Scottsdale League for the Arts is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose members invest their time and effort to raise funds for art and art education. This includes visual, performing and culinary arts.

Since 1992, the League has contributed more than $1,250,000 to support art and art education in the Valley. The League intends to award grants on a competitive basis to non-profit 501(c)3 agencies providing direct services or activities related to the arts and art education in our community.

Grant(s) will be awarded to expand the League's support of graphic and performing art and art education by funding these services and activities provided by Valley organizations.

Approximately $100,000 will be available for allocation among 10 to 12 organizations. The Scottsdale League for the Arts retains discretion in the allocation of its funds. Fundable activities might be in one or more of the following categories:

• Instruction and supplies for creative, hands-on learning experiences in the visual or performing arts;
• Opportunities for children to observe and experience the visual and/or performing arts;
• Opportunities for community members to experience and appreciate the arts.

Eligibility to apply:

Any bona fide, Arizona not-for-profit organization that directly provides services in the arts or provides art education programs or projects may apply. It is expected grants will go to those directly providing experience and/or education rather than to organizations that raise or donate funds for this purpose.

Organizations applying should meet the following requirements

• Be a bona fide non-profit organization that directly provides services or activities in the arts or art education,
• Be in good financial standing,
• Describe the purpose and desired outcome of the grant,
• Clearly identify how the funds will be spent,
• Be able to evaluate its effectiveness in meeting its desired outcome, and
• Provide services or activities within Maricopa County.

Scottsdale League for the Arts will not fund:

• An organization that re-allocates these grant monies to other agencies.

Evaluation of Applications:

All proposals will be competitively evaluated on how they meet the following criteria:

• Organization's plan to effectively expand awareness of art and/or participation in art education in the Valley;
  
• Plan to evaluate the grant outcome, and
  
• Assessment of the organization's capacity to deliver the service.

The League reserves the right to solicit applications for services in specific categories during the application process.

Additional Guidance:

Considering the broad range of activities that may be provided in the area of art and art education, we are not attempting to provide answers to all questions about service or activity eligibility in this summary. If applicants have questions, they may contact the Scottsdale League for the Arts at (480) 945-7193 or e-mail to [email protected] for clarification.

Agencies receiving funding must agree to recognize the Scottsdale League for the Arts for its financial support for the funded activity in programs, brochures or other announcements. The agencies must also submit a report to the Scottsdale League for the Arts at the end of the grant period describing the grant outcomes.

To be considered for funding during the 2003-2004 season, an original and one (1) copy of the grant application package and tax exempt certification must be completed and received at the Scottsdale League for the Arts office by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2003. The application forms are available on the League's Internet site: http://www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org

• Electronic or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
• All material submitted must be legible and on standard 81/2 x 11 paper.
• Attachments, other than the required forms, are allowed but may not be reviewed.

The Grant Application must include the following:

• Grant Application Summary [one page]
• Grant Application [not to exceed three pages]
• Grant Budget [one page]
• Certification of Tax Exempt Status [one page]

SUBMISSIONS MAY BE MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED TO:

Scottsdale League for the Arts
Attn: Grant Application
7375 E. 6th Avenue, Suite 9
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251-3427

RECEIPT DUE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 - 4:00 p.m.

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