1. Grant Seeker WorkshopOrganizations & Schools Online Webinar 05.04.2011

2. About the Vermont Arts Council Our mission is to advance and preserve the arts at the center of Vermont communities.

3. About the Vermont Arts Council GOALS THREE Expand and Sustain Council's Ability to Serve TWO Communicate the Public Value of the Arts ONE Encourage Participation in the Arts

4. About the Vermont Arts Council Services BI-WEEKLY ARTMAIL ARTS DIRECTORY TEACHING ROSTER ARTS CALENDAR NETWORKING & CONVENING AWARDS & CITATIONS STATEWIDE INITIATIVES

5. ART SUPPORTS JOBS Did you know that artists and writers makeup over 3% of Vermont’s workforce? TOWNSSeven million visitors a year are attracted to Vermont by arts organizations alone. KIDS Studies show that students who participate in the arts improve academic achievement. The Arts are a $443 Million economic engine in Vermont, with a state and local tax revenue impact of $19.5 Million.

6. Federal Funding: An Update artsACTIONfund.org

7. Our Grant ProgramsCheck out what’s on the menu

8. ORGANIZATIONS FIXED Deadlines Community Arts Arts Organizations .................................. $1,000-$5,000 Non-Arts Organization ............................ $1,000-$2,500 Arts Learning............$1,000-$5,000 Arts Partnership ….. $4,000-$7,000 ROLLING Deadlines Technical Assistance(Arts Orgs only) .................................. $250-$1,000

9. SCHOOLS FIXED Deadlines – June 1st Arts Learning ………….. $1,000-$5,000 ROLLING Deadlines – July 1st & on Teaching Artist Residency .................................... $500-$1,500 Teaching Artist Express .......................................... $250 - $500 Cultural Routes Bus Grants.............................. $200

10. For Artists ARTISTS Fixed Deadlines Creation (May 2nd)…………………….….$3,000 Rolling Deadlines Artist Development ………………$250 - $1,000 Intermittently Available Art in State Buildings Program ....… varies

11. HOORAY! YOU'VE FOUND THE PROGRAM FOR YOU!

12. Stop. BEFORE you begin your application…

13. READ THEGUIDELINES (we mean it)

14. GENERAL GUIDELINES: (plus program-specific guidelines, too)

15. STILL got questions?2. Call our Staff(in that order. but we are really, totally here for you)

16. Applying for a Grant Online What does the Panel want to know?

17. WHO is involved? WHO will benefit? WHY is it important? WHY are you doing it?

18. WHAT is your project? WHERE is it taking place? WHEN is it taking place?

19. Evaluation Public Value, Communication to the Public, Constituent Feedback Accessibility Facility, Programmatic Marketing and Outreach Website, Social Media, Press Releases, etc.

20. Applying for a Grant Online www.vermont.cgweb.org

21. Applying for a Grant Online

22. Applying for a Grant Online

23. Applying for a Grant Online

25. Underserved Constituencies

26. The Budget & Budget Narrative

27. Key Individuals

28. Digital Support Materials

29. Authorizing Official

30. Publicity and Promotions

32. TOTAL EXPENSES, VAC GRANT INCOME and OTHER INCOME TOTAL EXPENSES, VAC GRANT INCOME and OTHER INCOME TOTAL EXPENSES, VAC GRANT INCOME and OTHER INCOME Grant Project Budgets Pie Chart

34. Underserved Constituencies

35. The Budget & Budget Narrative

36. Key Individuals

37. Digital Support Materials

38. Authorizing Official

39. Publicity and Promotions

41. Helpful Hint Have others read your application before you submit.

42. Helpful Hint Don’t wait until the last minute! 11:59 PM BY OUR CLOCK!

43. Helpful Hint Don’t wait until the last minute Before 4:30 PM After 4:30 PM

44. Applying for a Grant Online WHEN IN DOUBT... READ GUIDELINES… …THEN CALL US

45. Review Process SONIA PANEL PROCESS (or, why we need 7 copies of stuff) The Panel Process

46. Grant Seeker WorkshopOrganizations & Schools Online Webinar 05.04.2011