GUIDELINES FOR ARTS-DANCE                 

                                                               EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM                 

                                                                  (Revised - February 20, 2010)

Description:

A  grant program , funded by ARTS-Dance (ARTS), to encourage various dance associations and organizations to conduct Educational Seminars which would inform and educate their members and attendees about various topics related to the activity and help promote ARTS-Dance. In addition to the other topics, the seminars MUST also cover who and what ARTS is, its purposes, goals, and accomplishments

 Who would be eligible:

Any square, round, contra, clogging, or folk dance organization  willing to present a program which includes explaining ARTS and its function in the dance community.

 Review  Committee:

The current officers of ARTS-Dance will review the applications and determine whether they qualify for an education grant.

 Terms:

The associations, organizations, or dance promoters can apply for an educational grant for up to $200.00 (or up to 50% of the costs, whichever is less) to cover  the costs to present a seminar which includes a session explaining ARTS, its history,  accomplishments, and current and future programs. This session can be a method to introduce ARTS to the dancing community who are not aware of ARTS, and further familiarize others with ARTS accomplishments and program s.  A sign-in list of attendees must be circulated at the session, and if 10 or more attend, the session would quaify for a grant.  If there are less than 10 attendees, the organization would not qualify for funds.  Any consideration would be subject to availability of funds.

 W hat can the money be used for:

1) Convention center or meeting room  costs

2) Presenter or leader expenses and costs

3) Promotion or advertising of session

4) General promotion of ARTS

 How  to apply for the grant:

The leaders must complete the Educational Grant Form, which can be obtained from any ARTS officer or can be printed from  the ARTS-Dance web site: www.arts-dance.org .

The application must be submitted to the ARTS Executive Director at 943 Tamarind Circle, Rockledge, FL 32955, or Email: ExecutiveDirector@arts-dance.org and must be received at least 60 days prior to the event.  An estimate of expenses must be completed on the application.  After review, ARTS will notify the applicant if they qualify for the grant. No organization may receive more than one grant in any one calendar year.

 Payment:

After the Educational Seminar is completed, a final Financial Statement must be submitted to the ARTS Executive Director within 60 days showing actual costs associated with the session along with a copy of the list of attendees.  A brief outline of the topics covered in the session should be included.  Please list the name of the organization to whom the payment is to be made along with the appropriate mailing address.

 Application Form:

ARTS Education Grant Form Adobe pdf format

ARTS Education Grant Form MS Word Fill in Form

ARTS Education Grant Information and Form Adobe pdf format