Registration deadline: March 3
Application deadlines: April 1, July 1, September 5

Grants are available for projects that advance the professional/organizational development of a defined arts constituency or service area. This category supports the delivery of specific service initiatives focusing on long-term developmental objectives of the targeted constituency(ies). Services may include legal and accounting issues, fiscal and organization management, projects that utilize technology to serve the field, professional development for individual artists, and cultural data gathering and analysis that report on the impact of the arts in communities or statewide. The Program encourages collaboration between two or more organizations within this category.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Required support materials are listed below.

Application Narrative Questions

1. Program Summary
Briefly describe the proposed service and how it relates to other programs in the organization. Provide a specific timetable for the project.

2. Audience/Constituency
Describe the constituency to be served and the level of use. Identify methods used to determine the need for this service and outline specific goals of the project related to that need. If applicable, detail the process you will use for selection of participants.

3. Service Delivery
Describe how the organization can effectively deliver these services in terms of technical, administrative, and informational capacity. If a website or listserv is part of the service, how does it support the service(s) and how is it maintained?

4. Project Staff
Identify key staff, advisors, and consultants providing the service, summarizing their credentials and roles. If selection of project personnel is pending, describe the process and outline the qualifications of individuals being sought.

5. Outreach and Marketing
Outline the outreach plan for the proposed service. Include efforts to reach constituents in under-represented communities. Provide cost or fees associated with the project.

6. Finances
Describe any plans, projects, and activities for meeting the expenses of this project.

7. Evaluation
Describe the methods for ongoing assessment and evaluation. If the proposed project is a one-time event, what are your intended outcomes and how will they be assessed?

Support Materials

Support materials 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 relevant printed materials (2 copies)

2. Sample questionnaires and in-take forms or evaluations of the services

3. Listing of program participants, if ongoing

4. Resumés for consultants, facilitators, speakers, etc.