization is
listed as a partner in a single funding cycle exceeds the total number th
at may be funded for that fiscal year\, they will be asked to advise the A
rts Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from consideratio
n. The Arts Commission requests that prospective applicants consider this
restriction before applying.\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek out
partnerships with eligible organizations\, schools\, or units of governmen
t. The entity you partner with will then serve as the direct applicant. Wh
en building a partnership with an organization\, school\, or unit of gover
nment\, make sure they are not applying to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant
for a different project or to another grant program through the Arizona C
ommission on the Arts.\n Eligible Expenses
\nGrant funds may be used for any of the following (this l
ist is not comprehensive):\n\nartist\, consultant\, and other fees\nadmini
strative costs related to the project\nmaterials or supplies\nin-state tra
vel costs technology\ndocumentation\nevaluation\n\nGrant funds cannot be u
sed for any projects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the s
tart date of the fiscal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timelin
e starts before or ends after the funding period\, you are still eligible
to apply and should articulate the full timeline in your application\, but
should only request and use grant funds for project activities taking pla
ce within the funding period.\n Grant Timeline
\n\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after a
ll necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes th
e award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.\n B
efore You Apply \nApplicants are encouraged to do t
he following prior to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing the application\, or otherwis
e participating in the grant application process\, please contact the Dire
ctor of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by
email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can typ
e your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your respo
nses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not
character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narr
ative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry
about impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just make s
ure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP
3 files (.mp3).\nSome applicants find it helpful to develop their response
s using word processing software\, outside the application platform. This
allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word co
unts for each question. A Word document version of the narrative questions
can be downloaded here.\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account
for Your Organization\nYou will submit your application through an online
submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new
applicants will need to register their organization at https://azarts.sma
pply.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 memb
ers as needed.\nFor instructions on how to create or update your account\,
visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-r
esources/.\n How to Apply \n
When you’re ready\, 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.\nAPPLY NOW\n
The Application \nOrganizatio
n/School Information\n\nOrganization/School information collected in this
section of the application is used solely for internal and reporting purpo
ses and will not be considered during the application review.\nOrganizatio
n/School Name\nOrganization/School Mission Statement\nSecondary Point of C
ontact\nAuthorizing Official\nIRS Letter of Determination (if applicable).
\nFiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).\n\nProject Informati
on\n\nProject Title (10 word limit)\nProject Summary (75 word limit)\nProv
ide a brief snapshot of your project.\n\n\nProposed Start and End Date of
Project\nPartner Organizations (if applicable)\nPlease list any organizati
ons that are collaborating on this project.\n\nNarrative\nProject Overview
(300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nProvide a detailed description o
f your proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists
understand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project. F
ocus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Includ
e details of the arts learning project including what types of artistic di
sciplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will
be\, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each clas
s will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight wee
ks for 2 hours per week).\nCommunity of Learners (300 word limit\, 3 minut
e audio limit)\nWhat specific population(s) of learners are central to thi
s project? Describe their assets and what they bring to the project. (Revi
ew 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 ensuring all learners can participate
? Describe how the project is supporting all who are interested in partici
pating. (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nIntegrity of Project (300
word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nHow will the work you propose reflect
or respond to this community of learners? How does the community of learn
ers have a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the p
roject?\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 projec
t. Why are they a strong fit for the project and community of learners inv
olved?\nProject Learning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nList three arts learning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes sh
ould be specific\, measurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If
this is an ongoing project\, describe how the project will build on or re
sponds to previously conducted work.\nProject Evaluation (200 word limit\,
2 minute audio limit)\nWhat method(s) will you use to evaluate how well t
he project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation work t
hat has informed the proposed project\, please share those results here.\n
Project Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nWhere is the work
taking place? Describe how this location is accessible to the community o
f learners and why it is important to the proposed project.\nProject Timel
ine Table\nUse the table provided to create a detailed timeline for the ac
tivities that will occur within the proposed start and end date of the pro
ject. Activities can include planning the project\, proposed project activ
ities\, and any evaluation or assessment.\nYour timeline should convey a s
ense of the project’s arc\, from its beginning to its end.\nNote: while gr
ant funds cannot be used for any project activities that take place outsid
e the funding period\, please articulate the full project timeline here.\n
Project Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Pr
oject Timeline Narrative should correspond with and provide context for th
e Project Timeline Table. Be as specific as possible about how often and h
ow long project activities will take place\, along with proposed dates. Ex
plain how your timeline will provide enough time to foster learning amongs
t the learners.\nProject Budget\nGrant Amount Requested\nEnter the grant a
mount you are requesting for this project. Schools/organizations can reque
st $2\,500 to $5\,000.\nProject Expenses Table\nIn the first column\, list
all expenses related to the project.\nIn the second column\, provide a sh
ort explanation of the expense.\nIn the third column\, note what type of f
unding will cover the expense (YAE Grant\, Other Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\
, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).\nIn the fourth column\, provide the monetary amo
unt of each expense.\nPlease list only expenses related to your project. A
full organizational budget is not needed.\nYouth Arts Engagement grant fu
nds can only be used for project activities taking place in the funding pe
riod (July 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024).\nAdditionally\, please thoroughly r
eview the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.\nProj
ect Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Projec
t Expenses Narrative should align with the Project Expenses Table. Be as s
pecific as possible about the eligible expenses the Youth Arts Engagement
grant would cover. This is your opportunity to bring your project’s expens
es to life\, as if you were explaining them to the grant review panel.\nOt
her things to consider:\n\nIf your total project expenses exceed the grant
amount requested\, explain the additional funding sources you noted in th
e third column of the table.\nIf your project requires a cost to participa
te\, explain how those fees will be used.\nIf your project starts before a
nd/or ends after the funding period\, explain how those expenses will be c
overed.\n\n Evaluation Criteria
\nYour organization’s application materials will be reviewed by an ind
ependent panel according to the following criteria. Please note: need is n
ot a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in re
lation to the review criteria.\nQuality of Proposed Project\nApplication d
emonstrates a strong arts learning project.\nWhat panelists will be thinki
ng about: Does the application clearly outline the important details of th
e arts learning project?\nIntegrity of Proposed Project\nApplication demon
strates an asset-based premise that centers the voice of the learners.\nWh
at panelists will be thinking about: Does the application articulate the s
pecific assets and contributions of the community of learners and collabor
ators involved? Does the application articulate how the proposed project r
eflects or responds to the community of learners involved? Does the commun
ity of learners have a voice and agency in the development and implementat
ion of the project?\nPotential Impact\nApplication centers expected benefi
t to learners.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\
, outcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defined? Are they relevant for
the learners involved?\nViability\nApplication demonstrates a strong proj
ect plan and appropriateness of budget.\nWhat panelists will be thinking a
bout: 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?\n
Review Process \nAll applications are subject
to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each app
lication for completeness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplet
e or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for panel revi
ew and funding.\nEligible applications are then evaluated by independent r
eview panels made up of arts learning specialists from communities through
out the state. They evaluate each application on its own merits and solely
on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first revie
w applications individually. They then meet as a body to discuss the appli
cations and finalize assessment as a group. This meeting is open to the pu
blic and while applicants are not permitted to participate in the discussi
on\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being r
eviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of th
eir deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommendations to the
Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for approval.
