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Grant Seeker WorkshopOrganizations & Schools
Online Webinar05.04.2011
About the Vermont Arts Council
Our mission is to advance and preserve the arts at the center of Vermont communities.
About the Vermont Arts Council
GOALS
THREEExpand and Sustain Council's Ability to Serve
TWOCommunicate the
Public Valueof the Arts
ONEEncourage
Participationin the Arts
About the Vermont Arts Council
Services BI-WEEKLY ARTMAIL
NETWORKING & CONVENING
ARTS DIRECTORY
ARTS CALENDAR
STATEWIDE INITIATIVES
TEACHING ROSTER
AWARDS & CITATIONS
ART SUPPORTSJOBS Did you know that artists and writers makeup over 3% of Vermont’s workforce?
TOWNS Seven million visitors a year are attracted to Vermont by arts organizations alone.
KIDS Studies show that students who participate in the arts improve academic achievement.
The Arts are a $443 Million economic engine in Vermont,
with a state and local tax revenue impact of $19.5 Million.
Federal Funding: An Update
artsACTIONfund.org
Our Grant Programs
Check out what’son the menu
ORGANIZATIONS
FIXED Deadlines
Community ArtsArts Organizations .................................. $1,000-$5,000 Non-Arts Organization ............................ $1,000-$2,500
Arts Learning............$1,000-$5,000
Arts Partnership ….. $4,000-$7,000
ROLLING Deadlines
Technical Assistance (Arts Orgs only)
.................................. $250-$1,000
SCHOOLS
FIXED Deadlines – June 1st
Arts Learning ………….. $1,000-$5,000
ROLLING Deadlines – July 1st & on
Teaching Artist Residency .................................... $500-$1,500Teaching Artist Express .......................................... $250 - $500
Cultural Routes Bus Grants .............................. $200
For Artists
Fixed DeadlinesCreation (May 2nd)…………………….….$3,000
Rolling DeadlinesArtist Development ………………$250 - $1,000
Intermittently AvailableArt in State Buildings Program ....… varies
ARTISTS
HOORAY!
YOU'VE FOUND THE PROGRAM
FOR YOU!
Stop.
BEFOREyou begin yourapplication…
READ THEGUIDELINES
(we mean it)
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
(plus program-specific guidelines, too)
STILL got questions?
2. Call our Staff
(in that order. but we are really, totally here for you)
Applying for a Grant Online
What does the Panel want to know?
WHO is involved? WHO will benefit?
WHY is it important?WHY are you doing it?
WHEN is it taking place?
WHAT is your project?
WHERE is it taking place?
Marketing and OutreachWebsite, Social Media, Press Releases, etc.
AccessibilityFacility, Programmatic
EvaluationPublic Value, Communication to the Public, Constituent Feedback
Applying for a Grant Online
www.vermont.cgweb.org
Applying for a Grant Online
Applying for a Grant Online
Applying for a Grant Online
Anatomy of a VAC Grant
ITEMS OF NOTE:
•Using a Fiscal Agent
•Underserved Constituencies
•The Budget & Budget Narrative
•Key Individuals
•Digital Support Materials
•Authorizing Official
•Publicity and Promotions
•Final Reporting Requirements
Regular Budget (1:1 match)
$6,000 cash expenses$3,000 other income$3,000 VAC grant request
Underserved Budget (1:2 match+)
$6,000 cash expenses .
$2,000 other income + $2,000 in kind contributions$4,000 VAC grant request
Grant Project Budgets
Pie Chart
1:1 Cash Match 2:1 Underserved Match
50%66%
50%33%
33%
Arts Council Grant Other Income In Kind Sources
Grant Project Budgets
Anatomy of a VAC GrantAnatomy of a VAC Grant
ITEMS OF NOTE:
•Using a Fiscal Agent
•Underserved Constituencies
•The Budget & Budget Narrative
•Key Individuals
•Digital Support Materials
•Authorizing Official
•Publicity and Promotions
•Final Reporting Requirements
FINAL ONLINE SUBMISSION
You must submit your application onlineno later than 11:59 PM EST on the deadline date.
Applying for a Grant Online
Helpful HintHave others read your application
before you submit.
Helpful HintDon’t wait until the last minute!
11:59 PM BY OUR CLOCK!
Helpful HintDon’t wait until the last minute
Before 4:30 PM
After 4:30 PM
WHEN IN DOUBT...
READ GUIDELINES…
…THEN CALL US
Applying for a Grant Online
Review Process
SONIAPANEL PROCESS (or, why we need 7 copies of stuff)
The Panel Process
Grant Seeker WorkshopOrganizations & Schools
Online Webinar05.04.2011