Franklin County Arts Council is accepting applications for Multicultural Grassroots Grant for all Franklin County-based multicultural organizations (defined as African American, Asian American, Latino, or Native American arts groups) for project and operating support.
Donor Name: Franklin County Arts Council
State: North Carolina
County: Franklin County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/14/2022
Details:
Funded through the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program (GAP), this program is intended to provide Franklin County citizens’ access to quality arts experiences.
Priorities for Funding
- First Priority: Arts organizations like symphonies, galleries, theaters, art guilds, choral societies, dance companies and music presenters that are not receiving any other funding through the N.C. Arts Council.
- Second Priority: Arts learning and arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists.
- Third Priority: Civic, municipal, or community-based organizations providing quality art experiences for the greater community.
Criteria
- Eligible organizations must have been in operation for at least one year, and while nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is preferred, organizations that are nonprofit in nature may also apply. Applicants must reside and carry out projects within Franklin County. Individuals are not eligible to apply for Multicultural Grassroots Grants. All projects must occur between July 1, 2021, and June 15, 2022, and grant amounts range from $500 and up.
- Grant funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization. Typical uses of project-based expenses include program expenses such as professional artists’ fees and travel, space rental, advertising, marketing and publicity, website and electronic media, scripts, costumes, sets, props, music, and equipment rental. If the organization is applying for project support for artist-led programming, the majority of the artists must be African American, Asian American, Latino, or Native American. Operating expenses for qualified arts organizations include salaries, telephone, office supplies, printing, postage, rent, utilities, insurance, and equipment rental. Projects must take place before June 15, 2022. Operational support will cover the period of January – June 2022.
What the Grant will Fund
- Program expenses for projects of high artistic merit including artist fees and travel, space rental, marketing, advertising, costumes, sets, props, music, and equipment rental.
- Limited operating expenses for arts organizations only.
What the Grant will Not Fund
- Individual applicants
- Art supplies
- Fundraising events or expenses
- Food or beverages
- Prizes, tuition, or scholarships
- School band activities or equipment
- Purchase of Artwork
- Internal programs for schools, colleges, universities, or libraries
- Programs with religious content
Review Criteria
- Artistic quality of proposed project or programs
- Community impact of project or programs
- Ability to plan and implement the project or programs
- Stability and fiscal responsibility of the organization
If you get Funded…
- Your organization will enter into a contractual agreement with Franklin County Arts Council.
- You are responsible for the timely submittal of No Overdue Tax Debts Form
- Your organization will complete a final report with
- Audience numbers
- Audience demographics
- Demonstrate use of N.C. Arts Council logo and Franklin County Arts Council logo and credit lines on promotional materials
- Grant payments may be distributed in installments
- Keep Franklin County Arts Council updated on the progress of your program. If something changes and you can’t use all the funds, Franklin County Arts Council must know by April.
NOTE: Late final reports=no funding next grant cycle.
For more information, visit Multicultural Grassroots Grants.
