SEED FUNDING
Maximum Funding: $3,000
Seed funding is intended to support emerging arts organizations that have begun to produce arts programming. The purpose of the funding is to help organizations develop their capacity for producing or presenting arts programs. These funds are available for up to two years. Receiving an initial award does not guarantee funding for the second year. Applicants for seed funding may not apply in any other United Arts grant category. United Arts staff members are also available for consulting and technical assistance.
Applicant Requirements
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed on page 3. Only non-profit arts organizations with 501(c)(3), state and federal tax-exempt status, a principal office in Wake County and a majority of activities in Wake County may apply in this category. Applicants must meet with staff before submitting an application.
Application Deadline
Applications for seed funding for 2010-2011 may be submitted at any time with appropriate lead time between funding request and execution of programs. However, funding decisions will be made only in the fiscal year in which the programming takes place. Funding decisions will be made by the United Arts Board, which meets seven times a year. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before Board meeting dates. These dates may be obtained from the United Arts President and CEO in July 2010.
Applicant Meetings and Proof of Eligibility
Potential applicants should contact United Arts President and CEO to set up appointments to discuss their application in this category. Proof of eligibility as follows should be brought to the initial meeting:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Applicant’s by-laws with date adopted
- Letters of state and federal tax exemption
- Mission statement, list of board of directors and board meeting dates
- Organization address and contact information
- Budget for last fiscal year and current year
Awards
The maximum award is $3,000.
Receipt of Funds
All awards and payments are made contingent upon availability of funds. All awards and payments are made contingent upon notification of the award and pending return of the signed contract. The organization may submit a Request for Payment Form for seventy-five percent (75%) of its funding after July 1, no more than ninety (90) days before the project start date, pending return of a completed contract and required documents. The final twenty-five percent (25%) shall be distributed upon acceptance of the final report
Matching Requirements
There is no cash match required.
Review
United Arts staff will review applications and make funding recommendations to the United Arts Board of Directors.
Review
United Arts staff will review applications and make funding recommendations to the United Arts Board of Directors.
Narrative (Maximum of two typed pages)
Submit a letter of no more than two pages detailing the request for funding, a description of Wake County programs and audiences, participants and community need for this programming. Describe how this programming fulfills a community programmatic need and its anticipated impact on the target audience.
Application Package
- Application Package Coversheet/Checklist (on original application only)
- United Arts Standard Grant Application Form
- Narrative (maximum two pages)
- Budget for request (no form provided)
- Additional attachments, if requested
- Conflict of Interest Policy (or equivalent)
- Non-Discrimination Policy (or equivalent)
- Letter of federal tax-exemption
- Letter of state tax-exemption
Contact president and CEO at eoakley@unitedarts.org to set up an appointment.