\n Funding Restrictions \nTh
is program does not fund the following:\n\nProjects that take place during
traditional school hours and seek to supplant arts programs\, curriculum
or arts educators.\nStrictly field trip or performance-based activities. (
See FAQ #3 on page 9 for more information)\nProducing organizations to tou
r or present themselves.\nSupport for individual professional development
activities.\nSupport for projects which would otherwise be eligible for a
Festival Grant.\nFunding for insurance.\nFood and beverages for any purpos
e.\nFundraising projects.\nAwards and competitions.\nIndirect costs.\nOrga
nizations and schools that received Arts Commission funding in Fiscal Year
2024\, but failed to file a final report.\nApplications submitted by for-
profit organizations.\nAn individual may not apply to the Youth Arts Engag
ement Grant directly or as an individual with fiscal sponsorship.\nGrant a
dministration\, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent or
ganization as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fisc
al sponsors.\nReligious institution-led or religious group-sponsored proje
cts not open to participation by non- congregants.\nReligious institution-
led or religious group-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the rel
igious socialization of individuals or which exist as parts of religious s
ermons or services.\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, acc
ording to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any o
ther 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 conte
mpt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwi
se dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the fla
g of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Comm
ission support are further instructed to “take into consideration general
standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the
American public” within funded programs.\n Frequen
tly Asked Questions \n\nWhat types of organizations
can apply for Youth Arts Engagement Grants?\nEligible organizations inclu
de arts and cultural organizations\, community-based service organizations
\, libraries\, neighborhood centers\, parks and recreation departments\, s
ocial service organizations\, university/ college departments\, PreK-12 sc
hools or school districts who serve youth 24 and under outside of traditio
nal school hours.\nAn organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply t
hrough a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.\nWhat is asset-based vs. deficit-based
language? How can we address various inequalities in our narrative? \nAsse
t-based language focuses on the unique attributes the participants bring t
o the project (passionate\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to deficit-base
d language that define people and places by perceived insufficiencies (lik
e at risk\, lacking\, marginalized\, underserved). Let’s not define people
and places by their deficits. This reinforces negative stereotypes and is
not conducive to the type of arts learning this grant program seeks to su
pport. Deficit-based language also contributes to a dynamic where learners
are not seen as partners\, but as objects of charity. If you’re talking a
bout a problem\, use language that reflects that systematic disparities an
d community wide problems in fact have systemic causes\, that these are no
t self-caused problems\, and explicitly describe those systems whenever po
ssible.\nAre field trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible f
or this grant?\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance may be a
part of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This grant prog
ram supports arts programs that seek to activate youth voices\, narratives
\, and perspectives. It is important to articulate how a community of lear
ners has a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the p
roject. This grant values active participation over exposure or passive en
gagement.\nCan a school district and a school within that district both ap
ply?\nAn individual school and a school district may each submit separate
applications\, but they must be for completely distinct and separate proje
cts and be for projects that occur outside of traditional school hours.\nW
hen should I contact my district about applying for this grant?\nWe recomm
end contacting the Grant Department or Fiscal Office at your district 2-3
months prior to the grant deadline.\nCan my organization apply for both a
Youth Arts Engagement Grant and a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant? \nNo. Th
ough an organization may be eligible for more than one arts learning grant
program\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications which may
be submitted by an applicant to one arts learning grant program within th
e same funding period. An applicant who applies to the Lifelong Arts Engag
ement Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for a Youth Arts Eng
agement Grant that same year.\n\n \nApplicant Resources\n
Applicant Info Sessions \nLeading up to the a
pplication due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webi
nar-style information sessions and workshops to help prospective applicant
s in preparing competitive applications.\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024\n1:00
pm – 2:00 pm\nA recordings of this session available below.\n\n
Video Applicant Guides \nThe following
videos walk applicants through the key components of the applications for
both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.\nA
pplicant Guide: Narrative\n\nApplicant Guide: Project Timeline\n\nApplican
t Guide: Project Budget\n\nApplicant Guide: Review Process and Evaluation
Criteria\n\n SM Apply Guides
\nHow do I register on behalf of an organization?\n\n\nGo to https://azar
ts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register” button at the upper-right corner of t
he window. (If you are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\nChoose the option to “Register as an Organization”\nEnter your name\, em
ail address\, and a password. (The person who registers the organization i
n SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the administrator
of the organization’s account. Additional members may be added later and/o
r made an account administrator.)\nClick/tap the “Create Account” button\n
Enter the requested information about your Organization\, such as the orga
nization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact information.\n\n\n
Video Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add members to my Organization?\nOnce yo
u have created your organization you can add additional members to assist
with applications and account maintenance.\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply
.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick “Manage Organization”
in the top right corner\nClick “Members”\nClick the “Add Member” button\nE
nter the First Name\, Last Name\, and Email Address of the member\nSelect
whether the member will have Administrative or Non-Administrative Access\n
Click the box to “Notify member by email” (This is useful if the user does
not already have an account in the system as they will receive an invitat
ion email and be able to create a password to log in.)\nClick “Add”\n\nFor
instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here.\nHow do I update my
Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an o
rganization administrator\nClick on “Manage Organization” in the top right
corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your profile information\nClick “Save”\n
\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Apply provides a comprehensive FAQ for a
pplicants\; in addition to the “how tos” above you can find more informati
on and resources on accounts\, completing an application\, and managing yo
ur organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-
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Youth Arts En
gagement Grants support arts learning projects for young people that occur
outside of traditional school hours.
\n
\n
What does it fund?
\n
Youth Arts Engagement Grants sup
port projects that…
\n
\n- focus on young people\, ages 24 and und
er\,
\n- occur outside of traditional school hours (before/after sch
ool and/or during school holidays/breaks)\, and
\n- center arts lear
ning practices.
\n
\n
Such projects should also…
\n
\n-
provide opportunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing enviro
nments\,
\n- honor youth voices\, narratives\, and perspectives\, an
d
\n- utilize the assets of the community being served.
\n
\n
Projects may take place in…
\n
\n- arts venues\,
\n- co
mmunity centers\,
\n- school sites\, and
\n- other youth-orien
ted settings.
\n
\n
\n
Arts 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\n
Organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,
000.
\n
There is no cash match required for this grant oppo
rtunity.
\n
\n
Eligible applicants for Youth Arts
Engagement Grants include:
\n
\n- Arizona nonprofit organizations*
with tax-exempt status
\n- schools/school districts
\n- units
of government
\n
\n
See 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.
\n
Application Limits
\n
An organization may submit only
one application per fiscal year.
\n
Across 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.)
\n
Additional Considerations for Teaching A
rtist
\n
Individual 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.
\n
Teaching 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.
\n
\n
Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this
list is not comprehensive):
\n
\n- artist\, consultant\, and other
fees
\n- administrative costs related to the project
\n- mate
rials or supplies
\n- in-state travel costs technology
\n- doc
umentation
\n- evaluation
\n
\n
Grant 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.
\n
\n
\n
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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p>Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning their a
pplication:\n
Request Accommodations
\n
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.
\n
Prepare Narr
ative Responses
\n
You 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).
\n
Some 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>\n
You 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/.
\n
If 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.
\n
For instructions on how to create or update your account\,
visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
\n
\n
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
\n
Organization/School Information
\n
\n- Organi
zation/School information collected in this section of the application is
used solely for internal and reporting purposes and will not be considered
during the application review.
\n- Organization/School Name
\n<
li>Organization/School Mission Statement\n- Secondary Point of Cont
act
\n- Authorizing Official
\n- IRS Letter of Determination (
if applicable).
\n- Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicabl
e).
\n
\n
Project Information
\n
\n- Project Title (10
word limit)
\n- Project Summary (75 word limit)
\nProvide a br
ief snapshot of your project. \n
\n
\n- Proposed Start and En
d Date of Project
\n- Partner Organizations (if applicable)
\nP
lease list any organizations that are collaborating on this project.
\n
\n
Narrative
\n
Project Overview (300 word limit\,
3 minute audio limit)
\n
Provide 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).
\n
Community of Learners (300 word li
mit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
What 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.)
\n
If 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)
\n
Integrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute
audio limit)
\n
How 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?
