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(but read the program guidelines first!)

• Creation Grant
• American Masterpieces, Teaching Artist Residency or Technical Assistance
• Arts Jobs and Teaching Artist Express

To report on an FY10 Grant, CLICK HERE

Technical Assistance/Travel Grants

The purpose of the Technical Assistance/Travel Grants is to enhance organizational development and training by providing opportunities for organization staff and/or Trustees to hire a consultant or attend a conference.

Grant Amounts

Grant amounts range from $250-$1000.

Deadlines

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted ONLINE at least 60 days before an event or activity is to occur.  Applicants are usually notified within 45 days of the submission date.

Activities for FY10 must take place between the date of notification and August 31, 2010. Projects cannot be funded retroactively. Funds may run out before the end of the application period, so applications received earlier in the year may fare better.

Be sure to contact Sonia Rae at (802) 828-5425 or email us prior to submitting an application to confirm availability of funds.

Who May Apply

These small Technical Assistance and Travel grants are available to not-for-profit arts organizations only, and may be awarded in addition to other Council grants.

Applicants must meet the requirements under the “Who May Apply” Section in the General Program Guidelines.

See also the “Residency Requirements” Section of the Legal Requirements.

What We Fund

Eligible activities are those that help an arts organization strengthen its capacity to serve its constituents:

Funds may be used to assist with:

• Travel to regional or national conferences;
• Hiring Consutants to assist activities such as:
  • Staff training
  • Board development
  • Long Range Planning
  • Technology Skills training
  • Community design issues for city/town planning or select boards
  • Community cultural needs assessment and planning
  • Accessibility

What We Do Not Fund

See General Program Guidelines.

Grant Match

Technical Assistance Grants require a 1:1 non-federal cash match. See General Program Guidelines for more information.

Award Payment and Report Schedule

See General Program Guidelines.

Criteria

Applications are reviewed and scored by staff according to the following criteria:

• The proposed activity is likely to have a significant impact on the organization's capacity to deliver programs & services and/or on the community's cultural development.
• The activity is achievable and will happen as proposed.
• The budget is reasonable.
• The applicant is in compliance with the Requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Incomplete Applications

See General Program Guidelines.

Application Review Process

Review panels for Travel Assistance/Travel Grants will consist of Council staff members. Also see General Program Guidelines.

How To Apply

All applications must be filled out and submitted online. Click the grants logo at the top right of this screen to log in and begin your application.  In addition to the online submission, one copy of the printed application, and any additional support materials such conference brochures, proof of Vermont residency etc. must be mailed to the Council via regular mail and should be POSTMARKED on the same date the online application is sent. 

View the Technical Assistance Application form here.  For reference only.

For more information contact Sonia Rae at (802) 828-5425.