Arts in the Community Grants
LCAC is proud to support arts in our community.
Arts in Community Grants Applications
Application Deadline: Grants will be accepted from March 1, 2012 - April 18, 2012
Arts in the Community mini grant applications are now available. Download the PDF of the application at the bottom of this page. You may download the pdf below or follow this link to a word document.
A 5-10 minute interview/presentation may be required. If so, applicants will be notified. All applicants will be contacted regarding the status of their application.
The Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission (LCAC) promotes, nurtures and celebrates the visual, performing and language arts in Lafayette by:
1) Providing opportunities for the public to experience and enjoy art and culture in its various forms
2) Connecting artists, educators and community members with resources
3) Building partnerships to sustain and further arts and culture
4) Embracing and supporting the diversity of the community we serve
General Requirements for the Arts In the Community Grant
1. All applicants must be of legal contractual age as defined by the state of Colorado (18+).
2. All projects must directly benefit the city and residents of Lafayette.
4. Projects should be completed by 04/20/2013.
5. A final report will be completed by the grant recipient by April 10, 2013. The final report form will be provided to all grant recipients at the time the grant is awarded.
6. Photographs of recipients and project may be used by LCAC to support its mission.
General Application Guidelines
Eligibility: Project-based grants are available to groups or individuals who qualify under the General Requirements. Awards will not exceed $1000. There is no restriction as to the minimum amount that may be requested. In the current climate of budget reductions, this grant program will be highly competitive.
For Individuals: The State of Colorado law requires proof of citizenship at the time of the grant award.
Exclusions: Funds will not be provided for: Projects that have occurred before the grant deadline, capital improvements, fundraising events, receptions, existing general operating budgets and/or salaries for employees of organizations, reductions of deficits from past programs.
Evaluation of the Application
Each grant will be evaluated on the following:
• Project quality
• Budget
• Community impact
• Demonstrated need for support
• Types of programs and services offered
Completing the Application
Applications must be typed or computer generated using the exact format of this application (i.e. Questions 1-8 on page 1 – no exceptions). Answer all questions concisely using no more than ¼ page for each answer. Download the PDF at the bottom of this page. You may also request a word document of the application from susanb@cityoflafayette.com.
Submission
Submit the completed application to susanb@cityoflafayette.com. Only electronic submissions of the
form will be accepted. Video and audio materials may be linked for online viewing (not having online video or audio will not count against you). If you have supplementary materials such as photographs, drawings, press cuttings, etc. mail them to Susan Booker, Cultural Resources Coordinator, 1290 South Public Road , Lafayette, CO 80026. Supplementary materials will not be returned.
Note: All publicity for LCAC funded projects must include the following credit line:
This project is funded (or funded in part) by a grant from the Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission, an agency of theLafayette City Council. Request a copy of the logo from susanb@cityoflafayette.com .
You may download the pdf below or follow this link to a word document.
Having trouble downloading the files? Email Susan.
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