Deadline: 15-Dec-20
The Tri-County Arts Council is accepting applications for the Individual Artist Grant Program to provide support for community-based arts & cultural activities.
Founded in 1977, The New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program (DEC) was developed to ensure New York State’s cultural funding reached every part of the state. In 2000, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) appointed the Tri-County Arts Council (previously Cattaraugus County Arts Council) to administer the DEC Program for Cattaraugus, and soon after gained administration of Allegany and Chautauqua counties.
Tri-County Arts Council seeks proposals of high-artistic merit that will create the opportunity for the artist. Proposals will also be evaluated based on the level and degree of artistic and creative growth the project provides for the individual artist. Visual, literary, media, musical, multidimensional, and performing artists are all encouraged to apply.
Funding Information
- The Individual Artist (IA) grant opportunity provides an award from $1000 to $2,500 directly to an individual artist for the creation of new work in a community setting.
- Awards are based on merit and the proposed project outlined.
- This process is highly competitive, but priority may be placed on awarding at least one artist from each county, at the discretion of the panel.
What Does the Individual Artist Grant Fund?
- The artist may expend this grant support on expenses directly related to the proposed project. Such expenses can include but are not limited to artist stipend, consumable materials and supplies, mileage, site preparation, and any other expenses directly related to the planning, creation, and completion of an artistic project outlined in the grant request.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for this grant, applicant artists must:
- Currently reside in Cattaraugus, Allegany, or Chautauqua County and have done so for at least one year prior to the application deadline of December 15, 2020.
- Provide proof of residency (copy of Driver’s License or utility bill)
- Maintain a legal mailing address within the county during the grant project.
- Be 18 years of age or older and cannot be enrolled in any degree program.
- Propose a project that takes place entirely and solely within the county you reside.
- Propose a project that takes place between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
How Do I Apply?
- The Individual Artist grant application consists of several components including an application form, narrative, and requires the applicant to submit support materials. All components must be completed in full to be eligible for funding. The 2021 Individual Artist application forms can be found on the GRANTS section.
- Intent to Apply: All applicants should try to submit a form stating your intent to apply. This form is available for download and can be returned via mail or emailed to the Grants Administrator. This helps provide the Tri-County Arts Council with information on new and returning applicants as well as to better track incoming applications and those seeking informational guidance. Applicants who intend to submit an application must submit this form at least 2 weeks before the application deadline, no later than (December 1, 2020)
- Application Form: All grants employ a fillable word document. If you do not have Microsoft Word on your computer please download a free trial version for this grant request. This document can be downloaded to your computer saved as many times as needed. This document will be combined with other required information and submitted as a PDF to the Grants Administrator.
For more information, visit https://www.myartscouncil.net/dec-grants.html