\n
Project Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
Who on your team\, including teaching artists and/or partners
\, will lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualifications\, and what
they bring to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and c
ommunity of learners involved?
\n
Project Learning Outcomes (
200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
List 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.
\n
Project Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 mi
nute audio limit)
\n
What 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.
\n
Project Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute audio
limit)
\n
Where 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.
\n
Project Timeline Table
\n
Use 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.
\n
Your timeline should conv
ey a sense of the project’s arc\, from its beginning to its end.
\n
N
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.
\n
Project Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2
minute audio limit)
\n
The 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.
\n
Proje
ct Budget
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
Enter t
he grant amount you are requesting for this project. Schools/organizations
can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.
\n
Project Expenses Table
\n
In the first column\, list all expenses re
lated to the project.
\n
In the second column\, prov
ide a short explanation of the expense.
\n
In the third colum
n\, note what type of funding will cover the expense (YAE Grant\,
Other Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).
\n
In the <
strong>fourth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expens
e.
\n
Please list only expenses related to your project. A full organ
izational budget is not needed.
\n
Youth Arts Engagement grant funds
can only be used for project activities taking place in the funding period
(July 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024).
\n
Additionally\, please thoroughl
y review the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
\n
Project Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio
limit)
\n
The 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:
\n
\n- If your total project expenses exceed the grant amount requested\, e
xplain the additional funding sources you noted in the third column of the
table.
\n- If your project requires a cost to participate\, explain
how those fees will be used.
\n- If your project starts before and/
or ends after the funding period\, explain how those expenses will be cove
red.
\n
\n
\n
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.
\n
Qual
ity of Proposed Project
\n
Application demonstrates a strong arts le
arning project.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about:
Does the application clearly outline the important details of th
e arts learning project?
\n
Integrity of Proposed Project
\n
Application demonstrates an asset-based premise that centers the voic
e of the learners.
\n
What 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?
\n
Potential Impact
\n
Application centers expected benefit t
o learners.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defin
ed? Are they relevant for the learners involved?
\n
Viability
h4>\n
Application demonstrates a strong project plan and appropriateness
of budget.
\n
What 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?
\n
\n
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.
\n
Eligible 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.
\n
Panelists 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.
\n
\n
Th
is program does not fund the following:
\n
\n- Projects that take
place during traditional school hours and seek to supplant arts programs\,
curriculum or arts educators.
\n- Strictly field trip or performanc
e-based activities. (See FAQ #3 on page 9 for more information)
\n-
Producing organizations to tour or present themselves.
\n- Support f
or individual professional development activities.
\n- Support for p
rojects which would otherwise be eligible for a Festival Grant.
\n-
Funding for insurance.
\n- Food and beverages for any purpose.
\n- Fundraising projects.
\n- Awards and competitions.
\n- I
ndirect costs.
\n- Organizations and schools that received Arts Comm
ission funding in Fiscal Year 2024\, but failed to file a final report.\n
- Applications submitted by for-profit organizations.
\n- An i
ndividual may not apply to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant directly or as
an individual with fiscal sponsorship.
\n- Grant administration\, ov
erhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a pe
rcentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not
open to participation by non- congregants.
\n- Religious institution
-led or religious group-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the re
ligious socialization of individuals or which exist as parts of religious
sermons or services.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
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\n
Additionally\, 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.
\n
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div class='panel-body'>\n
\n- What types of organizations can
apply for Youth Arts Engagement Grants?
\nEligible organiza
tions include arts and cultural organizations\, community-based service or
ganizations\, libraries\, neighborhood centers\, parks and recreation depa
rtments\, social service organizations\, university/ college departments\,
PreK-12 schools or school districts who serve youth 24 and under outside
of traditional school hours.
\nAn organization without tax-exempt sta
tus\, may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. \n- What
is asset-based vs. deficit-based language? How can we address various ine
qualities in our narrative?
\nAsset-based language focuses
on the unique attributes the participants bring to the project (passionate
\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to deficit-based language that define pe
ople and places by perceived insufficiencies (like at risk\, lacking\, mar
ginalized\, underserved). Let’s not define people and places by their defi
cits. This reinforces negative stereotypes and is not conducive to the typ
e of arts learning this grant program seeks to support. Deficit-based lang
uage also contributes to a dynamic where learners are not seen as partners
\, but as objects of charity. If you’re talking about a problem\, use lang
uage that reflects that systematic disparities and community wide problems
in fact have systemic causes\, that these are not self-caused problems\,
and explicitly describe those systems whenever possible. \n- Are field trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible for this
grant?
\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance m
ay be a part of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This gra
nt program supports arts programs that seek to activate youth voices\, nar
ratives\, and perspectives. It is important to articulate how a community
of learners has a voice and agency in the development and implementation o
f the project. This grant values active participation over exposure or pas
sive engagement. \n- Can a school district and a school with
in that district both apply?
\nAn individual school and a sc
hool district may each submit separate applications\, but they must be for
completely distinct and separate projects and be for projects that occur
outside of traditional school hours. \n- When should I conta
ct my district about applying for this grant?
\nWe recommend
contacting the Grant Department or Fiscal Office at your district 2-3 mon
ths prior to the grant deadline. \n- Can my organization app
ly for both a Youth Arts Engagement Grant and a Lifelong Arts Engagement G
rant?
\nNo. Though an organization may be eligible for more
than one arts learning grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the num
ber of applications which may be submitted by an applicant to one arts lea
rning grant program within the same funding period. An applicant who appli
es to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may n
ot apply for a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year. \n
\n
\n
Applicant Resources
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\n
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.
\n
Tuesday\,
March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
\n
A recordings of
this session available below.
\n
\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.
\n
Applicant Guide: Narrative
\n
\n
Applicant Guide: Project Timeline
\n
\n
Applicant Guide: Project Budget
\n
\n
Applicant Guide: Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
\n
\n
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\n
How do I register on behalf of an organization?
\n
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Click the “Register” button at the upper-right corner of the window
. (If you are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\n- Choose the option to “Register as an Organization”
\n- Enter your n
ame\, email address\, and a password. (The person who registers the organi
zation in SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the admini
strator of the organization’s account. Additional members may be added lat
er and/or made an account administrator.)
\n- Click/tap the “Create
Account” button
\n- Enter the requested information about your Organ
ization\, such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general
contact information.
\n
\n
\n
Video Walkthrough
\n
\n
\n
\n
How do I add members to my Organization?
\n
Once you have cr
eated your organization you can add additional members to assist with appl
ications and account maintenance.
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io
/
\n- Login as an organization administrator
\n- Click “Ma
nage Organization” in the top right corner
\n- Click “Members”
\n- Click the “Add Member” button
\n- Enter the First Name\, Last
Name\, and Email Address of the member
\n- Select whether the member
will have Administrative or Non-Administrative Access
\n- Click the
box to “Notify member by email” (This is useful if the user does not alre
ady have an account in the system as they will receive an invitation email
and be able to create a password to log in.)
\n- Click “Add”
\n
\n
For instructions on adding members in bulk\, c
lick here.
\n
How do I update my Organization’s Profile?
\n<
ol>\n
Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/\n
Login as an organization
administrator\n
Click on “Manage Organization” in the top right c
orner\n
Click “Profile”\n
Update your profile information<
/li>\nClick “Save”\n\n
Additional Guides
\n
SurveyM
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-us/articles/360032514674-
General-Account-FAQ.
