Registration Deadline: March 3
Application deadline: April 1, July 1

General Program Support (GPS) is unrestricted support for ongoing media arts programming. GPS is designed to support qualifying organizations that have a consistent track record of artistic achievement, public service and managerial competence in their media art programming. GPS support reflects NYSCA's recognition of the artistic and programmatic capabilities of qualified arts and cultural organizations. GPS is awarded on a multi-year basis.

General Program Support is intended to serve

Arts and cultural organizations that have significant activities in this Program and receive GOS from another Program. Example: an art museum with an established film and video department.

Organizations that are not primarily arts or cultural organizations but have significant media arts programming. Example: a library with an ongoing new media program.

Organizations that would otherwise make two or more applications within this Program for support of ongoing activity. Example: a community arts center with an annual film festival and youth media workshops.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for GPS, the organization must meet each of the following conditions.

Significant ongoing programming in film and the media arts

At least three years of previous NYSCA funding support from the Electronic Media and Film Program

Administrative or professional staff in place to satisfactorily implement those specific programmatic activities

Eligibility for Other NYSCA Funds

Organizations receiving General Program Support from the Electronic Media and Film Program are not eligible for additional support in the Program with the exception of Services to the Field. 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. Complete Events Schedule form and Workshops/Classes fork, where relevant. Required support materials are listed below.

First-time GOS applicants are strongly advised to consult with Program staff well before the March 1 registration deadline.

Application Narrative Questions

1. Program Overview
Describe media arts programs and services planned for the coming year, highlighting new or expanded activities and intended audiences. Include future plans or any long range objectives.

2. Changes and Developments
Describe any significant changes or developments in the organization since last reviewed by the Council.

3. Finances
Describe plans, projects and activities for meeting current and future expenses. Describe ways in which the Board is involved with this work.

4. Organizational Development
Describe the role of the Board and staff in the development and the ongoing assessment of programs and services. How are programs and other institutional initiatives evaluated and assessed?

5. Audience
How does programming support audience awareness and understanding of the media arts? Describe the nature and range of activity supporting this work.

6. Facilities
Briefly describe the organization's facilities as they relate to programming and services. What is your maintenance plan and schedule for technology-based programs and operations? What is your plan for technology upgrades?

7. Context
What other organizations are providing similar or complementary arts services to the community? And, are you working in partnership with any organizations or across departments within your own organization?

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. Representative samples of program brochures and promotional flyers (2 copies per item)

2. Resumés of key personnel

3. Work samples in cases where training/workshops (up to 10 minutes) or publications (2 copies) are a principal activity