Purpose

-The City of Kent Arts Commission’s “Give Me Culture” program offers small grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the public in Kent.

-Awards are intended to broaden participation in, and showcasing of, arts and culture activities, especially by ethnically diverse or underserved communities.

These small and flexible grants are designed to create access for individuals and groups not served by our annual Community Arts Support Program. 

Level of funding

Kent Arts Commission will offer “Give Me Culture” awards as funds are available and budgeted for the year with a $1,000 award maximum. 

Deadline

-There is no deadline; applications will be reviewed as they are received, year-round.

-Applications must be received at least three months before the start of the project or event date.

-Notification of awards will be made within 60 days of receipt of application. 

All applications submitted to the City become public records.

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Contact Applicant Information

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Contact Applicant Information

Applicant Name

Project Contact Name

Project Contact Title - if applicable

Mailing Address (Street Address / PO Box)

Street

City

Zip

Phoneext.

Email

Website - if applicable

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Tax ID or SSN

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Tax ID or SSN

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Project Information

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Project Information

Project Title

Project Start Date

Project End Date

Location (Street Address, City)

Ticket Prices

Estimated Number of People Served by Project

Project Description (250 word maximum)

Amount Requested ($1,000 maximum)

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Please specifically address how your project will meet one or more of the goals of this program: provide an arts/culture opportunity for Kent residents, develop or present new art work, expand or diversify audiences, increase access for under-served individuals or groups, meet a community need through innovative use of arts/culture.  (500 word maximum)

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Please specifically address how your project will meet one or more of the goals of this program: provide an arts/culture opportunity for Kent residents, develop or present new art work, expand or diversify audiences, increase access for under-served individuals or groups, meet a community need through innovative use of arts/culture. (500 word maximum)

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Describe your intended audience and how you will reach them. (500 word maximum)

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Describe your intended audience and how you will reach them. (500 word maximum)

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Feasibility – Tell us why you can successfully complete this project. (May include past track record, qualifications of participants, partnerships, supporters, etc.) (500 word maximum)

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Feasibility – Tell us why you can successfully complete this project. (May include past track record, qualifications of participants, partnerships, supporters, etc.) (500 word maximum)

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Need for services/urgency – How will these funds make a difference to your project? Please describe exactly how the funds will be used.  (500 word maximum)

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Need for services/urgency – How will these funds make a difference to your project? Please describe exactly how the funds will be used. (500 word maximum)

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Project Budget - Expenses

 *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated.

Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind

Materials:  supplies, equipment, etc

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	Cash	In-kind / non-cash*
Staff	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc
Materials	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc
Space Rental	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc
Marketing	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc
Other	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc
Total	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc	Project Budget - Expenses *In-kind contributions are the estimated value of items for which you would normally pay cash, but are being donated. Project staff: list volunteer time under in-kind Materials: supplies, equipment, etc

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Project Budget -Income

*In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses

Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown

Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc.

Donations from organizations:  from businesses, foundations, government

 

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Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government

	Cash	In-kind/non-cash*	Confirmed?
Admissions	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government
Other Sales	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government
Donations from Organizations	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government
Donations from Individuals	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government
Other	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government
Applicant Cash	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government
Grant Request	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government
Total	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government	Project Budget -Income *In-kind is any donated portion of your budget that you are not having to spend cash on. In-kind income should equal the amounts shown above under in-kind expenses Admissions: list how many tickets you expect to sell x ticket price = income shown Other sales: concessions, ads, CDs, etc. Donations from organizations: from businesses, foundations, government

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Optional:  If you’d like to submit documentation to support your application, please upload files.

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I am an authorized agent of the organization or individual applying for funding. I understand that, if awarded funding: 

· You will be asked to sign a contract with the City of Kent to complete your project within the calendar year.

· You will need a Social Security number or federal tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. 

· Liability Insurance may be required, depending on your project.

· You must comply with federal laws governing Fair Labor Standards, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (ADA) of 1990, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

· You must give credit to the Kent Arts Commission for support.

· You will need to submit an invoice and a brief final report to receive payment.

(Note: payment is made after projects are complete, not in advance.) 

The certification field is required and cannot be left blank.

I am an authorized agent of the organization or individual applying for funding. I understand that, if awarded funding: · You will be asked to sign a contract with the City of Kent to complete your project within the calendar year. · You will need a Social Security number or federal tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. · Liability Insurance may be required, depending on your project. · You must comply with federal laws governing Fair Labor Standards, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (ADA) of 1990, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. · You must give credit to the Kent Arts Commission for support. · You will need to submit an invoice and a brief final report to receive payment. (Note: payment is made after projects are complete, not in advance.) The certification field is required and cannot be left blank.

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