SINGLE OR MULTI-YEAR AWARDS

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• One year of support/single annual installment

• Multi-year support/multiple annual installments

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GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

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Examples of general operating expenses include artist or cancellation fees, staff wages, rent/utilities, technology, production or exhibition expenses, marketing and fundraising, production or exhibition equipment and general business expenses. Debt repayment, capital campaigns, reserves or endowments are not considered general operating support.

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Your organization is not eligible to apply for general operating support if:

• You are applying via a fiscal sponsorship.

• Your organization's mission is not specifically arts- or K-12 education-focused, even if some of your programs are.

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PROJECT SUPPORT

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Project support provides grants which fund:

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• Performances, presentations or exhibits

• Program development and implementation

• Infrastructure, including marketing and fundraising support

• Challenge grants to stimulate individual giving

• Equipment: specifically, replacing or upgrading technology or moveable theater equipment  
   

CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT

 

Capacity building support provides grants which fund:

 

• Strengthening internal capacity

• Movable equipment purchase that will significantly increase productivity 

• The addition of paid staff 

• Board and staff training, and external consultation

• Matching funds

 

CHANGE CAPITAL

 

Change capital provides grants which fund:
 

• Substantial changes in artistic programming or the business model to re-position the institution for greater strength and stability, including partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.

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It may be helpful to review the kinds of requests we are unlikely to fund here.

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