Deadline: 30-Nov-20
The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County is now accepting applications for its Community Arts Grants for 2021.
The year 2020 has been unprecedented in terms of how it has impacted their local arts and culture organizations. So if you were awarded a grant last year and were unable to complete your project, the foundation encourage you to still apply for a Community Arts Grant for 2021.
Objectives
- To promote the study of art, music, or culture;
- To preserve cultural resources;
- To further the appreciation of the arts.
Funding Information
- The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County is offering Community Arts Grants up to $1,000 to initiate or further a worthwhile project that encourages cultural awareness among Harrison County residents and/or supports arts or cultural organizations in the area.
Project Activities
- Public artwork for community beautification;
- Produce a theatrical or musical work;
- Student internships;
- Public exhibitions;
- Maintain historic properties and artifacts;
- Plan an arts appreciation program;
- Field trip to a museum;
- Student-produced presentation or documentary on an arts or culture subject.
Requirements
- Any organization submitting a proposal must use the current project summary, project narrative, and itemized budget forms.
- The proposed project/activity must be accomplished by December 31, 2021.
- One organization or entity may submit multiple projects. However, that one organization’s total requested funds must not exceed the grant’s maximum allowance. Public and private school programs are exempt from this requirement.
- All recipients will attend the Cultural Foundation’s annual meeting in late January or February.
- They request that you distribute Cultural Foundation brochures at your event and acknowledge the Cultural Foundation in any advertising or press materials for the project.
- Those organizations receiving a grant award will be required to submit a final report and photographs no later than 60 days after the project’s completion.
Community Arts Grant Project Narrative
Please respond to the following questions in the order they appear. Number each and retype the sentences. If the questions do not pertain, then indicate with “not applicable” for your response. Please keep your responses brief.
- In 200 words or less, explain the project, its theme, and what you intend for it to accomplish?
- Why is there a need for this kind of project, and how will it meet that need?
- Describe, in as much detail as possible, the timetable or schedule for the project.
- List and give the backgrounds of the key project leaders.
- Is the sponsoring organization tax-exempt, private organization, non-incorporated, or school-affiliated?
- How do you plan to publicize the project?
- How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your project?
- Will there be any materials produced by the project? If yes, how will they be used during the project period and in the future?
- Provide whatever additional information you think is pertinent to this application.
For more information, visit http://theculturalfoundation.org/programs/community-arts-grants/