FY19 Arts Build Communities Program Guidelines

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1 FY19 Arts Build Communities Program Guidelines Application Deadline: Project Activity between: October 1, 2018, 5:00 pm January 1, 2019 December 31, 2019 Applications must be submitted through the online grants portal Click here to go to our grants portal: Grant Range: $3,000 - $7,000 Contents About the Oregon Arts Commission... 2 Vision... 2 Mission... 2 Strategic Plan... 2 About the Arts Build Communities Grant Program... 2 Purpose of Arts Build Communities Grants... 2 Grant Award Amounts... 3 In-Kind Contributions... 3 Requirements & Limitations... 4 Matching Requirements... 4 Deadline... 4 Review Criteria... 5 Application Questions... 6 Assistance... 8 Access Compliance... 8 Appeal Process... 9 Risk Assessment... 9 Final Reports (for funded proposals only) Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 1 of 11

2 About the Oregon Arts Commission Vision The Oregon Arts Commission envisions a future where communities celebrate creative expression, artists and arts organizations thrive through robust public support, the arts are recognized as an essential economic driver and Oregon is recognized as a leader for equity and inclusion in the arts. Mission To enhance the quality of life for all Oregonians through the arts by stimulating creativity, leadership and economic vitality. Strategic Plan The Oregon Arts Commission s full strategic plan is available on our website at About the Arts Build Communities Grant Program Purpose of Arts Build Communities Grants Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants support projects that address local community need through arts-based projects. The program recognizes the role that the arts play in the broad cultural, social, educational, economic and tourism sectors of community life. Support is provided to arts and other community-based organizations to form local partnerships to strengthen communities through projects that connect the arts with local challenges, issues, needs and opportunities. The Arts Build Communities program encourages projects from communities that are underserved by arts services and access to arts programming. Successful projects illustrate the connection between artists and local arts resources with the goal of addressing broad community needs. Projects are encouraged that demonstrate access by underserved communities whose opportunities to experience the arts is limited by geography, ethnicity, economics or disability. The ABC grant program fosters partnerships which strengthen arts engagement, access and involvement in communities. Successful projects demonstrate building local capacity to strengthen the arts in a community through these local partnerships. Projects must support the integration of the arts and artists with community goals and may include new initiatives, new program development, cultural tourism and the expansion of existing arts and community development projects. This program does not support scholarships, construction, or the purchase and renovation of facilities. However, pre-development, design fees and community planning activities are eligible to apply. Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 2 of 11

3 For examples of past successful Arts Build Communities Projects go the following page on the OAC s website: Grant Award Amounts Arts Build Communities grants range from $3,000 to $ 7,000. The maximum request amount is $7,000. The Arts Commission has limited resources and not all eligible applicants will receive funding. A grant review panel will read and score ABC applications based on each proposal s merits in addressing the Grant Review Criteria. The panel will provide scores and ranking for the Commission to review. Those rankings will inform the Commission s final funding recommendation. Organizations that have been previously funded by the Arts Commission must fulfil final reporting requirements before new grant funds will be distributed. The Arts Commission does not prohibit organizations from including indirect costs in project budgets. However, a highly competitive application will include no more than the federal de minimus of 10%. Grant awards will not be paid out until after the start of the calendar year. Organizations should plan accordingly. In-Kind Contributions In-kind contributions are any non-cash contributions of time, services or property donated by individuals or organizations other than the applicant organization (thirdparty). In-kind contributions may include: Goods (computers, software, furniture and office equipment for use by your organizations or for special events), Services (meeting space, photocopy and mail services, administrative/financial support), or Expertise (legal, tax or business advice, marketing and website development, strategic planning). Examples of in-kind contributions: A consultant regularly charges $1000 but gives you a reduced rate of $600. The full value is $1000 but $600 is a fee and $400 is an in-kind donation. The local newspaper regularly charges $350 for an ad but they are giving it you for free. The in-kind donation is $350. Volunteer time should be calculated using: Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 3 of 11

4 Requirements & Limitations Matching Requirements Arts Build Communities grant awards much be matched dollar-for-dollar with earned, contributed or in-kind support. The most competitive applications have funding commitments from other grantmakers or sources. Federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts makes up a portion of Arts Build Communities Grant awards. Because of this, Arts Build Communities Grants are typically not eligible for use as a match for other federal funds. Organizations with projects that include a high percentage of federal funds are encouraged to contact the Oregon Arts Commission s Community Arts Coordinator with questions about federal match requirements. Deadline All applications for the Arts Build Communities grant program must be submitted through our grants portal: no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 1, 2018, to receive consideration for funding. The Arts Commission is not responsible for late applications and cannot guarantee processing of applications submitted after the published deadline. Eligibility Applicants for Arts Build Communities grants must meet the following eligibility criteria: Be a unit of municipal government (including libraries, schools and Tribal governments); or Have IRS 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status (organizations using a fiscal sponsorship are not eligible to apply); Have a DUNS number; and Have corporate, non-profit status in the state of Oregon. The Oregon Arts Commission may request more information, and has final determination on eligibility. Limitations Arts Build Communities Grants may not be used for the following: Capital construction; Tuition assistance or scholarships for college, university or other degree bearing courses of study; Activities that have already been completed; Offset of previous operating or project deficits; Services to entities located outside of Oregon; or Events whose primary focus is to raise funds for a non-arts purpose. Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 4 of 11

