NYSCA applicants are notified by mail and email of the Council's funding decisions. If you get a grant, there are a few things you must do, in addition to your arts activities, to comply with the terms of the Cultural Services Contract. While we may provide you with reminder notices regarding award requirements, failure to receive such notice does not relieve you of your responsibility to comply with all applicable award requirements.

Notification of Grant Decision/Cultural Services Contract

Grantees receive a Cultural Services Contract that details one or more grants awarded to the organization. This contract is an agreement that the grantee will provide certain services in return for Council funding.

The Council treats its contractual obligations with the utmost seriousness and expects the same from grantees. Noncompliance with the terms of the Cultural Services Contract may require the return of funds to the state, and may affect subsequent requests for support.

Organizations must notify the Council promptly concerning any difficulties in complying with contract terms or of any material changes in the information provided about contracted programs or services. Notifications of changes in contracted programs or services must be made before the end of the grant period.

Crediting NYSCA

Proper acknowledgement of NYSCA funds is essential to informing the public that state tax dollars are used to support local arts programs and services. It is therefore stipulated in the Cultural Services Contract that grantees credit NYSCA in press releases, advertisements, programs, and other materials offered to the public. Failure to comply may jeopardize future NYSCA funding.

For organizations receiving General Operating Support, acknowledgement of NYSCA support is required for all public programs and services.

Any questions about proper acknowledgement of NYSCA support may be directed to the Program that reviewed the request or to the Council's Public Information Office.

Final Reports

All grantees must submit a final report for each grant received demonstrating their compliance with the terms of the Cultural Services Contract. Final report forms are part of the organization's electronic file and are completed and submitted on-line. The final report due dates are September 30, December 31, and March 31. The due date for each organization is printed on every award letter and contract, and is displayed on your NYSCA file home page. In addition, an email reminder will be sent to every grantee about two weeks before the final report is due.

Organizations that fail to submit a final report for each grant awarded will not be allowed to register for new or ongoing (multi-year) funding. Organizations with final reports due dates of March 31 or September 30 will not receive grant contracts until those reports are submitted and approved.