Arts Resiliency Fund - Arts Organizations           Operating Grant Application

Culver City Arts Foundation (CAF) is offering grants up to $5,000 to Culver City arts organizations to support their ongoing operating costs. DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply by October 14, 2022.

PURPOSE

Intended to assist the many local arts organizations that have been facing economic hardship over the past few years, this grant funding is not tied to a specific program or activity, but is intended to offset general overhead expenses, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries/benefits, office equipment, technology, and materials, or be used to increase accessibility. Culver Arts wants local arts organizations to remain in Culver City, grow and reach wider audiences, and spend less time keeping the lights on and more time making art and inspiring creativity. 

ELIGIBILITY

  • Grantees must be a non-profit organization, with preference given to organizations designated 501c3.

  • The primary mission of the organization must be art making, arts programming, and/or arts access.

  • Organizations must be headquartered AND primarily operating in Culver City.

  • Organizations must be currently operating and have been in operations for at least two consecutive years.

  • Organizations can work in any art discipline or across disciplines, including but not limited to: dance, theatre, music, filmmaking, visual arts, digital art, spoken word, poetry, novels, essays, stage plays, and screenplays.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete and submit grant application.  

  • Submit copy of organization’s non-profit determination letter issued by the IRS.

  • Submit materials that demonstrate artistic quality, publicity materials, press, and/or audience outreach. Limit three (3) items.

  • Submit any questions and all materials to aliciaide@icloud.com.

PROCESS

  • Grant applications are due by September 30, 2022. 

  • Complete applications will be evaluated by a grant panel in October 2022. 

  • Panel recommendations will then be presented to the Culver Arts Foundation Board for approval at the October 19, 2022 Board meeting and announced shortly thereafter.

REVIEW

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should receive two confirmations: receipt of application form and receipt of additional materials.

  • Grant Panel will consider, among other things: artistic quality of past work/activities; distinctiveness or artwork/programming; planned programming/activities; audiences served; outreach efforts; potential impact within Culver City; operating budget; and cultural equity.

GRANTEE EXPECTATIONS

  • Grantees will be encouraged to attend CAF sponsored events.

  • Grantees will be required to:

  • Sign a contract

  • Feature CAF credit/logo in Organization’s promotion

  • Provide CAF with programming info and digital files to distribute in CAF communications

  • Submit a final report within 12 months of grant issuance

INSTRUCTIONS

Complete the application form and submit required materials to aliciaide@icloud.com by September 30, 2022.



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Email *
Legal Name of Organization *
Name and Title of Organziation Contact *
Organization Address *
Is Organization headquartered in Culver City? *
Does Organization provide access/services/programming in Culver City?
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If you answered Yes to the question above, please indicate where access/services/programming is provided.
Organization Phone Number *
Contact Phone Number (if different)
Organization Website *
What is your Organization's mission? (100 words) *
Describe organization’s primary objectives, primary audience, and primary activities. (1000 words) *
List Organizations Operating Budget *
Current Year Total Income *
Curent Year Total Expenses *
Prior Year Total Income *
Prior Year Total Expenses *
Describe Organizations primary source of income (50 words) *
Describe Organizations primary expenses (50 words) *
Describe significant budget variances in past two-three years. (50 words) *
List Board Members *
Describe Organization’s staffing levels and status (full-time, part-time, consulting, paid, volunteer) (50 words)
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List Primary Staff Names & Titles
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Describe recent activities/programming and what is planned for next 12-18 months (500 words)
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 Describe organization’s audience(s) (250 words)
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Describe ongoing/planned publicity activities and accessibility efforts (250 words)

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Describe how would Organization would use grant funding? (250 words)

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Describe how COVID has impacted Organization? (250 words)

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How much funding is requested? (up to $5,000)

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Does Organization need assistance from CAF to locate partners or venues or other non-financial support?

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If you answered Yes to the previous question, please describe.

How did you hear about this grant program?

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Is there any other information you wish to share with CAF? (100 words)
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