5 How Applications are Reviewed Review Criteria The following review criteria will be used to evaluate Arts Build Communities Grant applications for project excellence and merit (0 is the lowest score): I. Project Quality (0-20 points) o What community problem issue or need is being addressed through this project? How was the need for the project identified? Who does it most directly affect? How does the project respond to the identified problem issue or need? How does it serve the intended population or audience? o Describe how the intended audience is engaged in the planning and implementation. o Describe the project s artistic excellence and artistic merit. o What are the qualifications and relevant experience of those involved in managing the project? (You may also upload brief artist bios with this application.) o How will the project build relationships & connect the arts with community life? II. Partners and Collaborators (0-15 points) o Describe the roles of up to three key project partners and collaborators in the planning and implementation of the project. Indicating if they are committed (have agreed to take part in the project, been part of planning and have committed resources,) at the time of application. III. Project Outcomes and Community Impact (0-30 points) o Describe the project outcome(s) in detail. Include in this description the following: What issues and/or opportunities will this project address? What will change as a result of this project within the project period? Does the project anticipate long-term community impact or outcomes related to the identified condition? If so, what are the long-term changes and outcomes? What will be the impact of project outcome(s) on the community? Relevance of identified critical issues to the arts and broader community Milestones and key dates (Timeline including locations, people, dates, etc.) Community and population reached and how and why they were selected Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 5 of 11

6 How the arts will strengthen this community and the benefit to both (arts and community) IV. Organizational Capacity (0-15 points) o How does this project align with the mission and experience of the applicant organization? o Describe the relevant management capacity and experience of the applicant organization. o Describe the capacity and management of applicant organization in relation to managing this project. o Provide a budget that is accurate, clear and adequate to the project scope (use budget template). o Includes a Project Budget V. Access (0-10 points) o How does the project ensure broadly inclusive access to diverse populations including communities across ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, people with varying disabilities, and socio-economic status? o Does the project planning define and target a particular underserved population or community, (such as residents of a housing authority or those affected by rural setting)? How will people within that group be ensured access to participate in the project? VI. Evaluation (0-10 points) o What plans are in place to effectively measure the success, impact, and outcomes of the project? o Who will be responsible for implementing and reporting the evaluation? (Click here to view the NEA's definition of artistic excellence and artistic merit: Application Questions Project Summary Provide a brief description of the proposed project and outcomes. Briefly describe how outcomes will be accomplished and specifically how Arts Commission funds will be used. Identify the intended community and audience to be served. (Please use no more than 500 characters) Use the following language template to complete the project summary: XYZ Organization requests, $Amount.to support Project Name. Grant funds will be used to project purpose (For example, pay artist fees, provide transportation, or purchase art supplies, etc.) Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 6 of 11

7 Project Quality (Maximum 3500 characters) What community problem issue or need is being addressed through this project? How was the need for the project identified? Who does it most directly affect? How does the project respond to the identified problem issue or need? How does it serve the intended population or audience? Describe how the intended audience is engaged in the planning and implementation. Describe the project s artistic excellence and artistic merit. What are the qualifications and relevant experience of those involved in managing the project? (You may also upload brief artist bios with this application.) How will the project build relationships & connect the arts with community life? Partners and Collaborators (Maximum 2500 characters) Describe the roles of up to three key project partners and collaborators in the planning and implementation of the project. Indicate if they are committed (have agreed to take part in the project, been part of planning and committed resources,) at the time of application. (The same format will be used for up to three project partners) 1. Organization Name Contact phone Committed? Yes/No What skills and/or resources does this partner bring to the project? (Maximum 200 characters) What will this partner do to bring about the successful completion of the project? (Maximum 200 characters) Project Outcomes and Community Impact (Maximum 3000 characters) Describe the project outcome(s) in detail. Include in this description the following: What issues and/or opportunities will this project address? What will change as a result of this project within the project period? Does the project anticipate long-term community impact or outcomes related to the identified condition? If so, what are the long-term changes and outcomes? What will be the impact of project outcome(s) on the community? Relevance of identified critical issues to the arts and broader community Milestones and key dates (Timeline including locations, people, dates, etc.) Community and population reached and how and why they were selected How the arts will strengthen this community and the benefit to both (arts and community) Organizational Capacity (Maximum 2500 characters) Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 7 of 11