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eligibility before applying.\nApplication Limits\nAcross grant programs\,
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applying for a CCG in Fiscal Year 2025 may not apply for any other Arts C
ommission grants (e.g.\, Festival Grants\, Youth Arts Engagement Grants\,
etc.).\n Eligible Expenses \nCCG funds a
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llowing:\nSalaries and Personnel Expenses\nCreative workers (e.g.\, artist
s\, tradition bearers\, designers\, educators\, curators\, program adminis
trators\, service providers\, etc.)\, production staff\, administrators\,
teachers\, contractors\, consultants\nArtistic/Production Expenses\nSuppli
es\, materials\, equipment\, venues\, royalties\, licensing\nAdministrativ
e Expenses\nOffice space and supplies\, insurance\, professional services
like accounting or payroll\, fees for banking\, online services and platfo
rms\, training and education\, marketing and promotion\n
Grant Levels & Award Amounts \nOrganizations
apply for CCGs at one of eight grant levels. An organization’s grant level
is determined by the adjusted annual revenue for their most recently comp
leted fiscal year (for example\, Fiscal Year 2023). For the purposes of th
is program\, Adjusted annual revenue is defined as the organization’s tota
l annual revenue minus the monetary value of any in-kind support.\nAward r
anges are determined based on the agency’s budget for the upcoming fiscal
year\, the Arts Commission’s funding priorities\, and an organization’s pa
nel review ranking (low\, medium\, or high).\nAs the agency’s budget is no
t known until well after grant guidelines are published\, the amounts belo
w are only projections of what may potentially be possible.\nAward project
ions for FY2025 are as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\nAdjusted Annual Revenue\n\n\nAw
ard Projections \n(Based on Panel Review Ranking)\n\n\n\n\nLow\n\n\nMedium
\n\n\nHigh\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel 1\n\n$4\,000 – $19\,999\n\n\n$200\n\n\n$300\n
\n\n$400\n\n\n\nLevel 2\n\n$20\,000 – $49\,999\n\n\n$400\n\n\n$590\n\n\n$7
90\n\n\n\nLevel 3\n\n$50\,000 – $99\,999\n\n\n$790\n\n\n$980\n\n\n$1\,180
\n\n\n\nLevel 4\n\n$100\,000 – $199\,999\n\n\n$1\,180\n\n\n$1\,450\n\n\n$1
\,750\n\n\n\nLevel 5\n\n$200\,000 – $399\,999\n\n\n$1\,750\n\n\n$2\,150\n
\n\n$2\,550\n\n\n\nLevel 6\n\n$400\,000 – $999\,999\n\n\n$2\,500\n\n\n$3\,
000\n\n\n$3\,500\n\n\n\nLevel 7\n\n$1\,000\,000 – $4\,999\,999\n\n\n$3\,00
0\n\n\n$4\,000\n\n\n$5\,000\n\n\n\nLevel 8\n\n$5\,000\,000 and above\n\n\n
$4\,000\n\n\n$5\,000\n\n\n$6\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nHow Reliable are Award Projec
tions?\nIn 2012\, the Arizona Commission on 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 been especially volatile\, depende
nt on one-time legislative appropriations\, which have ranged from $0 – $5
million. The agency’s grantmaking capacity for Fiscal Year 2025 will not
be known until the State’s budget is passed by the Legislature and signed
into law by the Governor. This typically happens in late spring.\nThe awar
d ranges listed above are based on a potential grantmaking budget of $0.5
million. Depending on what happens in the Legislature\, actual award amoun
ts may be significantly different. Applicants are strongly encouraged to b
udget conservatively.\nFor more info on Arts Commission funding\, visit ht
tps://azarts.gov/about-us/who-we-are/budget/.\n\nMulti-year Funding\nThe C
CG program operates on a multi-year funding cycle. Organizations submit a
full application once every three years\, according to the schedule below.
In their two “alternate” years\, grantees submit only a brief status upda
te and Funder Report and are not subject to panel review.\nIn consideratio
n of the limited funding projected for FY2025\, all applicants who receive
d CCG funding in FY2024 will be placed in alternate year status for FY2025
. In lieu of a full application\, alternate year applicants 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 FY2024 are still required
to submit a full application and undergo panel review.)\nThis is an adjus
tment to the previously established multi-year funding cycle\, which would
have required full applications from Level 4 & 5 organizations.\n\n\n\nGr
ant Level\n\n\nFY2025\nFY2026\nFY2027\n\n\n\n\nLevel 1\, 2\, & 3\nAlt. Yea
r Application\nAlt. Year Application\nFull Application\n\n\nLevel 4 & 5\nA
lt. Year Application\nFull Application\nAlt. Year Application\n\n\nLevel 6
\, 7\, & 8\nAlt. Year Application\nAlt. Year Application\nAlt. Year Applic
ation\n\n\n\nFor FY2025 funding\, Organizations will submit a full or alte
rnate year application according to the table below:\n\nFull Application\n
\nOrganizations that did not apply for a CCG in FY2024\nOrganizations that
were not awarded a CCG in FY2024\n\n\nAlternate Year Application\n\nOrgan
izations that were awarded a CCG in FY2024\n\n\nChanging Grant Level\nOrga
nizations that are scheduled to submit an Alternate Year application and w
ould like to be considered at a higher grant level than indicated by their
previous application are required to submit a full application and underg
o panel review. Please note that alternate year organizations automaticall
y maintain their previous fiscal year panel review ranking\, but the corre
sponding award amount may change if the financial data in their forthcomin
g Fiscal Year 2025 application indicates a lower annual budget than previo
usly recorded. If you have questions or concerns about determining your fo
rthcoming grant level\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspencescheh
r@azarts.gov.\nGrantee Requirements\nMatch CCG Award\nGrantees must be abl
e to match their CCG award with cash\, dollar for dollar\, by the end of t
he funding period (June 30\, 2025). Matching funds may be earned (e.g.\, t
icket sales\, participation fees\, etc.) or contributed (e.g.\, private do
nations\, other grants\, etc.).\nSubmit a Final Report\nTo remain eligible
for future grants\, grantees must submit a final report to the Arts Commi
ssion at the conclusion of the funding period.\n Gr
ant Timeline \n\nAwards are paid out over the cours
e of the Arts Commission’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) on a predetermin
ed schedule. Typically\, payments begin with Level 1 grantees in the secon
d quarter of the agency’s fiscal year (October – December) and end with Le
vel 8 grantees receiving payment in the fourth quarter (April – June).\n
\nLevels 1-5\n Before You Apply
\nWe encourage applicants to do the following prior to beginning their a
pplication:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require accommodation in compl
eting the application or otherwise participating in the grant application
process\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.
\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization\nY
ou will submit your application through an online submission platform call
ed SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to
register their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\nIf your organ
ization already has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all info
rmation is up to date and add/remove any team members as needed.\nFor inst
ructions on how to create or update your account\, visit our applicant res
ources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.\nCreate or Up
date SMU DataArts Profile\nDataArts’ Cultural Data Profile (CDP) is a free
and secure online survey that collects financial and programmatic data fr
om nonprofit arts\, culture\, and humanities organizations. Organizations
can then produce a variety of reports based on this data\, including the D
ataArts Funder Report submitted with the CCG application.\nLog-in or regis
ter at https://da.culturaldata.org/.\nIf you are new to using DataArts\, y
ou can find a video tutorial for getting started at https://culturaldata.o
rg/what-we-do/for-arts-cultural-organizations/the-cultural-data-profile/.
