GRANTS FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
The Delaware Division of the Arts offers grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations chartered and based in Delaware, and in good standing with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Currently available funding categories include: General Operating Support, Arts Stabilization (capital renovations), and Education Resource.
Applications for Fiscal Year 2010
Delaware Division of the Arts grant applications and instructions for arts organizations are available in Microsoft Word, or in PDF (Portable Document Format) which can be downloaded using the free Acrobat Reader.
To apply in any grant category, you need to download both the "Instructions and Information" and the "Application" for that particular grant. Save the selected documents onto your computer's hard drive. You can then fill out the application form directly on your computer, print it out, and mail it in with the rest of your application packet. Facsimile (fax) or e-mail transmission of applications will not be accepted.
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Arts Organization Grants |
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Grant Description |
Information & Instructions |
Application |
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) |
One-time funding from federal economic stimulus package for job retention in the arts. (Receipt deadline: April 24, 2009) |
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General Operating Support Deadline |
Supports annual operating expenses for established nonprofit arts organizations. For current General Operating Support recipients only. New organizations should see the STARTUP section below. |
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Arts Stabilization Deadline |
Supports capital maintenance and/or facility improvement projects. |
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Education Resource Deadline |
Supports standards-based arts curriculum development and programming. |
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Next cycle begins in FY2011 |
Support and training for emerging arts organizations. Entry into the STARTUP program is offered every other year. The next application cycle is scheduled for FY2011. Information on this program is available by contacting the Division of the Arts by email or at 302-577-8278. |
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Public Impact Suspended for FY2010 |
Recognizes and encourages exemplary community impact initiatives by Delaware arts organizations. |
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Technical Assistance Suspended for FY2010 |
Supports organizational capacity-building activities through hiring of consultants, facilitating mentoring opportunities, and attending professional development seminars and conferences. |
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"Grantee Responsibilities" |
Outlines the fiscal, reporting, and programmatic responsibilities of grantees |
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"Grant Review Process" |
Outlines the steps an application takes from submission to final approval |
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"National Endowment for the Arts Requirements for Subgrantees" |
Outlines federal obligations of all Division grantees |
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2009 Final Evaluation Form |
For use by grantees to submit final reports for grants awarded during Fiscal Year 2009. All reports are due 60 days after the completion of the project, or September 30, 2009, whichever occurs first. |
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On-site Evaluation Form |
For use by on-site evaluators to review performances, presentations, and arts activities of Division-sponsored programs |
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| W-9 Application | The State of Delaware requires a W-9 on file for all vendors (grantees) before any payments can be made. This information is used to populate and maintain the State’s vendor file. | Link to online form |
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Mailing List Questionnaire |
Provides Division with contact information for mailings, mass emails, and special events |
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Grant recipients are required to include the following credit in all advertising, news releases, printed programs or posters, electronic media, or publicity related to Division-funded activities:
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