8 How does this project align with the mission and experience of the applicant organization? Describe the relevant management capacity and experience of the applicant organization. Describe the capacity and management of applicant organization in relation to managing this project. Provide a budget that is accurate, clear and adequate to the project scope (use budget template). Access (Maximum 1500 characters) How does the project ensure broadly inclusive access to diverse populations including communities across ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, people with varying disabilities, and socio-economic status? Does the project planning define and target a particular underserved population or community, (such as residents of a housing authority or those affected by rural setting)? How will people within that group be ensured access to participate in the project? Evaluation (Maximum 1500 characters) What plans are in place to effectively measure the success, impact, and outcomes of the project? Who will be responsible for implementing and reporting the evaluation? Assistance Assistance with technical requirements and project scope is available from the Arts Commission staff prior to the application deadline. Applicants may also seek feedback after funding decisions have been made. Call or arts.grants@oregon.gov with questions. Copies of the guidelines are available online at Access Compliance Any entity that provides services to the public must certify that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42, USC Sec , et seq. and agrees not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, sex, marital status, political opinion, familial status, national origin, age, gender, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, military status, gender identity and source of income or disability status. The Arts Commission provides assistance to Oregon arts groups on issues of access. Contact the Oregon Arts Commission at (503) or arts.grants@oregon.gov for information or assistance. TDD assistance is available at (800) Applicants will certify their compliance within the online application. Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 8 of 11

9 Appeal Process The Oregon Arts Commission recognizes that procedural errors may occur in the application process. The Arts Commission is committed to acknowledging errors and responding to rectify the effects of an error. Appeals may not be made on the basis of an applicant s disagreement with the advisory panel s assessment of application and how it met the review criteria. Disagreement with the judgment of the panel or the amount of the award is not grounds for an appeal. Applicants considering an appeal should contact the Arts Commission s Assistant Director, David Huff, at or david.huff@oregon.gov for advice and guidance. Letters of appeal must be submitted to the Arts Commission s Executive Director within 30 days of the panel meeting. Appeals are reviewed and acted on by the Arts Commission s Board. Appeals may result in an approval of an award or an increase in the award amount if the applicant can satisfactorily document that the application was misrepresented or improperly reviewed through no fault of the applicant. If the appeal is supported by the Arts Commission s Board, funds will be awarded only if they are available. Organizations not meeting one or more of the eligibility requirements as determined by staff are encouraged to discuss the decision with staff. Appeals concerning eligibility determination may be made. Letters of appeal must be submitted to the Arts Commission s Executive Director within 15 days from the decision. Appeals are reviewed and acted on by an Arts Commission committee. All decisions made by the Arts Commission board or committees are final. Risk Assessment Prior to making awards, the Arts Commission checks all applicants against the federal active exclusion list. Organizations and individuals currently under active exclusion are not eligible to receive funds. For more information visit about active exclusions visit Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 9 of 11

10 Final Reports (for funded proposals only) Information is required from applicants at the conclusion of the grant period. To help the Arts Commission report on the results of public funding, arts organizations receiving grants must complete a final report. Final reports must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the completion of the grant period (January 30). All grantees are subject to periodic monitoring by the Oregon Arts Commission and must retain fiscal records for a period of three (3) years following completion of the grant period. Organizations that have been previously funded by the Arts Commission must fulfill all final reporting obligations before new grant funds will be distributed. Grant funds will be withheld until outstanding prior final reports have been completed and filed with the Arts Commission. Information about how to submit a final report will be ed to grantees in advance of the final report deadline. Organizations that have been previously funded by the Arts Commission must fulfill final reporting requirements before new grant funds will be distributed. The following questions and data will be collected on the Final Report, please track this information during the activity period. The final report may also include additional questions. The Final Report is due no later than January 30, NEA Final Report Data The Arts Commission receives a portion of its funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). As a condition of that support, the Commission reports information on funded organizations and projects: Project Discipline Type of Activity % of Total Arts Education Offered o 50% or more project activities are arts education directed to: K-12 Higher education Pre-kindergarten Adult learners o Less than 50% of project activities are arts education directed to: K-12 Higher education Pre-kindergarten Adult learners No arts education # of Adults Engaged in the Arts through In-Person Arts Experiences # of Youth (under 18) Engaged in the Arts through In-Person Arts Experiences # of Artists Directly Involved Population Benefited by Race/Ethnicity (Select all categories that made up 25% or more of the population that directly benefited, excluding broadcasts or online programming) Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 10 of 11

11 o American Indian/Alaska Native o Black/African American o Hispanic/Latino o Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander o White o No group made up more than 25% of the population directly benefitted Population Benefited by Age (Select all categories that made up 25% or more of the population that directly benefited, excluding broadcasts or online programming) o Children/Youth (0-18) o Young Adults (19-24) o Adults (25-64) o Older Adults (65+) o No single group made up more than 25% of the population directly benefited Population Benefited by Distinct Groups (Select all categories that made up 25% or more of the population that directly benefited, excluding broadcasts or online programming) o Individuals with disabilities o Individuals in institutions o Individuals below poverty line o Individuals with limited English proficiency o Military veterans/active duty personnel o Youth at risk o No single distinct group made up more than 25% of the population directly benefited Location of project activity (list one for each location where project activities took place) o Venue Address, City, State, Zip o # of days activities occurred Final report data will not be reviewed by the Commission s grant panels and does not affect current or future applications. This information will be used by the Commission and the NEA for reporting and is required with the final report for funded projects. If you have questions, please contact Brian Wagner, Community Arts Coordinator at brian.wagner@oregon.gov or call (503) Oregon Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Guidelines Page 11 of 11