For additional assistance\, contact the DataArts Support Center: https://c
ulturaldata.org/contact/.\nObtain a Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if
applicable)\nUnincorporated organizations applying with a fiscal sponsor
will need to upload a Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement. This official le
tter\, signed by authorizing officials from both the applicant organizatio
n and the fiscal sponsor\, must state that the fiscal sponsor agrees to re
ceive grant funds on behalf of the applicant\, deliver them to the applica
nt\, and maintain appropriate financial records. Additionally\, the applic
ant should be prepared to provide a fiscal sponsor contact and indicate th
e fiscal sponsor’s administrative fee. (The fiscal sponsor’s administrativ
e fee is the percentage of any potential grant funding that would be retai
ned by the fiscal sponsor to cover administrative costs associated with th
eir sponsorship.)\nIf you are unable to obtain a Letter of Agreement befor
e the application deadline\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspence
schehr@azarts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nSome applicants find it h
elpful to develop their responses using word processing software\, outside
the application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team m
embers and monitor their word counts for each question. Download a Word do
cument version of the narrative questions.\n How to
Apply \nWhen you’re ready\, click on the “Apply No
w” button below. You do not have to complete the application in one sessio
n\; at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or
submit it later.\nAPPLY NOW\n The Application
\nOrganization Overview\nInformation collected in this s
ection of the application is used for internal and reporting purposes only
. You will be required to upload an IRS determination letter in the “Organ
ization Type” section. (Units of government are exempt from this requireme
nt.)\n\nOrganization Name and DBA (if applicable)\nOrganization mailing ad
dress\nCounty: In which Arizona county is your organization based?\nFedera
l Congressional District: In which federal congressional district is your
organization located? To look up your congressional district by address vi
sit: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative\nState
Legislative District: Which state legislative district is your organizati
on located in? To look up your legislative district by address visit: http
s://azredistricting.org/districtlocator\nSecondary contact info (the prima
ry contact will be the person submitting the application)\nADA Coordinator
contact info\nYear established\nPrimary Disciplinary Category: Applicants
can select the discipline that best applies from dropdown menu options.\n
Is this your organization’s first time applying for any grant through the
Arizona Commission on the Arts?\nOrganization type (choose from nonprofit\
, unit of government\, or applying with a fiscal sponsor)\nUpload: Federal
Tax Exemption Letter* if a nonprofit 501(c)3 or a Fiscal Sponsor Letter o
f Agreement\, if applicable\n\n*This is the IRS determination letter grant
ing nonprofit 501(c)3 status\, not the letter assigning a Federal Tax ID N
umber\nNarrative Questions\nNarrative questions will be reviewed by the re
view panelists.\n\nProvide your organization’s mission statement. (150 wor
d max)\n\nYour responses to the following will be reviewed by the panelist
s:\n\nDescribe your organization’s programs or services in relationship to
its mission. (300 words max)\nThe values expressed in a mission statement
speak to an organization’s unique vision\, purpose\, and goals. Consider
how these values are reflected in specific programs\, services\, events\,
workshops\, community activities\, or internal practices.\nDescribe what g
oes into the development of your programming. (300 words max)\nConsider ho
w your organization approaches decision-making\, determines program goals\
, and engages with creative workers (i.e.\, artists\, tradition bearers\,
designers\, educators\, curators\, program or service administrators\, and
other creative contributors).\nDescribe your organization’s administrativ
e structure. (250 words max)\nFor example\, what does your organizational
chart look like? How are administrative and programmatic tasks managed? Wh
at kind of leadership model does your organization have\n\n\nQuestions 4 &
5 request information regarding your executive leadership. For the purpos
es of this grant\, executive leadership are the people on your staff who h
ave the most deciding power. Examples include executive director\, CEO\, p
resident\, artistic director\, directors of larger departments\, etc.\n\nH
ow many people serve the organization in an executive leadership capacity?
\nPlease describe the composition or makeup of your organization’s executi
ve leadership:\n\nQuestions 6 & 7 request information regarding your gover
ning board. This should be board members who are part of the governance st
ructure 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 with the IRS each year
.\n\nHow many people serve the organization on the governing board?\nPleas
e describe the composition or makeup of your organization’s governing boar
d:\nHow many governing board members overlap with your organization’s exec
utive leadership?\n\n\n\nResponses to questions 5 and 7 can include any of
the following categories that may apply:\n\nAge Group (youth\, adult\, se
nior)\nArtists\,\nDisabilities (physical\, neural\, cognitive)\nGender\nGe
ography (rural\, metro)\nHeritage\nIncome Status\nHealth Status\nMilitary
Status\nRace & Ethnicity\nReligion\nSexual Orientation\n\n\n\nDepending on
their mission\, organizations engage their communities in very different
ways. Some are established to engage individuals that share a particular d
emographic\, social\, or cultural commonality (e.g.\, a youth theater\, ga
y men’s chorus\, or a rural Latinx art gallery). Others take a broad appro
ach\, designing their programs/services to engage a more general community
of participants\, (e.g.\, a community arts center). Question 9 asks you t
o identify your organization’s primary approach and answer questions speci
fic to your choice.\n\nChoose the statement below that best describes your
organization:\n\n\nOur organization takes a broad approach\, serving a ge
neral\, non-specific population.\nOur organization centers a specific comm
unity or intersection of cultural communities.\n\nIf you chose broad appro
ach\, answer the sub-questions below:\n\nHow does your organization ensure
an accessible and inclusive environment for participants of varying ages\
, cultural backgrounds\, abilities\, etc.? (350 words max)\nConsider how y
our organizational structure\, programming\, professional engagement of cr
eative workers\, community interaction\, etc. reflect or respond to divers
e populations.\nHow does your organization use public input and feedback f
rom the communities it serves. (300 words max)\n\nIf you chose specific co
mmunity\, answer the sub-questions below:\n\n\nIn what ways do your organi
zation’s operations\, programs\, and/or services reflect or respond to the
specific community or intersection of communities you engage? (350 words
max)\nOperational aspects could include programming\, leadership\, organiz
ational culture\, staffing\, professional engagement of creative workers\,
community interaction\, etc.\nHow does your organization engage the indic
ated community or intersection of communities in the development\, impleme
ntation\, and evaluation of your operations\, programs\, and/or services?
(300 words max)\n\nPlease provide the following information for each indic
ated community:\n\nWhat percentage of your executive leadership identifies
as ___?\nWhat percentage of your governing board identifies as ___?\n\n\n
\nYour responses to the sub-questions to the left will be specific to the
communities your organization’s mission and programming specifically focus
on. \nYou will select all that apply from the list below:\n\nAge Group\nD
isabilities\nGeography\nGender\nHealth Status\nHeritage\nIncome Status\nMi
litary Status\nRace & Ethnicity (Choose from Black\, Latine\, Middle Easte
rn/North African\, Native American\, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander\, Wh
ite/European\, Not Listed)\nReligion\nSexual Orientation Asian\n\n\n\n\nWh
at are some of the expected benefits for those who participate in your org
anization’s programming and how do you gauge your success in delivering th
ese benefits? (350 words max)\nEvery organization approaches the feedback
from\, the documenting of\, and the learning outcomes of its specific prog
ramming or activities differently\; consider what approaches or methods yo
ur organization uses to better understand the effects that its work has on
participants.\nHow does your organization adapt programming\, communicati
ons\, or services to ensure that programming\, facilities\, virtual platfo
rms\, and activities support the participation of and access for people of
all abilities? (300 words max)\nConsider any efforts currently being empl
oyed or plans in place to ensure that all organizational programming\, fac
ilities\, virtual platforms\, and activities support the participation of
and access for people of all abilities beyond required ADA compliance.\nDe
scribe the various resources your organization relies on to do its work an
d how they are allocated for maximum impact in pursuit of your mission and
in service to your community? (300 words max)\nConsider your resources br
oadly. An organization’s resources may include funding\, in-kind or volunt
eer contributions\, administrative and artistic labor\, partnerships\, and
more.\nWhat are your organization’s long-term goals for growth or improve
ment and how do you track your progress toward these goals? (300 words max
)\nAn organization’s long-term goals may relate to audience numbers\, fisc
al stability\, accessibility practices\, community engagement\, specific p
rogramming/services\, funder support\, internal capacity-building\, etc.\n
\nFinancial Documentation\nThis DataArts Funder Report and Funder Report N
arrative will be reviewed by the panel and evaluated as 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 fiscal sponsor.\nFor this sec
tion\, applicants will need to enter relevant financial and participation
data for the required fiscal years into the DataArts platform and then gen
erate a Funder Report\, selecting the most recent fiscal year as the repor
ting year. (See FAQ for more info.)\nFiscal Year and Adjusted Annual Reven
ue\n\nStart and end date (month and year) of your organization’s most rece
ntly concluded fiscal year (ex.\, July 2022 – June 2023).\nFiscal Year Adj
usted Annual Revenue\nThis is the figure labeled “Total Revenue Unrestrict
ed Less In-kind Unrestricted” found at the top of the first page of your D
ataArts Funder report.\n\nDataArts Funder Report\nUpload an SMU DataArts F
under Report for your organization’s two most recently concluded fiscal ye
ars (for example\, fiscal years 2022 and 2023).\nFunder Report Narrative\n
This is your opportunity to bring your Funder Report to life\, as if you w
ere explaining aspects of it to the review panel.* (300 words maximum)\n*
The Funder Report examined by the review panel will not display any of the
notes you left for yourself during the data entry process within DataArts
.\n Evaluation Criteria \nYo
ur organization’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent
panel according to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a cri
terion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in relation t
o the review criteria.\nCreative Capacity\nApplication demonstrates a stro
ng understanding of the organization’s capacity to realize its mission and
describes effective strategies for achieving current and long-term goals.
