presenters development 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.
As part of the narrative, provide demographic characteristics of the organization’s community, describe the organization’s artistic goals and programming selection process, and discuss program operations including seating capacity and 2002–2003 attendance figures.
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 budget
narrative describing artists’ fees,
salaries of key personnel, a breakout of foundation support (if applicable)
and a brief description of how the applicant determined the in-kind amount.
Applicants may use this page to describe any other aspects of their budget they
so choose.
program specific attachment
The following must be submitted:
- Fifteen/five copies of a one-page listing of the current season’s events
- Fifteen/five copies of a one-page listing of the proposed season’s events
Include artist/company/number of performances, repertoire/ description, type and number of related activities, regular ticket prices and discounts. Indicate Illinois artists/companies with an asterisk (*)
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 must be submitted. (If applicant currently receives IAC support, include samples which acknowledge that support.)
job description
If requesting funds for a position, two copies of one-page job description
