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No ARRA funds may be used to support fundraising activities carried out by position(s), whether salaried or contractual, supported by this award. If any position(s) supported by this award includes fundraising activities (e.g. an executive director of an organization), your documentation must demonstrate that the percentage of salary/fee and time support by ARRA funds does not include fundraising activities.
How & When Do I Submit My Final Report?
The final report is now due no later than midnight, Thursday, September 30, 2010.*
The hours reported in this report should only reflect the activities that took place between July 1 and August 31, 2010. There is additional information requested in this report (i.e. narrative questions, support materials, etc.) that should reflect on activities taking place throughout the grant year.
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Reporting dates
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Estimated* deposit date
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Amount
(a percentage of your total award)
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upon receipt of direct deposit agreement and signed contract
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15%
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October 5, 2009
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October 20
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20%
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Jan. 10, 2010
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January 26
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20%
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April 5, 2010
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April 20
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20%
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July 5, 2010
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July 27
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20%
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September 30, 2010
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5%
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*Deposit will be made upon review and acceptance of report by Council.
It's important to let the public and local leadership know that your organization has received Federal Economic Stimulus funding which comes from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Vermont Arts Council. Remember to credit the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts in printed material, program announcements, interviews, etc. regarding activities detailed in the Arts Jobs grant proposal, as required in your grant contract (see logos below).
You can find logos for NEA and Vermont Arts Council, and other pertinent information on the Legal Requirements page. Be sure to include the ARRA logo in promotion of activities supported with this grant.
Grant recipients who receive federal funds must be in compliance with the Requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The following is a link to the NEA Section 504 Self-Evaluation Workbook.
Contacts:
Sonia Rae, Artist Services & Community Development Programs Manager 802.828.5425
Susan McDowell, Program Assistant 802.828.0152

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The following is a list of recipients by county and grant amounts.
Addison County:
Friends of the Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes
$4,600 from VAC
To support the positions of Executive Director and Administrative Assistant
Town Hall Theatre, Middlebury
$9,500 from VAC
To support the position of Technical Director
Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury
$10,000 from VAC
To support the positions of Director of Education and Archivist
Bennington County:
Manchester Music Festival, Manchester
$9,200 from VAC
To support artist fees for the mentoring program tour
Oldcastle Productions, Bennington
$9,500 from VAC
To support the position of Producing Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director
Vermont Arts Exchange, North Bennington
$9,500 from VAC
To support the position of Office manager
Caledonia County:
Catamount Film & Arts, St. Johnsbury
$9,500 from VAC
To support the positions of Artistic Director, Box office manager and Head Projectionist
Grass Roots Art & Community Effort, Hardwick
$10,000 from VAC
To support the positions of Workshop Program Director and Exhibition Director
Chittenden County:
Burlington City Arts, Burlington
$50,000 from NEA
To support visual arts exhibitions
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington
$50,000 from NEA
To support artist performances
Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater, Burlington
$5,000 from VAC
To support the position of General Manager Assistant
Vermont MIDI Project, Essex Junction
$5,000 from VAC
To support the position of Project Coordinator
Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Burlington
$9,200 from VAC
To support artist fees for 12 musicians
Vermont Youth Orchestra Association, Colchester
$6,900 from VAC
To support artistic personnel
VSA Arts Vermont , Winooski
$9,200 from VAC
To support artist fees for the “Start with the Arts” program
Grand Isle County:
Island Arts, North Hero
$4,600 from VAC
To support the position of After School Music Program
Lamoille County:
River Arts of Morrisville, Morrisville
$10,000 from VAC
To support the position of Adult Program Coordinator
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson
$50,000 from NEA
To present visual arts
Orange County:
Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph
$10,000 from VAC
To support the position of Community Outreach Manager
Orleans County:
Circus Barn, Greensboro
$9,500 from VAC
To support the position of Artistic Director
Haskell Free Library, Derby Line
$5,000 from VAC
To support the position of Opera House Theater Manger
Kingdom County Productions, Barnet
$10,000 from VAC
To support the position of Producer/Director
Rutland County:
Paramount Center, Rutland
$9,500 from VAC
To support the position of Technical Services Director
Washington County:
Focus on Film, Montpelier
$5,000 from VAC
To support the positions of Chief Programmer, Graphic Designer and Web Designer
Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier
$9,500 from VAC
To support the positions of Audience Services Manager/Marketing Assistant and Production Manager/Technical Director
Studio Place Arts, Barre
$8,900 from VAC
To support the positions of Executive Director and Administrative Associate
T.W. Wood Art Gallery, Montpelier
$4,750 from VAC
To support the position of Administrative Associate
Vermont Alliance for Arts Education, Waterbury
$4,600 from VAC
To support the position of Executive Director
Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier
$41,000 from NEA
To support artist and consultant fees
Vermont Crafts Council, Montpelier
$5,000 from VAC
To support the position of Office Manager
Windsor County:
Gallery at the VAULT, Springfield
$5,000 from VAC
To support the positions of Gallery Co-Managers
Northern Stage, White River Junction
$9,500 from VAC
To support the position of Education Manager
Opera Theatre of Weston, Weston
$2,300 from VAC
To support the position of Teaching Artist/Choreographer
Pentangle Council on the Arts, Woodstock
$15,000 from NEFA
To support Administrative staff
Windham County:
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Brattleboro
$10,000 from VAC
To support the position of Education Director
Great River Arts Institute, Bellows Falls
$4,750 from VAC
To support the position of Adult Program Director
New England Youth Theater, Brattleboro
$25,000 from NEA
To support Arts Education programs
Marlboro College, Marlboro
$50,000 from NEA
To support design programs
River Gallery School, Brattleboro
$10,000 from VAC
To support the position of Outreach Coordinator/Teacher
Rockingham Arts and Museum Project, Bellows Falls
$5,000 from VAC
To support the position of Executive Director
Sandglass Center for Puppetry and Theater Research, Putney
$25,000 from NEA
To support theater performances
Yellow Barn, Inc., Putney
$50,000 from NEA
To support music performances