Arts Education Grant Application 2024

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.

Application

Eligible applicants are individual artists, groups or collectives, and unincorporated entities who are working with an eligible partner school or eligible community based partner. Lead applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of submission and may not be enrolled in a full- time undergraduate degree program. The artist or their sponsor agency must have been living or permanently based in Allegany or Wyoming County for at least 6 months and will complete their project in Allegany or Wyoming County, respectively, in the 2024 calendar year. Please consult the Art Education Guidelines for more eligibility requirements. For further information, contact the ACWC Grants Coordinator, at (585) 237-3517 ext 102 or at grants@artswyco.org

Application Deadline: Friday, December 1, 2023.
Application must be received at ACWC’s office by 4 PM.

Application Checklist:

1. FOR NEW APPLICANTS: Attend an application seminar or set up an appointment for a meeting with the ACWC Grant Coordinator. Past applicants please contact the Grants Coordinator notifying them of your intent to apply.

2. Complete the application form, narrative and timeline. Be sure to sign (get sponsor signatures if applicable)

3. Collect Support materials:

   1. Artist’s updated resume/CV and updated artist statement or other descriptive text of creative work for artist(s) involved in project.

   2. Samples of previous work that supports your proposed project (5-10 images on CD or DVD, labeled, with separate title sheet; 7-10 pages of manuscripts; 5-10 creative writing samples; OR 3-5 minute presentations on CD or DVD); other as relevant. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of work if applicable.

   3. Links to websites, videos, etc. are acceptable as long as they pertain to the project.

   4. For Pre-K-12 In-School or After-School Projects (A): A letter of commitment from the partner school to organization or artist. Refer to guidelines.

   5. For Community Based Learning (B): Letter of Commitment which details the partner’s support of the project and anticipated roles and responsibilities for each partner involved. Refer to guidelines.

   6. For applications submitted by a Fiscal Sponsor: Letter of Agreement with the sponsored group/artist that clearly outlines the administration of the grant and defines mutual responsibilities.

   7. Letter of endorsement or cooperation from proposed site and/or community involved in project.

4. For applicant artists or lead applicant of group, proof of CURRENT residency with ONE of the following (NOTE: all documents must contain the individual’s name and address and must be dated no earlier than two years prior to an application):

   1. Telephone Bill

   2. Utility bill

   3. Credit card statement (first page only; social security and financial information should be blocked)

   4. Current lease or mortgage agreement listing the artist’s name and Wyoming County address

   5. NYS Driver’s License or ID card

   6. Voter registration card

Other requirements from applicant organization (if applicable):

• Financial statement of the last completed fiscal year

• List of board members’ names and addresses

• Organization’s proof of not-for-profit status.

Submit your application and the accompanying materials to:

ACWC Grants Coordinator
Arts Council for Wyoming County
31 South Main Street
PO Box 249
Perry, NY 14530
Or email grants@artswyco.org

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