2023-556-E-Arts Commission-Estes Hills PTA-2023-24 Arts Grants

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Deficit/Surplus W e did not provide a Cultural Enrichment Program at Estes Hills in 2021-22 due to COVID. In 2022-23 (current year) we received an Orange County Arts grant for $2,000 and budgeted an additional $4,300 for a Cultural Enrichment Program. W e spent the $2,000 grant on artist fees, but did not spend our entire budgeted amount of $4,300. This was due to three things: (1) we conservatively budgeted $6,300 for a projected total program of $6,055 for any changes in prices of shows; (2) Donna W ashington’s listed rate ($1,500) was more than what she charged us ($1,125); and (3) Carlotta Santana (projected to cost $1,875, our most expensive show) was unable to perform due to scheduling issues, and instead we contracted Takiri Folclor Latino to provide a similar Latina dance experience, but her rate was only $1,187.50. Thus, our total costs were $1,062.50 lower than expected. Had we known this at the beginning of the school year, we may have tried to schedule an additional show, but Carlotta Santana canceled late in the school year. Extra funds are put back into other PTA programs for students. As shown in the 2023-24 budget, we have budgeted $3,975 for next year’s Cultural Enrichment Program and are requesting $2,000 from the Orange County Arts Commission. If we do not receive the grant, we will have to eliminate a performance or take money out of another PTA program. Are you an entity of UNC-Chapel Hill or another unit of state government? No PROJECT/PROGRAM INFORMATION Tell us about your project or program Title of Grant Request Estes Hills Elementary Cultural Enrichment Program 2023-24 Grant Amount Requested 2,000 Is the person in charge of this program or project different from the Authorizing Official? No W hat are you requesting funding for? A specific program or project DocuSign Envelope ID: 0C261A48-D79C-4528-A50D-5F8F988DC33B