An applicant may now request up to $6,000 per grant application. This is up from the previous amount of $3,500 per application.
The required match for an application has been decreased from 50% to 20%.
An applicant may now submit up to two applications per grant deadline.
A March 26, 2010, deadline has been added to offer an extra funding opportunity.
The new guidelines are available online at www.aracouncil.org, by calling 1-800-569-8134 or 218-722-0952 or by emailing info@aracouncil.org
The ARAC will offer a grant writing workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Common Area of the Marshall School Annex Building, 1301 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, two weeks prior to the application deadline.
The dates for the upcoming grant writing workshop and the grant program deadline are:
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Grant Writing Workshop. Bob DeArmond, Executive Director, will provide technical assistance in preparing and submitting an application, grant writing tips, project eligibility and other topics. Representatives from arts organizations interested in applying for project support are encouraged to attend this workshop. The workshop is free.
Friday, January 29, 2010 ARAC Art Project Grant Application Deadline. This matching grant program offers funding to arts organizations of up to $6,000 to produce or present arts activities that encourage the artistic growth and development of the organization and the artists or audience they serve.
To request guidelines or request additional information, call or write:
Bob DeArmond, Executive Director
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
1301 Rice Lake Road, Suite 111
Duluth, MN 55811
1-218-722-0952 or 1-800-569-8134, info@aracouncil.org
www.aracouncil.org
Funding for this grant program is made possible through appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature; the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund; and The McKnight Foundation.
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