ArtsWave Grant Programs

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Neighborhood Arts & Festivals Grant Program

Purpose Provide support for recurring neighborhoodbased arts events that: increase the accessibility and availability of arts experiences in neighborhoods across the region create an environment where all members of the neighborhood feel welcome

Eligibility 501(c)3 or organizations that are non-profit in nature Based both in region & in event community Have not received a Sustaining Impact, Catalyzing Impact, or Capital grant in FY2018

Eligibility Events must be free and open to the public Sale of items are permitted, but admission and/or entry fees are prohibited If donations are requested at the event, donations must be used to cover direct expenses for the event

Special Consideration Organizations with missions that are not primarily arts or culture in nature are encouraged to apply Priority consideration will be given to request that provide programming in economically disadvantaged communities

Definitions Neighborhood = a defined geographic place or community Recurring = specific, connected set of planned activities that are held on a regular or semi-regular basis Multiple events must show there is a cohesive theme that ties the components together

Overview Grant awards up to $5,000 or 75% of the total expenses for the event If the grant is partially funded, it will be at no less than 75% of requested amount Applications due December 20, 2017 by 5pm Only one award per fiscal year Final report due 30 days after end of project

Application Organizational Profile Neighborhood Description Project Description Project Budget Collateral Materials

Tips Be brief, clear and direct, focusing on what is most important Limit the use of bullets and other formatting in text fields Prepare your responses offline and then copy and past into the online application

Determination of Awards Proposed event supports efforts to ensure the impact of the arts is felt and celebrated throughout the region A demonstrated understanding of the neighborhood Proposed event ensures the entire neighborhood is reflected in its projected attendance

Timeline Application due December Proposal review in January Funding decision in February Event must start prior to December 2018

FY2017 Examples Arts Revival of College Hill (ARCH)- awarded $ 2,500 to support the College Hill Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival Augusta Art Guild- awarded $4,875 to support Art in the Garden, a juried art show that takes place along the banks of the Ohio featuring over fifty local and regional artists, live music, local cuisine and children's activities The Dayton Kentucky Civic Activities Board- awarded $5,000 to support the Northern Kentucky Annual Kite Festival Dearborn Highlands Arts Council- awarded $3,900 to support LIVE ART, a series of First Friday events held from March to December that includes a monthly opening exhibit featuring an activity or workshop

FY2017 Grantees Greenhills Community Investment Corporationawarded $4,725 to support Concerts on the Commons, a concert series at the park village gazebo Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation- awarded $4,000 to support the Cincinnati Jazz & BBQ Festival Price Hill Will- awarded $5,000 to support Concerts in the Square, a summer concert series hosted in St. Lawrence Square every other Friday from June through September featuring Price Hill musicians South Cumminsville Community Council- awarded $5,000 to support the 5th Annual South Cumminsville Family Reunion Picnic to bring residents together to celebrate the neighborhood

Online Application

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Contact Information Kara Shibiya Program Officer Kara.Shibiya@artswave.org 513-632-0128 Erika Fiola Impact Advancement Officer Erika.fiola@artswave.org 513-632-0126