The appeals process provides a review of the method and fairness of South Arts decisions concerning grant applications. If you did not receive funding or if your grant award was rescinded or reduced, you may submit an appeal based on the criteria listed below. The amount of the grant cannot be appealed.
1. An applicant not funded may appeal South Arts' decision if the applicant can demonstrate that the application was rejected for any of the following reasons:
2. If an applicant’s funds were rescinded or reduced, the applicant may appeal South Arts' decision if the applicant can demonstrate that (a) the project activities (i.e., public performance and education component) outlined in the application were performed, and (b) the contract terms and conditions were followed and fulfilled.
Should you wish to appeal a funding decision, you should first contact the Program Director, Nikki Estes, to review considerations affecting South Arts' decision. If you believe that you have grounds for an appeal and wish to pursue the appeal, you must submit your appeal, in writing, to South Arts' Executive Director, Gerri Combs, no later than 15 calendar days following the receipt of the written notice from South Arts. The submission should contain evidence to support one or more of the allowable grounds for appeal. The decision on an appeal will be made by the Grants Advisory Committee, who will render a decision within 30 days of the appeal. Mail your appeal to: NOTE: Incomplete applications are not eligible for the appeals process. Dissatisfaction with the denial or amount of an award is not sufficient reason for an appeal. Sources: Mississippi Arts Commission and Georgia Council for the Arts. |
Grants Appeals Process
