multi-disciplinary program grants
You are encouraged to print this section as a reference for completing the application.
It may be helpful to use the printout as a checklist for compiling your application.
original signed application cover sheet
First page in the application download. The original application must include the authorizing official's signature in the statement of assurances.
narrative
The application narrative will be rated against the following five Review Criteria: (refer to the Evaluation Criteria section for more details)
- Pursuit of Excellence
- Organizational Capability
- Community Involvement
- Serving Illinois Artists
- Evidence of Community Support
Use each of the above criterion as a heading in the narrative while addressing the program specific topics listed below. Failure to do so will jeopardize your eligibility.
An organization applying for single event funding, including festivals, should indicate how the event contributes to expanded on-going arts activities in its community. This should be demonstrated through the involvement of artists and other individuals, who reflect the communities or ethnic groups being represented at the festival or other event, in the planning, design, and execution of the event.
Community organizations which are not primarily involved in arts programming must clearly indicate how professional artistic input is used in their arts activities.
general operating budget
Included in the application download entitled, "Summary of Total Public Arts Programming Budget."
project budget Detail
Only if applying for project support. Included in the application download entitled, "Project Budget Detail."
organizational history
One-page organizational history which relates to the program area of the applicant
Key Personnel
One-page containing paragraph descriptions of each key personnel (paid and/or volunteer) which includes job title, workload (e.g. full-time or part-time) and brief biography describing their training
objectives and measurement
One-page description of orgranization's or project's objectives and intended measurement of these objectives for FY2004.
budget narrative
Fifteen/five copies of a one-page cash budget breakdown of Personnel—Administrative/Artistic (line 17 on third page of application download); and Corporate, Foundation Support (lines 4 and 5 on third page of application download).
program specific attachment
Fifteen/five copies of a one-page exhibition schedule for the current year and fifteen/five copies of a one-page exhibition schedule for the proposed year must be submitted for programming involving exhibitions. Indicate artists and media involved, length of exhibition, exhibition space and hours.
Fifteen/five copies of a one-page detailed event schedule for current year and fifteen/five copies of a one-page event schedule for proposed year must be submitted for programming involving the production or presentation of events. Indicate artists and art form involved, number of performances, performance space and ticket prices.
Fifteen/five copies of a one-page detailed artist roster and schedule of arts activites for most recent event and fifteen/five copies of a one-page artists roster and schedule of arts activities for proposed events must be submitted if requesting support for single events/festivals.
If applicant plans to apply to the Artstour Program for partial funding for any of the listed performers/exhibits, indicate each with an (AT).
budget explanation
One page explaining any increase or decrease on any budget line on the "Summary of Total Public Arts Programming Budget" page which exceeds 20% between fiscal years
Current proof of not-for-profit status
One copy of the organization's current fiscal year's Illinois not-for-profit status. What is accepted as proof of not-for-profit status?
audited financial statements
For organizations with cash income of $150,000 and above, one copy of audited financial statements
current list of board of directors
Two copies of the current list of board of directors
support materials
Two sets of up to five samples of recent publications, promotional materials and/or programs/reviews related to the multi-disciplinary nature of the organization and/or project must be submitted. (If applicant currently receives IAC support, include samples which acknowledge that support.)
NOTE: Audiotapes, photographs, slides and videotapes will not be accepted.
job description
If requesting funds for a position, two copies of one-page job description
