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Arts Commission Grants for Organizations

 

Description

American Masterpieces Dance Grants will provide funding to South Carolina dance companies, college and university dance ensembles, or South Carolina presenters in partnership with a South Carolina dance company for the reconstruction or restaging of a historically and artistically significant dance work by an American choreographer of national or international reputation.

Purpose

1. To support the reconstruction or restaging of historically and artistically significant American dance works for presentation to South Carolina audiences.
2. To engage and expand adult and student dance audiences by presenting work-in-progress showings and other educational programming.
3. To foster creative partnerships between South Carolina presenters and dance companies.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be:

• A S.C. nonprofit, charitable organization that is currently registered with the Office of the Secretary of State of South Carolina that has its own federal tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service; OR
• A S.C. nonprofit, charitable organization that is currently registered with the Office of the Secretary of State of South Carolina that applies through a tax exempt fiscal agent organization; OR
• A unit of government.

College and university departments are eligible, but only one application per department will be accepted.

 

A S.C. organization is one that reflects S.C. as its primary address on all current official organizational documents.

 

Funding Eligibility

Up to $7,500

Match

All grants must be matched at least 1:1 (applicant:SC Arts Commission).

Deadline

June 15, 2009

Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the SC Arts Commission offices before 5:00 PM, no later than the stated date, or, when the deadline occurs on a weekend or holiday, no later than the next business day.

Filing Fee

None

Grant Payments

Funds support a project's development and restaging expenses from July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010. While funding can only be requested for project activities that will take place between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, we understand that this kind of work often cannot be completed within a 12-month period. It is not necessary for the entire project to be completed by June 30, 2010. For example, grant funds might be used during the grant period to help support acquisition, setting, and rehearsal of the choreography for performances taking place during the following fiscal year.

Final Report

All grantees are required to file a Final Report (PDF) (How To Use PDFs) at the end of the grant period. The Final Report Due Date is printed on your contract. Failure to file the final report by the due date will result in cancellation of the award and repayment of funds received. SCAC will not fund applicants who have outstanding final reports. Submit only original final report forms with original signatures. Do not submit copies or fax your final report form.

 

Review Process

Please contact your SC Arts Commission county coordinator for guidance on completing the application form.

 

The initial staff review of applications focuses on eligibility, accuracy and detail of budget, conformity to guidelines, clarity of narrative, completeness of packet, compliance with grant requirements, and confirmation of required support materials.

 

A panel composed of SC Arts Commission program staff, management, and dance professionals or presenters will review and rate grant applications on the basis of specific criteria listed in the guidelines. Funding recommendations will be determined by panel consensus. Final funding recommendations will then be presented to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

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How to Apply

Before applying you are strongly advised to discuss the project with your county coordinator to determine whether your project meets the guidelines.

 

Please review the following steps carefully in preparing your application materials. Failure to include the required application materials will result in disqualification of your application. Only complete applications will be accepted.

Required Application Materials

 

Each page/item of materials must be labeled with the name of the applicant organization and be submitted in a format suitable for copying (8½ x 11). Typeface must be legible, no less than 12 point. Do not submit copies or fax your application. Do not use 3-ring binders, folders, or bind the application materials in any way other than with binder clips or paper clips.

 

Forms are in portable document format (PDF). (How To Use PDFs)

The application package must include one complete collated set of items as follows:

 

1. Two Forms
   • Grant Application for Organizations
     Under Grant Program Category, select "Other" and enter "American Masterpieces." The application form must be signed by the applicant organization's authorized official.
   • Detailed Budget - Itemize all expenses and sources of revenue for your project.
2. Narrative
   A two-page description of the project, which addresses all of the applicable Review Criteria listed below. Please be specific about where you are in the process of acquiring the permissions for the work (including choreography, music, sets and costumes). Narrative must not exceed two pages.
   
   

   Review Criteria:

   • Artistic and historical significance of the work.
   • Ability of the applicant to acquire the necessary permissions to reconstruct or restage the work
   • Quality of the artists, arts organizations, and dance work that the project will involve.
   • Appropriateness of the project to the organization's mission, audience, and community.
   • Ability of the applicant to complete the project successfully, including the appropriateness of the budget, the quality and clarity of the project goals and design, the resources involved, and the qualifications of the project's personnel.
   • Potential of the project to broaden access to the arts by presenting dance that otherwise would not be available to the South Carolina public.
   • Potential to enhance the experiences of the audience and participants by providing opportunities to learn about the work and its place in American dance history (through educational materials and programming, open rehearsals, etc.)
   • Potential of the project (if applicable) to serve as a model for the cooperation among dance artists and presenting organizations
   
   
3. Project Timeline
   Timeline for the project, including development, work-in-progress showings, premiere and performances. If any portion of the complete project will occur after the end of the grant period, it must still be included in the timeline.
   
   
4. Support materials
• One press/promo packet for the applicant company and/or presenter
• One DVD or VHS video documentation of proposed work
• One DVD or VHS video of performance by applicant company


5. Biographical Sketches or Résumés of Key Personnel
   Résumés should not exceed 2 pages each.
   
   
6. IRS Tax-Exempt Letter
   A copy of applicant's IRS tax-exempt letter
   OR
   If applying through a fiscal agent,
   • A copy of fiscal agent's IRS tax-exempt letter
   • A copy of a letter of agreement, signed by both the applicant and the fiscal agent that outlines the working relationship and responsibilities of both parties

 

 

You may use this optional application checklist (PDF) to ensure a complete application package. (How To Use PDFs) Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

 

Submit to:

American Masterpieces in SC Grants Program
South Carolina Arts Commission
1800 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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NOTE: The SC Arts Commission will no longer require a copy of an applicant's current SC Charities registration letter. Instead, applicant information will be provided to the SC Office of the Secretary of State. In accordance with the SC Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, charitable organizations must maintain current registration with the SC Office of the Secretary of State. Failure to register and renew the registration annually may result in severe fines by the SC Office of the Secretary of State.

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