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General
Operating Support
Registration deadline:
January 22, 2010 General Operating Support (GOS) is unrestricted support for ongoing institutional operating activities of organizations whose central mission is to provide public programs and/or services in the media arts. GOS is designed to support organizations that demonstrate a consistent track record of artistic achievement, public service, and managerial competence. The Council examines the nature, scope, and quality of an organization's programs and activities when considering the provision and level of GOS support. GOS support reflects NYSCA's recognition of the artistic and organizational capabilities of qualified arts and cultural organizations. GOS grants will not exceed 25% of an organization's budget. GOS support is awarded on a multi-year basis. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to apply for GOS, an organization must meet each of the following conditions. Primary focus is film or the media artsAt least three consecutive years of previous NYSCA funding support from the Electronic Media and Film Program Paid staff Non-arts and non-cultural organizations are not eligible for GOS funding and are referred to the General Program Support funding category. Eligibility for Other NYSCA Funds Organizations receiving General Operating Support from the Electronic Media and Film Program are not eligible for additional support in the Program. Additional funds may be requested from other discipline programs of the Council. Please be reminded of the Council's four-request limit. Application Instructions The on-line application form
includes the following
questions and a project budget. Required support materials are listed
below. First-time GOS applicants are strongly advised to consult with Program staff well before the January 22 registration deadline. Application Narrative Questions Artistic/Programmatic 1. Organizational
Context 2. Program Overview 3. Changes and
Developments 4. Challenges Managerial/Fiscal 5. Staff 6. Governance 7. Organizational
Development 8. Finances 9. Facilities Service to the Public 10. Current Audience 11. Membership 12. Marketing 13. Online Resources 14. Assessment 15. Community Context Support Materials Support material must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Program by the application deadline. If you want support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. 1. Provide one copy each of sample programs and organizational flyers, catalogs or brochures of the past two years. Also provide your program schedule, including a list of media artists and works presented over the past two years.2. Resumés of any new key personnel 3. Provide CDs,
DVDs or reference a website for viewing sample
work. Provide one
or two cued work
samples totaling no more than 10 minutes. Each sample should be on a
separate
CD or DVD or single web address. See NYSCA
Digital Media/Work Samples Technical Instructions
for tips on
providing support
materials on CDs or DVDs. 4.
Provide work samples in cases where training or
workshops (up to 10 minutes) or publications (one copy) are a principal
activity. 5.
(optional) One copy of the long-range or strategic plan Note: Work samples are a critical component of the review process in this Program. |
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