\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Is the scope of the organization’
s work in alignment with its mission and its capacity to deliver intended
benefits? Does the application articulate a clear process for developing a
nd implementing programming consistent with the organization’s mission and
values?\nQuality of Programs & Services\nApplication demonstrates creativ
e and responsive programming\, strong evaluation methods\, and mission-ali
gned engagement practices.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does th
e application describe mission-aligned programming and engagement practice
s? Does the organization demonstrate robust and authentic engagement with
Arizona’s creative workers and other key stakeholders in their programming
and services? How does the organization engage the community(ies) it serv
es in the development and evaluation of its programs?\nIntegrity & Public
Benefit\nViewed as a whole\, the application demonstrates alignment betwee
n the organization’s mission\, operational practices\, goals\, programming
\, and a strong understanding of the community(ies) served.\nWhat panelist
s will be thinking about: Are the organization’s mission and values eviden
t in their programming and operations? How does the organization’s program
ming reflect or respond to the community(ies) served? Does the organizatio
n demonstrate an ability to make its programming or services accessible?\n
Fiscal Practices & Viability\nViewed as a whole\, the application describe
s sound fiscal practices and demonstrates alignment between these practice
s and the organization’s mission\, values\, and strategic goals.\nWhat pan
elists will be thinking about: Are the organization’s practices around the
administration and use of resources aligned with their mission and values
? How do the organization’s practices around the administration and use of
resources ensure their work remains viable and their goals achievable?\n
Review Process \nAll applica
tions are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staf
f review each application for completeness and eligibility. Applications t
hat are incomplete or submitted after the due date are considered ineligib
le for panel review and funding. Eligible applications are then evaluated
by independent review panels made up of individuals from communities throu
ghout the state who work in or adjacent to the arts. They evaluate each ap
plication on its own merits and solely on the basis of the published evalu
ation criteria.\nPanelists first review applications individually. They th
en 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 pe
rmitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend o
r listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified when panel
dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submit
s their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointe
d board of commissioners for approval.\n Funding Re
strictions \nGrant funds can only be used for the a
llowable expenses outlined in the guidelines. Additionally\, this program
does not fund the following:\n\nApplicants that received Arts Commission f
unding in Fiscal Year 2024\, but failed to file a final report by Monday\,
September 16\, 2024.\nOrganizations not dedicated to producing\, presenti
ng\, teaching\, or serving the arts as their primary mission (the arts mus
t comprise over 51% of public programming and budget to be eligible)\nAny
division of local\, state\, tribal or federal government except arts and c
ultural organizations from Tribal Nations and Local Arts Agencies (includi
ng arts councils and arts commissions)\nApplications submitted by for-prof
it organizations\nSchools\, including public\, private\, and charter\nBota
nical gardens\, parks\, zoos or science centers\nAuxiliary/affiliate organ
izations\nReligious institutions or religious group-sponsored organization
s not open to participation by non- congregants\nReligious institutions or
religious group-sponsored organizations whose primary purpose is the reli
gious socialization of individuals or whose arts programming exists as par
ts of religious sermons or services\nDebt reduction\nRegranting\, unless p
ermission is received\nGrant administration\, overhead\, or processing fee
s taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percentage of the total aw
ard\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors\nLobbying expenses\nExpenses r
elated to the construction of facilities\nFood and beverage for receptions
and hospitality functions\nFundraising projects\nScholarships and awards
\nEquipment or capital expenditures (basic computer devices and other such
items that cost less than $5\,000 are considered supplies and are eligibl
e expenses)\nIndirect costs\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditional
ly\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstandi
ng any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may b
e spent for payment to any person or entity for use in dese- crating\, cas
ting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling\
, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objec
ts\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients
of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into considerat
ion general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and v
alues of the American public” within funded programs.\n \nLevel
s 6-8\n Before You Apply \nWe encourage
applicants to do the following prior to beginning their application:\nRequ
est Accommodations\nIf you require accommodation in completing the applica
tion or otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please
contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.\nCreate or Update
the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization\nYou will submit you
r application through an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Ap
ply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to register their or
ganization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\nIf your organization already ha
s an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is up to d
ate 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/.\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. Organizations can then produce a
variety of reports based on this data\, including the DataArts Funder Rep
ort submitted with the CCG application.\nLog-in or register at https://da.
