BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//104.17.64.183//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://azarts.gov X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Phoenix BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19671029T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-159230@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240328T084525Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Creative Aging\,Individ ual Artist\,Organizations\,Workshops CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:In January 2024\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a se ries of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare servic e organization staff\, caregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and ar ts organization administrators!\nThese sessions are offered free of charge \, but registration is required. Click below to reserve your spot!\nREGIST ER DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240122T153000 LOCATION:BB Dancuer Performance Academy @ 1905 E 10th St\, Douglas\, AZ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introduction to Creative Aging: Douglas URL:https://azarts.gov/event/introduction-to-creative-aging-douglas/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nIn January 20 24\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creat ive Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductor y training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff\, c aregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and arts organization administ rators!
\nThese sessions are of fered free of charge\, but registration is required. Click below to reserv e your spot!
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-159231@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240328T084525Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Creative Aging\,Individ ual Artist\,Organizations\,Workshops CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:In January 2024\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a se ries of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare servic e organization staff\, caregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and ar ts organization administrators!\nThese sessions are offered free of charge \, but registration is required. Click below to reserve your spot!\nREGIST ER DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240124T153000 LOCATION:Yuma Center for the Arts @ 254 S Main St Yuma\, AZ 85364 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introduction to Creative Aging: Yuma URL:https://azarts.gov/event/introduction-to-creative-aging-yuma/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIn January 20 24\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creat ive Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductor y training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff\, c aregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and arts organization administ rators!
\nThese sessions are of fered free of charge\, but registration is required. Click below to reserv e your spot!
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-159232@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240328T084525Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Creative Aging\,Individ ual Artist\,Organizations\,Workshops CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:In January 2024\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a se ries of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare servic e organization staff\, caregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and ar ts organization administrators!\nThese sessions are offered free of charge \, but registration is required. Click below to reserve your spot!\nREGIST ER DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240126T150000 LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona @ 525 N Bonita Ave Tucson\, AZ 85745 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introduction to Creative Aging: Tucson URL:https://azarts.gov/event/introduction-to-creative-aging-tucson/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIn January 20 24\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creat ive Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductor y training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff\, c aregivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and arts organization administ rators!
\nThese sessions are of fered free of charge\, but registration is required. Click below to reserv e your spot!
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-144735@azarts.gov DTSTAMP:20240328T084525Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Creative Aging\,Deadlin es\,Individual Artist\,Organizations CONTACT: 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. DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240404T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240404T235900 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Deadline: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant URL:https://azarts.gov/event/deadline-lifelong-arts-engagement-grant/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Gu idelinesLAE.png\;253\;330\,medium\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2 022/02/GuidelinesLAE.png\;253\;330\,large\;https://azarts.gov/wp-content/u ploads/2022/02/GuidelinesLAE.png\;253\;330\,full\;https://azarts.gov/wp-co ntent/uploads/2022/02/GuidelinesLAE.png\;253\;330 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that foster meaningful arts learning e xperiences for adult learners of any age and/or intergenerational projects in community settings.
\nLifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projec ts that…
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\nArts lea rning projects feature sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skills\, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultur al discipline(s) may include\, but are not limited to dance\, literary art s\, media arts\, music\, theatre\, traditional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning projects include specific objectives\, outcomes and me thods of evaluation that are well defined and relevant for the learners in volved.
\nOrganizations can request $2\,500 t o $5\,000.
\nThere is no cash match required for this grant opportun ity.
\nEligible applicants for Lifelong Arts En gagement Grants include:
\nSee FA Q #1 in the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organizatio ns.
\n*An unincorporated organization without tax-exempt status\, ma y apply with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
\nAn organization may submit only one application per fiscal year.
\nAcross grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of appl ications that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of governme nt to one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the foll owing year). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible f or more than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #6 below for more information)
\nIndividual teaching ar tists or arts organizations may be listed as partners on a maximum of thre e (3) funded arts learning grant applications (both Lifelong Arts Engageme nt and Youth Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal year. If the number of app lications on which a given individual teaching artist or arts organization is listed as a partner exceeds the total number that may be funded for th at fiscal year\, they will be asked to advise the Arts Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. The Arts Commission requests that prospective applicants consider this restriction before appl ying.
\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek out partnerships wit h eligible organizations or units of government. The entity you partner wi th will then serve as the direct applicant. When building a partnership wi th an organization\, \, or unit of government\, make sure they are not app lying 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 i s not comprehensive):
\nGrant funds cannot be used for a ny projects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the start of t he fiscal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline starts befor e or ends after the funding period\, you are still eligible to apply and s hould articulate the full timeline in your application\, but should only r equest and use grant funds for project activities taking place within the funding period.
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Fun ds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.
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Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\nIf you require accommodation in completing the applicat ion\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (60 2) 771-6528 or by email at eradclif fe@azarts.gov.
\nYou can t ype your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your res ponses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (no t character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal na rrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worr y about impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\nSome applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing software\, outside the application platfo rm. This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor thei r word counts for each question. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded at https://azarts.gov/grant/lifetime-arts-engagment/.
\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.smapply.io/. p>\n
If your organization already has an account\, we encourage you to c onfirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team members as needed.
\nFor instructions on how to create or update your accoun t\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.< /p>\n
When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below . You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at any poin t you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit it later .
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Organization/S chool information collected in this section of the application is used sol ely for internal and reporting purposes and will not be considered during the application review.
