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DocuSign Envelope ID:7080DFC8-BA1A-47A9-9950-70B5EADA298B <br /> 1 /, <br /> 16 <br /> 00 , <br /> 'e Arts Program Grant - Spring <br /> 2016- 17 Application Instructions <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ARTS <br /> COMMMISSION Orange County Arts Commission <br /> Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina <br /> INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED <br /> Purpose <br /> The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) offers the Spring & Fall Arts Program Grants to <br /> develop high-quality arts activities taking place in Orange County. Funds originate from two <br /> sources: the North Carolina Arts Council and the Orange County Board of County <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Applicant Eligibility <br /> • Non-profit organizations or groups sponsored by non-profit organizations. <br /> • Applicants may not be the recipient of the Arts Commission's General Support Grant. <br /> Grant Funds Available <br /> • Grants available up to $1,500.00. <br /> • Each grant must be matched on a one-to-one basis with cash. <br /> • Funds will be used in project period: July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017. <br /> • Funds will be spent for allowable uses only (see below). <br /> Deadline: Tuesday, May 31, 2016, by 5:00 PM at the Arts Commission office. <br /> Application <br /> • Applications materials packet, see Grant Application Form, Page Two. <br /> • Application deadline is a "delivery by" not a "postmarked by" deadline. <br /> • NOTE - Application must be submitted both electronically as a PDF and on paper (1 <br /> signed original). <br /> • Make an appointment with staff early in the process to discuss your proposed project. <br /> • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. <br /> Allowable Uses of Arts Program Grant <br /> Program expenses such as artists' fees and travel, space rental, advertising, publicity, scripts, <br /> costumes, sets, props, music, art supplies, and equipment rental or purchase. <br /> Non-allowable Uses of Arts Program Grant <br /> Deficit reduction; contingency funds; food or beverage; interest on loans; fines or litigation costs; <br /> lobbying expenses; tuition for academic study; indirect cost rate expenses; capital expenditures. <br /> Application Evaluation <br /> See "Evaluation Criteria" on Grant Application Form. <br /> Notification <br /> All applicants will be notified about the status of their application in writing in June, 2016. <br /> 919/968-2011 — 131 West Margaret Lane, Room 216, Hillsborough, NC 27278-www.artsorange.org <br />