culturaldata.org/.\nIf you are new to using DataArts\, you can find a vide
o tutorial for getting started at https://culturaldata.org/what-we-do/for-
arts-cultural-organizations/the-cultural-data-profile/. For additional ass
istance\, contact the DataArts Support Center: https://culturaldata.org/co
ntact/.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nSome applicants find it helpful to d
evelop their responses using word processing software\, outside the applic
ation platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and
monitor their word counts for each question. Download a Word document vers
ion of the narrative questions.\n How to Apply
\nWhen you’re ready\, click on the “Apply Now” button b
elow. 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 l
ater.\nAPPLY NOW\n The Application
\nOrganization Overview\nInformation 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\nOrg
anization Name and DBA (if applicable)\nOrganization mailing address\nCoun
ty: In which Arizona county is your organization based?\nFederal Congressi
onal District: In which federal congressional district is your organizatio
n located? To look up your congressional district by address visit: https:
//www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative\nState Legislativ
e District: Which state legislative district is your organization located
in? To look up your legislative district by address visit: https://azredis
tricting.org/districtlocator\nSecondary contact info (the primary contact
will be the person submitting the application)\nADA Coordinator contact in
fo\nYear established\nPrimary Disciplinary Category: Applicants can select
the discipline that best applies from dropdown menu options.\nIs this you
r organization’s first time applying for any grant through the Arizona Com
mission on the Arts?\nOrganization type (choose from nonprofit or unit of
government)\nUpload: Federal Tax Exemption Letter* if a nonprofit 501(c)3
\n\n*This is the IRS determination letter granting nonprofit 501(c)3 statu
s\, not the letter assigning a Federal Tax ID Number\nNarrative Questions
\nNarrative questions will be reviewed by the review panelists.\n\nProvide
your organization’s mission statement. (150 word max)\n\nYour responses t
o the following will be reviewed by the panelists:\n\nDescribe your organi
zation’s programs or services in relationship to its mission. (300 words m
ax)\nThe values expressed in a mission statement speak to an organization’
s unique vision\, purpose\, and goals. Consider how these values are refle
cted in specific programs\, services\, events\, workshops\, community acti
vities\, or internal practices.\nDescribe what goes into the development o
f your programming. (300 words max)\nConsider how your organization approa
ches decision-making\, determines program goals\, and engages with creativ
e workers (i.e.\, artists\, tradition bearers\, designers\, educators\, cu
rators\, program or service administrators\, and other creative contributo
rs)\nDescribe your organization’s administrative structure. (250 words max
)\nFor example\, what does your organizational chart look like? How are ad
ministrative and programmatic tasks managed? What kind of leadership model
does your organization have?\n\n\nQuestions 4 & 5 request information reg
arding your executive leadership. For the purposes of this grant\, executi
ve leadership are the people on your staff who have the most deciding powe
r. Examples include executive director\, CEO\, president\, artistic direct
or\, directors of larger departments\, etc.\n\nHow many people serve the o
rganization in an executive leadership capacity?\nPlease describe the comp
osition or makeup of your organization’s executive leadership:\n\nQuestion
s 6 & 7 request information regarding your governing board. This should be
board members who are part of the governance structure of the organizatio
n 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 ind
icated on your 990 filing with the IRS each year.\n\nHow many people serve
the organization on the governing board?\nPlease describe the composition
or makeup of your organization’s governing board:\nHow many governing boa
rd members overlap with your organization’s executive leadership?\nHow doe
s your organization explore meaningful collaborations with different stake
holders to better achieve its mission? (250 words max)\nConsider any partn
erships\, interactions\, and/or outreach strategies that advance (or are a
dvanced by) your programs and services.\n\n\n\nResponses to questions 5 an
d 7 can include any of the following categories that may apply:\n\nAge Gro
up (youth\, adult\, senior)\nArtists\,\nDisabilities (physical\, neural\,
cognitive)\nGender\nGeography (rural\, metro)\nHeritage\nIncome Status\nHe
alth Status\nMilitary Status\nRace & Ethnicity\nReligion\nSexual Orientati
on\n\n\n\nDepending on their mission\, organizations engage their communit
ies in very different ways. Some are established to engage individuals tha
t share a particular demographic\, social\, or cultural commonality (e.g.\
, a youth theater\, gay men’s chorus\, or a rural Latinx art gallery). Oth
ers take a broad approach\, designing their programs/services to engage a
more general community of participants\, (e.g.\, a community arts center).
Question 9 asks you to identify your organization’s primary approach and
answer questions specific to your choice.\n\nChoose the statement below th
at best describes your organization:\n\n\nOur organization takes a broad a
pproach\, serving a general\, non-specific population.\nOur organization c
enters a specific community or intersection of cultural communities.\n\nIf
you chose broad approach\, answer the sub-questions below:\n\nHow does yo
ur organization ensure an accessible and inclusive environment for partici
pants of varying ages\, cultural backgrounds\, abilities\, etc.? (350 word
s max)\nConsider how your organizational structure\, programming\, profess
ional engagement of creative workers\, community interaction\, etc. reflec
t or respond to diverse populations.\nHow does your organization use publi
c input and feedback from the communities it serves. (300 words max)\n\nIf
you chose specific community\, answer the sub-questions below:\n\n\nIn wh
at ways do your organization’s operations\, programs\, and/or services ref
lect or respond to the specific community or intersection of communities y
ou engage? (350 words max)\nOperational aspects could include programming\
, leadership\, organizational culture\, staffing\, professional engagement
of creative workers\, community interaction\, etc.\nHow does your organiz
ation engage the indicated community or intersection of communities in the
development\, implementation\, and evaluation of your operations\, progra
ms\, and/or services? (300 words max)\n\nPlease provide the following info
rmation for each indicated community:\n\nWhat percentage of your executive
leadership identifies as ___?\nWhat percentage of your governing board id
entifies as ___?\n\n\n\nYour responses to the sub-questions to the left wi
ll be specific to the communities your organization’s mission and programm
ing specifically focus on. \nYou will select all that apply from the list
below:\n\nAge Group\nDisabilities\nGeography\nGender\nHealth Status\nHerit
age\nIncome Status\nMilitary Status\nRace & Ethnicity (Choose from Black\,
Latine\, Middle Eastern/North African\, Native American\, Native Hawaiian
/Pacific Islander\, White/European\, Not Listed)\nReligion\nSexual Orienta
tion Asian\n\n\n\n\nWhat are some of the expected benefits for those who p
articipate in your organization’s programming and how do you gauge your su
ccess in delivering these benefits? (350 words max)\nEvery organization ap
proaches the feedback from\, the documenting of\, and the learning outcome
s of its specific programming or activities differently\; consider what ap
proaches or methods your organization uses to better understand the effect
s that its work has on participants.\nHow does your organization adapt pro
gramming\, communications\, or services to ensure that programming\, facil
ities\, virtual platforms\, and activities support the participation of an
d access for people of all abilities? (300 words max)\nConsider any effort
s currently being employed to ensure that all organizational programming\,
facilities\, virtual platforms\, and activities support the participation
of and access for people of all abilities beyond required ADA compliance.
\nWhat are your organization’s current budget priorities? How do you mana
ge and allocate fiscal resources in alignment with these priorities and tr
ack that they are being met? (300 words max)\nConsider how your internal f
iscal practices reflect your immediate priorities\, values and short-term
\ngoals.\nWhat are your organization’s long-term goals for growth or impro
vement and how do you track your progress toward these goals? (300 words m
ax)\nAn organization’s long-term goals may relate to audience numbers\, fi
scal stability\, accessibility practices\, community engagement\, specific
programming/services\, funder support\, internal capacity-building\, etc.