\nOrganization Name
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\nSecondary Point of Contact
\nAuthorizing Offi cial
\nIRS Letter of Determination (if applicable).
\nFiscal S ponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).
\nPROJECT INFORMATION
\nProject Title (10 word limit)
\nProject Summary (75 word limit )
\nProvide a brief snapshot of your project.
\nProposed Start and End Date of Project
\nPartner Organizations (if applicable)
\nPlease list any organizations that are collaborating on this project.
\nProject Overview (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nProvide a detailed description of you r proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists unde rstand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project. Focus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Include det ails of the arts learning project including what types of artistic discipl ines 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 wil l be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight weeks fo r 2 hours per week).
\nCommunity of Learners (300 word limit \, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWhat specific population(s) of l earners are central to this project? Describe their assets and what they b ring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 “What is asset-based vs. deficit-based language?” for more information on definitions and best practices.)
\nIf your project requires a process of selection (i.e.\, an audition or application) and/or a cost to participate\, how are you ensuring all learn ers can participate? Describe how the project is supporting all who are in terested in participating. (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 comm unity of learners? How does the community of learners have a voice and age ncy in the development and implementation of the project?
\nProject Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\nWho on your team\, including teaching artists and/or partners\, will lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualifications\, and what they bring to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and community of learn ers involved?
\nProject Learning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nList three arts learning outcomes t his project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\, measurable\, achie vable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing project\, describ e how the project will build on or responds to previously conducted work.< /p>\n
Project Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nWhat method(s) will you use to evaluate how well the pro ject achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation work that ha s informed the proposed project\, please share those results here.
\nProject Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute /audio limit)
\nWhere is the work taking place? Describe how this location is acc essible to the community of learners and why it is important to the propos ed project.
\nProject Timeline Table
\nUse th e table provided to create a detailed timeline for the activities that wil l occur within the proposed start and end date of the project. Activities can include planning the project\, proposed project activities\, and any e valuation or assessment.
\nYour timeline should convey a sense of th e project’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds cannot be u sed for any project activities that take place outside the funding period\ , please articulate the full project timeline here.
\nProjec t Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nThe Project Timeline Narrative should correspond with and provide con text for the Project Timeline Table. Be as specific as possible about how often and how long project activities will take place\, along with propose d dates. Explain how your timeline will provide enough time to foster lear ning amongst the learners.
\nGrant Amount Requested
\nEnter the grant amount you are requestin g for this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.< /p>\n
Project Expenses Table
\nIn the first colum n\, list all expenses related to the project.
\nIn the second column \, provide a short explanation of the expense.
\nIn the third column \, note what type of funding will cover the expense (LAE Grant\, Other Gra nt Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).
\nIn the fourth colu mn\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.
\nAdditionally\, please thoroughly revie w the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
\n< strong>Project Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)< /strong>
\nThe Project Expenses Narrative should align with the Proj ect Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible about 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 consider:
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Your organization’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following criter ia. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
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uality of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrates a stro
ng arts learning project.
What panelists will be think ing about: Does the application clearly outline the important det ails of the arts learning project?
\nIntegrity of Propo
sed Project
\nApplication demonstrates an asset-based premis
e that centers the voice of the learners.
What panelis ts will be thinking about: Does the application articulate the sp ecific assets and contributions of the community of learners and collabora tors involved? Does the application articulate how the proposed project re flects or responds to the community of learners involved? Does the communi ty of learners have a voice and agency in the development and implementati on of the project?
\nPotential Impact
\nA
pplication centers expected benefit to learners.
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defined and relevant for the learners invo lved?
\nViability
\nApplication demonstra
tes a strong project plan and appropriateness of budget.
All applications are subj ect to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for completeness and eligibility. Applications that are incomp lete or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for panel r eview and funding.
\nEligible applications are then evaluated by ind ependent review panels made up of arts learning specialists from communiti es throughout the state. They evaluate each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\nPane lists 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 participat e in the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. A pplicants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recom mendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commission ers for approval.
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This program does not fund the f ollowing:
\nThis list is not comprehensive.
\nAdditionally\ , according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be s pent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or ot herwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, th e flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into consideration gen eral standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values o f the American public” within funded programs.
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Leading up to t he application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webinar-style information sessions and workshops to help prospective appli cants in preparing competitive applications.
\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 2:00 p
m
A recordings of this session available below.
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The following videos w alk applicants through the key components of the applications for both Lif elong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.
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Join Creative Flagstaff and the Arizona Commission on the Arts to learn more about Crea tive Aging\, an exciting national movement to advance understanding of the vital relationship between creative expression and healthy aging. The Art s Commission’s Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, and AZ Creati ve Aging Coordinator and teaching artist Angelina Ramirez will provide an interactive exploration of the different approaches used across the contin uum of care\, and the research which shows that older adults who are engag ed in the arts experience better overall health\, enjoy a higher quality o f life\, and are more active in their communities.
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Introduction to Creative Aging
\nSaturday\, May 18\,
2024
\n3:00pm – 4:30pm
The Peak
s\, 3150 N. Winding Brook Rd
\nFlagstaff\, Arizona 86001
Participation is free. Advance registration is required.
\nAnyone i nterested in the relationship between the arts and quality of life for old er adults\, including aging or healthcare service organization staff\, car egivers\, volunteers\, teaching artists\, and arts organizations are invit ed to join.
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