STEP 1: Find out if your project fits all our requirements
STEP 2: Download the application form
(Adobe PDF version) (MS Word Version)
STEP 3: Submit all of the required materials
STEP 4: Submit application by the deadline
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
1. Only not-for-profit presenting organizations in SAF’s nine-state region are eligible to apply. SAF’s nine-state region includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia (only presenters outside of the metro-Atlanta area are eligible), Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
2. Presenting organizations must have not-for-profit, tax-exempt status or be an official unit of local, county or state government. Applicants must provide proof of not-for-profit or government status.
3. All applicants must have a DUNS number. Applications will not be accepted from organizations that do not have a DUNS number. Find out more about the DUNS number and how to get one.
4. Eligible projects must take place in SAF’s nine-state region (in the presenter’s state).
5. Presenters are limited to one application.
6. The project must take place between July 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009.
7. The project must include both a public performance and an educational/outreach component. NOTE: Performances at conferences, and school-focused performances (primarily engaging students, whether taking place at the school, or a performance venue) will not be considered public performances.
8. Events must be open and marketed to the public and dedicated to serving a wide audience.
9. All grant recipients are required to provide accessibility for constituents with disabilities at grant-funded events. The National Endowment for the Arts has provided a resource, the Design for Accessibility Handbook, to assist organizations in making accommodations.
10. Presenters who have failed to submit final reports for any previous SAF grant by the application deadline for this program will not be considered for funding in this grant cycle.
11. Presenters who fail to properly acknowledge SAF’s and NEA’s support in programs and press materials may not be considered for additional funding.
PLEASE NOTE
• The educational/outreach component is an integral part of the engagement and should be carefully planned. A meaningful educational component should involve concentrated preparation by the artist(s) and presenter, and include a learning event that has a lasting impact upon the audience (e.g., workshops, lectures and master classes). The artist(s)/company must conduct the educational activity. Please be aware that failure to include an educational/outreach component will result in ineligibility.
• The Southern Arts Federation does not support benefits or fundraisers.
• These grants are NOT transferable to other events. All changes in an event must be submitted in writing to SAF before the project start date. Awards may be revised or revoked in light of such changes.
• All grant requests are subject to funding availability. Grants are awarded on a first come/first served basis until funding is depleted.
• Applicants can only request support for one company.
IN ORDER TO APPLY
Please submit the following:
• completed application form with original signature
• a copy of the signed letter of intent or contract between the artist and the presenting organization stating the services (including the educational component), date(s) and fee (signed by both parties)
• a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) letter or proof of government status
• self-addressed, stamped postcard for application acknowledgement
NOTE: SAF staff requests that applications be bound by paper clips. Please do not use presentation folders, binders, page protectors, etc.
Mail application materials to:
Nikki Estes
Southern Arts Federation
1800 Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 808
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
DEADLINE
Applications are accepted now through February 2, 2009. Please be aware that there are limited funds available for this tour. Applications will be accepted until available funds have be awarded and depleted. Early applications are highly encouraged.
Applicants should request a legibly dated US Postal Service postmark (from a federal postal service center) or receipt from a commercial carrier. Privately metered postmarks will NOT be accepted as proof of timely mailing (Please do NOT risk ineligibility – make a visit to your local post office!).
The Southern Arts Federation strictly adheres to application deadlines and will NOT accept applications that are late, faxed, incomplete, or illegible. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in writing within four weeks of receipt, at which time grant contracts will be sent to funded applicants. Contracts must be signed and returned within two weeks of their receipt.
For assistance, contact Nikki Estes, Program Director – Presenting & Touring, at 404-874-7244 ext. 16.
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