The Meridian Arts Commission requests proposals from local youth theater and performing arts organizations, professionals, and educators for performing arts projects that will feature, include, and benefit Meridian youth.
Donor Name: Meridian Arts Commission
State: Idaho
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/02/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Total funding available from MAC is $7,000. Selected applicants may receive a full or partial award of up to $3,500.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations currently registered with the Idaho Secretary of State or individuals who are performing arts professionals or performing arts educators are eligible to respond. Organizations with nonprofit status will be given preference. The opportunity to respond is open to applicants regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disability. Applicants shall be ineligible who are, employ, or allow to volunteer: any person convicted of any charge involving, or related to, a child or children, elderly persons, and/or other vulnerable persons; any charge involving, or related to, use of or possession of drugs or illicit substances; or any charge of battery, assault, telephone harassment, stalking, or violation of a protective order.
Project Requirements
Each selected applicant must:
- Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City of Meridian setting forth specific conditions of participation prior to project initiation. A sample agreement is available upon request.
- By August 30, 2024, present a performing arts production to the public that features, includes, and benefits Meridian youth.
- Complete all activity, including submission of a final report and invoices, by September 6, 2024.
- Conduct all activities within Meridian city limits or area of impact.
- Conduct all activities in a facility fully accessible to, and make all activities accessible to, all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disability.
- Reserve and pay all related costs for audition, rehearsal, and performance space.
- Obtain all necessary royalties and scripts.
- Schedule and hold open, public auditions for youth, and provide those auditioning with all necessary materials to do so.
- If fees are collected from cast members, limit fees collected from each cast member to an amount not to exceed $250.00, and must offer financial assistance to ensure participation regardless of ability to pay.
- Provide all necessary staff to provide the services and deliverables commissioned by MAC.
- Provide all necessary costumes, props, and set.
- Publicize all opportunities to audition for, participate in, and watch the final production(s).
- Include MAC logo on materials.
For more information, visit Meridian Arts Commission.
