For Organizations with an Annual Operating Budget of $50,000-$149,999

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1 INTRODUCTION: PNC ARTS ALIVE GRANT GUIDELINES: PNC ARTS ALIVE CONNECT For Organizations with an Annual Operating Budget of $50,000-$149,999 Now in its 10 th year, PNC Arts Alive is a multi-million dollar funding initiative of The PNC Foundation designed to support visual and performing arts organizations and make the arts accessible to all audiences. At its core, PNC Arts Alive recognizes the inherent value of a vibrant arts and cultural sector both here in our community and more broadly as a reflection of our shared cultural heritage and individual experiences; a vital pathway for the exploration of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a significant driver of our regional economy. Since its debut, PNC Arts Alive has provided $10 million in grant funding to support more than 260 art exhibitions, performances, interactive installations, festivals, and pop-up art experiences benefiting hundreds of thousands of individuals. ANNOUNCING A NEW PNC ARTS ALIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE As PNC Arts Alive celebrates its 10 th anniversary, we are pleased to announce a significant expansion of the PNC Arts Alive grant program. PNC Arts Alive CONNECT is a new, 2-year funding initiative designed to support smaller, community-based arts and cultural organizations whose programming directly benefits the neighborhoods in which they operate. As the name implies, PNC Arts Alive CONNECT is meant to connect the vibrant arts organizations in every corner of our region those reflecting the traditions of the community, and the people who live there to new audiences, peer institutions, and the broader region. In this way, it is our hope that PNC Arts Alive and PNC Arts Alive CONNECT will continue to celebrate the full range of our individual and shared experiences. PNC Arts Alive will also continue the work established by our original PNC Arts Alive grant program, and we are pleased, for the very first time, to invite organizations based in Kent and New Castle Counties (Delaware) to apply for either the original PNC Arts Alive grant program or the new PNC Arts Alive CONNECT funding initiative. In addition to direct financial support, all PNC Arts Alive and PNC Arts Alive CONNECT grantees will be eligible to receive capacity-building program support from several PNC Arts Alive Service Partner organizations. Funding guidelines for both grant programs include: FUNDING ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES: CHECK / ACKNOWLEDGE ALL THAT APPLY The PNC Arts Alive (Original) Grant Program The (New) PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Funding Initiative Applicant organizations must have an annual operating budget of $150,000 or more. Applicant organizations must have an annual operating budget of $50,000-$149,999. Grants will be awarded for a one-year grant term only: September 1, 2019 to August 31, (All multi-year requests excluded in this Grant Program.) Grants will be awarded for a two-year grant term: September 1, 2019 to August 31, (This is meant to provide consistent funding to smaller arts organizations.) Minimum grant size to be awarded is $25,000, with an average grant size of $50,000. (No maximum.) Grant size will range from $5,000-$15,000 total, to support programming across the full two-year term. Grants will be made to support new or existing programs or projects. Proposals for operating, capital, challenge, and/or matching grants will not be considered. Grants will be made to support new or existing programs or projects. Proposals for operating, capital, challenge, and/or matching grants will not be considered. Applicant organizations must be visual and/or performing arts organizations, incorporated under their own 501(c)(3) or other tax-exempt status, whose sole purpose is to deliver arts programming. Individuals, sole proprietorships, for-profit entities, schools, and government agencies are categorically ineligible to apply. Applicant organizations should be community-based arts or cultural agencies with a documented mission of advancing arts programming. Applicants must maintain their own tax-exempt status or demonstrate fiscal sponsorship by an approved tax-exempt agency. Individuals, sole proprietorships, for-profit entities, schools, and government agencies are ineligible to apply. PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Application Page 1 of 7