\n\nFinancial Documentation\nThis DataArts Funder Report and Funder Report
Narrative will be reviewed by the panel and evaluated as part of the Fisc
al Practices & Viability criterion.\nFor this section\, applicants will ne
ed to enter relevant financial and participation data for the required fis
cal years into the DataArts platform and then generate a Funder Report\, s
electing the most recent fiscal year as the reporting year. (See FAQ for m
ore info.)\nFiscal Year and Adjusted Annual Revenue\n\nStart and end date
(month and year) of your organization’s most recently concluded fiscal yea
r (ex.\, July 2022 – June 2023).\nFiscal Year Adjusted Annual Revenue\nThi
s is the figure labeled “Total Revenue Unrestricted Less In-kind Unrestric
ted” found at the top of the first page of your DataArts Funder report.\n
\nDataArts Funder Report\nUpload an SMU DataArts Funder Report for your or
ganization’s two most recently concluded fiscal years (for example\, fisca
l years 2022 and 2023).\nFunder Report Narrative\nThis is your opportunity
to bring your Funder Report to life\, as if you were explaining aspects o
f it to the review panel.* (300 words maximum)\n* The Funder Report examin
ed by the review panel will not display any of the notes you left for your
self during the data entry process within DataArts.\n
Evaluation Criteria \nYour organization’s applic
ation materials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the
following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application meri
t is based upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.\n
Creative Capacity\nApplication demonstrates a strong understanding of the
organization’s capacity to realize its mission and describes effective str
ategies for achieving current and long-term goals.\nWhat panelists will be
thinking about: Is the scope of the organization’s work in alignment with
its mission and its capacity to deliver intended benefits? Does the appli
cation articulate a clear process for developing and implementing programm
ing consistent with the organization’s mission and values?\nQuality of Pro
grams & Services\nApplication demonstrates creative and responsive program
ming\, strong evaluation methods\, and mission-aligned engagement practice
s.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the application describe m
ission-aligned programming and engagement practices? Does the organization
demonstrate robust and authentic engagement with Arizona’s creative worke
rs and other key stakeholders in their programming and services? How does
the organization engage the community(ies) it serves in the development an
d evaluation of its programs?\nIntegrity & Public Benefit\nViewed as a who
le\, the application demonstrates alignment between the organization’s mis
sion\, operational practices\, goals\, programming\, and a strong understa
nding of the community(ies) served.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about
: Are the organization’s mission and values evident in their programming a
nd 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?\nFiscal Practices & Viabi
lity\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.\nWhat panelists will be thinking
about: Are the organization’s practices around the administration and use
of resources aligned with their mission and values? How do the organizatio
n’s practices around the administration and use of resources ensure their
work remains viable and their goals achievable?\n R
eview Process \nAll applications are subject to a p
ublic review process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each applicatio
n for completeness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or su
bmitted after the due date are considered ineligible for panel review and
funding. Eligible applications are then evaluated by independent review pa
nels made up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work
in or adjacent to the arts. They evaluate each application on its own mer
its and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.\nPanelis
ts first review applications individually. They then meet as a body to dis
cuss the applications and finalize assessment as a group. This meeting is
open to the public and while applicants are not permitted to participate i
n the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Appl
icants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the co
nclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommen
dations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners
for approval.\n Funding Restrictions
\nGrant funds can only be used for the allowable expenses outlin
ed in the guidelines. Additionally\, this program does not fund the follow
ing:\n\nApplicants that received Arts Commission funding in fiscal year 20
24\, but failed to file a final report by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.\nO
rganizations not dedicated to producing\, presenting\, teaching\, or servi
ng the arts as their primary mission (the arts must comprise over 51% of p
ublic programming and budget to be eligible)\nAny division of local\, stat
e\, tribal or federal government except arts and cultural organizations fr
om Tribal Nations and Local Arts Agencies (including arts councils and art
s commissions)\nApplications submitted by for-profit organizations\nSchool
s\, including public\, private\, and charter\nBotanical gardens\, parks\,
zoos or science centers\nAuxiliary/affiliate organizations\nReligious inst
itutions or religious group-sponsored organizations not open to participat
ion by non- congregants\nReligious institutions or religious group-sponsor
ed organizations whose primary purpose is the religious socialization of i
ndividuals or whose arts programming exists as parts of religious sermons
or services\nDebt reduction\nRegranting\, unless permission is received\nG
rant administration\, overhead\, or processing fees taken by an umbrella/p
arent organization as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception
of fiscal sponsors\nLobbying expenses\nExpenses related to the constructi
on of facilities\nFood and beverage for receptions and hospitality functio
ns\nFundraising projects\nScholarships and awards\nEquipment or capital ex
penditures (basic computer devices and other such items that cost less tha
n $5\,000 are considered supplies and are eligible expenses)\nIndirect cos
ts\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, according to the Art
s Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no mon
ies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to an
y person or entity for use in dese- crating\, casting contempt on\, mutila
ting\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling\, or otherwise dishonorin
g or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the Unit
ed States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission suppor
t are further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of
decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American pub
lic” within funded programs.\n \n Frequently Asked Q
uestions \n\nMy organization is eligible for other
Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those too?\nNo. Across grant progra
ms\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications that may be sub
mitted by a given organization or unit of government to one (1) applicatio
n per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While an or
ganization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one grant p
rogram\, they may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. As
an example\, an applicant who applies to the Capacity Grant program in FY
2025 may not apply for a Festival Grant or a Youth Arts Engagement Grant t
hat same year.\nHow do I generate a DataArts Funder Report?\nIn order to g
enerate a DataArts Funder Report\, organizations enter financial and progr
ammatic data into the Cultural Data Profile (CDP)\, a free and secure onli
ne survey. In an effort to make data entry easier for arts and cultural or
ganizations\, the CDP was significantly streamlined in December 2020. You
can find resources on preparing your data for entry at https://culturaldat
a.org/what-we-do/for-arts-cultural-organizations/the-cultural-data-profile
/. And you can find an overview of how to run or produce a Funder Report a
t https://culturaldata.secure.force.com/Resources/articles/Article/How-do-
I-run-a-Funder-Report/.\nDoes this grant fund or focus on new projects or
new work?\nNo. The production or generation of new projects is not a requi
rement of the CCG program. CCG provides unrestricted general operating sup
port\, meaning that organizations may use CCG funds for many different typ
es of operating expenses. However\, there are some expenses which cannot b
e funded with public dollars\; please be sure to check the funding restric
tions list before determining how you will apply the grant funds.\nIf I re
quested Panel Comments for our FY24 Application\, where do I find them?To
view your requested Panel Comments\, log into your azarts.smapply.io accou
nt and select your organization’s FY24 application. In the application vie
w\, select the “Reviews” tab and then click the icon that looks like the o
ne below.\n\nOkay\, I’ve made an organizational account\, how do I start m
y application?From your organization’s home page (indicated by your organi
zation’s name in the white bar on the left side of the screen) select Prog
rams” from the ribbon at the top of the screen. Scroll to Creative Capacit
y Grant and select ”Apply”.\nWhat is Asset Vs. Deficit Language and why is
it important?\nHow can we address various inequalities in our narrative?
Asset-based language focuses on the unique attributes the participants bri
ng to the project (passionate\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to deficit-
based language that define people and places by perceived insufficiencies
(like at risk\, lacking\, marginalized\, underserved). Let’s not define pe
ople and places by their deficits. This reinforces negative stereotypes an
d is not conducive to the type of arts learning this grant program seeks t
o support. Deficit-based language also contributes to a dynamic where lear
ners are not seen as partners\, but as objects of charity. If you’re talki
ng about a problem\, use language that reflects that systematic disparitie
s and community wide problems in fact have systemic causes\, that these ar
e not self caused problems\, and explicitly describe those systems wheneve
r possible.\n\nFor additional applicant resources please visit https://aza
rts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/\n \nApplicant Resources\n
Applicant Information Sessions and Virtual Office Hours
\nApplicant Info Sessions\nLeading up to the application du
e date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webinar-style inf
ormation sessions and workshops to help prospective applicants in preparin
g competitive applications.\nRecordings of each session will be posted her
e the following business day.\n\nThursday\, March 14\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 2:0
0 pm\n\nThursday\, March 28\, 2024\n10:00 am – 11:00 am\nREGISTER\n\n\nVir
tual Office Hours\nHave questions about your CCG application? Jump onto an
open zoom call with Organizational Program Coordinator\, Hanna Spence-Sch
ehr.\n\nFriday\, March 1\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nJOIN\n\nMonday\, March
25\, 2024 \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nJOIN\n\n SM Apply
Guides \nHow do I register on behalf of an organiz
ation?\n\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register” button
at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you are using a mobile device
\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)\nChoose the option to “Register as an Organi
zation”\nEnter your name\, email address\, and a password. (The person who
registers the organization in SMApply becomes the organization’s first “m
ember” and the administrator of the organization’s account. Additional mem
bers may be added later and/or made an account administrator.)\nClick/tap
the “Create Account” button\nEnter the requested information about your Or
ganization\, such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and gener
al contact information.\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add members
to my Organization?\nOnce you have created your organization you can add
additional members to assist with applications and account maintenance.\n
\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator
\nClick “Manage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Members”\nCl
ick the “Add Member” button\nEnter the First Name\, Last Name\, and Email
Address of the member\nSelect whether the member will have Administrative
or Non-Administrative Access\nClick the box to “Notify member by email” (T
his is useful if the user does not already have an account in the system a
s they will receive an invitation email and be able to create a password t
o log in.)\nClick “Add”\n\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, cl
ick here.\nHow do I update my Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to https://aza
rts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick on “Manage
Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your profil
e information\nClick “Save”\n\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Apply provi
des a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how tos” abov
e you can find more information and resources on accounts\, completing an
application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc
/en-us/articles/360032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
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