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

The Special Projects category offers support for projects in the contemporary visual arts field that do not fit into any of the previously-described funding categories. These requests generally represent short-term, focused opportunities that assist the growth, development, or stabilization of applicant organizations. New applicants are welcome and are encouraged to consult with Program staff in advance of the March registration deadline. This category cannot be used to commission public art or support an individual artist. Requests to this category must demonstrate the potential to advance the applicant organization's mission and goals through investigation of a new direction or more in-depth investigation of a current area.

Note: Applicants are limited to one request in 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. Project Overview
Briefly describe the project and its development. Describe the importance of this request to the growth, stabilization, or development of your organization or the field.

2. Project Staff
List principal staff members who are responsible for this work? Identify any outside consultant(s), noting their qualifications and role in the project. If a consultant is to be contracted, how will this professional be chosen?

3. Evaluation
How will this project be evaluated? Is this a part of a long-range plan?

4. Finances
Describe the sources of funding for this request, noting any additional fundraising plans.

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. Up to a total of 10 images on CD-ROM, if appropriate to project

2. Representative sample brochures and marketing flyers