2 ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS TO EITHER PNC ARTS ALIVE GRANT PROGRAM Applicants must be based in and serve the communities of the five-county Greater Philadelphia region (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware counties); Southern New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties); or Northern Delaware (Kent and New Castle Counties). All applicants must be of sound financial and legal standing and in full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including those of the IRS, and maintain open, non-discriminatory employment, membership, and outreach practices. Excluded Applicant Organizations, for both the PNC Arts Alive and PNC Arts Alive CONNECT grant programs, include all elementary and secondary schools, universities, and educational institutions as well as institutions whose missions are primarily religious, science-, or history-based. Organizations with a broad mission of community- or civic-based programming are eligible for PNC Arts Alive CONNECT, provided they have a documented mission of advancing arts programming. (Check box to indicate you are not an excluded applicant.) Programming that provides instruction, outreach, or interaction with school-aged children (e.g., in-classroom / afterschool programming, outreach, or free student ticketing) is excluded regardless of applicant organization. (Check box to indicate you are not seeking support for a free ticketing / student outreach program.) Funding Priority will be granted to applicant organizations and programs that increase arts engagement and arts access among all regional audiences, most especially those that celebrate diverse cultural heritages or otherwise engage traditionally underserved or under-represented communities. Additional priority will be given to programs that: Effectively use creative marketing and engagement techniques to promote the program; extend the reach of the art form beyond the organization s physical space; or result in new audience / member development or retention. Provide unique programming opportunities throughout the full length of the grant term (e.g., the full 12-month or 24-month grant term, as applicable) and offer PNC distinct branding opportunities. Lastly, while collaboration among multiple organizations is encouraged, only one lead applicant may apply to either grant program for the same project. The lead applicant will be responsible for administering the grant in its entirely, and adhering to all financial oversight / reporting requirements. (Check to confirm that only one lead applicant will apply.) GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE: APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2019 PNC Arts Alive and PNC Arts Alive CONNECT are competitive grant programs for one- and two-year funding terms that will begin September 1, The PNC Arts Alive Grant Program will run for a one-year term: September 1, August 31, 2020, while PNC Arts Alive CONNECT will run for a two-year term: September 1, August 31, Interested arts organizations that meet all above qualifications must submit the attached grant application, and all required attachments, no later than March 15, PNC Arts Alive Grant Requests should be submitted to hugh.mcstravick@pnc.com, while PNC Arts Alive CONNECT requests should be submitted to kara.lafleur@pnc.com. Incomplete, late and/or hard copy applications will not be considered. Once applications are received, all proposals will be evaluated for adherence to all PNC Arts Alive / PNC Arts Alive CONNECT grant guidelines. Applicant organizations meeting all criteria will receive a URL link to input all application information into PNC s online Cybergrants grant portal. Please note that every effort has been made to minimize the amount of duplicate information being requested in both this first application and the online grant request, and most information will simply be able to be copy and pasted from one document to the next. GRANT EVALUATION & NOTIFICATION Following grant submission, a team of PNC reviewers will evaluate and score each request based on how well the proposed project aligns with the stated funding priorities, and the quality of all application materials among other factors. Grant notification will take place no later than June 30, Grant funding will then be disbursed on or before July 30, 2019 for the grant term beginning September 1, QUESTIONS? The Philadelphia, Delaware & Southern New Jersey PNC team will be available to answer specific grant questions via through February 28, Please your questions to hugh.mcstravick@pnc.com, kara.lafleur@pnc.com, or mary.biddle@pnc.com and we will respond as soon as possible. Please note that due to volume, we may be unable to answer individual questions after February 28, PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Application Page 2 of 7

3 GRANT APPLICATION: PNC ARTS ALIVE CONNECT GRANT INITIATIVE For Organizations with an Annual Operating Budget of $50,000-$149,999 For the Two-Year Grant Term September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2021 I. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION ORGANIZATION NAME: YEAR FOUNDED: ORGANIZATION ADDRESS: ORGANIZATION APPLYING FOR: PNC Arts Alive Grant Program PNC s new PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Grant Initiative GRANT APPLICATION PREPARED BY: PREPARER PREPARER PHONE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR or BOARD PRESIDENT: FIRST: MIDDLE: LAST NAME: (Please provide the full first name, middle name, and last name of your top executive. Note: A middle initial is insufficient for this purpose.) TITLE: DIRECT PHONE: EXTENSION: TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET (CURRENT YEAR): $ (FISCAL YEAR DATES: ) TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET (PRIOR YEAR): $ (FISCAL YEAR DATES: ) I confirm that my organization has an annual operating budget of $50,000-$149,999. PAST FUNDING Has your organization received a grant from the PNC foundation, or other PNC funding? Yes: No: If yes, please identify dates, amounts, and specific grant program for the past five years. PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Application Page 3 of 7

4 II. PROGRAM / PROJECT DETAILS FULL PROGRAM / PROJECT TITLE: (Please include PNC Arts Alive branding opportunities if included in the title i.e., XYZ presented by PNC Arts Alive CONNECT) ART DISCIPLINE: (e.g., Visual Art, Theatre, Community Arts Event): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (100 WORD MAX): PROGRAM START DATE: PROGRAM END DATE: Is this a new program or project? Yes: No: Are program dates subject to change? Yes: No: PROGRAM LOCATION / VENUE (Include Name and Physical Address): County Where Program Will Occur: TARGET AUDIENCE (Describe Audience you will Serve): # of Individuals Reached via In-Person Programming (Should Exclude Digital / Social Media Reach): Percent of Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Individuals Served: Programming that provides instruction, outreach, or interaction with school-aged children (e.g., in-classroom programs, afterschool programming, outreach, free ticketing) is excluded from both the PNC Arts Alive and PNC Arts Alive CONNECT grant programs. By checking this box, I certify that this program does not constitute student programming / outreach. III. PROPOSED FUNDING DETAILS TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED: (Please be specific with your ask amount.) PLEASE LIST OTHER POTENTIAL FUNDERS AND INDICATE IF FUNDING IS SECURED / PENDING: Will other potential funders receive branding? Yes: No: If yes, please describe: By checking this box, I acknowledge that all information provided on the first two pages of this application is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Application Page 4 of 7

5 IV. GRANT NARRATIVE The grant narrative below is intended to provide PNC with a snapshot of your program idea, target audience, and anticipated outcomes. Please answer these questions succinctly but completely. Keep in mind that the mission of PNC Arts Alive and PNC Arts Alive CONNECT is to make the arts accessible to all audiences and to increase public engagement in the arts here in Greater Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey & Delaware. (1) PROJECT / PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Please provide an overview of the program you propose, including all key program / implementation information. Be sure to address: A) When and where your program or events will take place, including key dates and locations. B) A description of your key target audience and your organization s strategy for attracting and engaging that audience. C) How your organization will specifically implement all program plans. (300 Word Max) (Note: If copying text from a Word document, use of Calibri Size 9 or smaller is recommended for this and all narrative questions.) (2) ADDRESSING PNC FOUNDATION S FUNDING PRIORITIES: Describe how the project makes the arts more accessible, approachable, or a part of everyday life -- particularly for diverse or traditionally underrepresented audiences. Does your program respond to a specific need or strategic initiative, as identified by your organization, target audience, or surrounding community? (300 Word Max) PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Application Page 5 of 7

6 (3) PROGRAM EVALUATION: What are your desired program outcomes and how will you measure your success? How will this proposed program allow you to sustain, build, or expand core audiences or memberships? (300 Word Max) (4) COMMUNITY & STAFF INVOLVEMENT: Please provide an overview of the operational / administrative structure of your organization, including the full- and part-time staff and volunteers responsible for the proposed project and the overall organizational administration / fiscal oversight. Describe your board of directors, advisory committees, or other governing bodies involved in this project as well as any key community partners required for this program s success. Describe past community partnerships or your organization s history of community partnership if relevant to this project. (300 Word Max) PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Application Page 6 of 7

7 V. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS FOR ALL PNC ARTS ALIVE / PNC ARTS ALIVE CONNECT APPLICANTS A Completed PNC Arts Alive Grant Application. This includes the PNC Funding Eligibility Guidelines / Checklist A PNC Arts Alive Program Budget (See Attached) A Current Organizational Budget IRS Tax Determination Letter For PNC Arts Alive CONNECT program applicants applying under the oversight of a designated fiscal sponsor, please instead attach the IRS Tax Determination Letter of your Fiscal Sponsor, as well as a formal letter of agreement / support. A Signed PNC Verification of Good Legal Standing (See Attached) Audited Financial Statement for the Most Recently Completed Fiscal Year or IRS Form 990 for Two Most Recent Years PNC Arts Alive CONNECT Application Page 7 of 7

8 PNC Foundation Verification of Good Legal Standing A copy of this form should be completed by each of the entities applying for funding. If you answer Yes to any of the following questions, please provide details, including the applicable regulatory body or governmental agency, the court or agency in which the proceeding is, or was, pending. The date it was instituted, the principal parties, a description of the factual basis alleged to underlie the proceeding, the relief sought, and any mitigating circumstances. Please describe any event that has occurred within the last ten (10) years. 1. Has the entity or any Key Person been subject to any criminal legal proceedings involving a felony offense? ( Key Person means any current director, officer, manager, or key employee of the entity, or any persons with similar duties or responsibilities. ) No Yes if yes, please explain: 2. Has the entity been subject to any regulatory or governmental investigations, audits, or inquiries, whether resolved, pending, or threatened? No Yes if yes, please explain: 3. Has the entity or any Key Person been party to any resolved, pending, or threatened legal proceeding in which the entity or Key Person was either a party adverse to PNC, or in which the entity had a material interest adverse to PNC? No Yes if yes, please explain: Entity Name: Date: Authorized Signature Title Signatory s Printed Name