NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT INITIATIVE
Grant Guidelines
Grant Cycle FY2015 (Projects occurring between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015)
Program Description
The Neighborhood Grant Initiative supports diverse creative activities happening within northeast Indiana’s
neighborhoods and corridors. Increasing access to the arts is essential to building vibrant communities.
Qualified Applicants
Applicants must be located in a northeast Indiana county: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko,
LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley. Applicants must have an IRS 501(c)3 tax
exempt status or fiscal sponsor with that status. Both arts and non-arts organizations can apply. Religious
organizations with a 501(c)3 tax exempt status may apply for projects of a secular nature only.
Eligible Requests
 Grant funds must be used to support a project or project phase that occurs between July 1, 2014
and June 30, 2015.
 Grant requests may be up to $2,000.
 Grant requests must be matched by other funding sources. Up to 50% of the match can be inkind support.
 Grant funds cannot be used for salaries of current staff.
 Grant funds cannot support projects retroactively.
Panel Review and Award Process
A volunteer committee will review all grant applications and recommend projects for grant awards. The Arts
United Board of Directors will vote to approve the panel’s recommendations during its June meeting.
Priority will be given to the following:
 Projects that provide free or increased access to arts and culture for targeted audience(s);
 New projects from past applicants and first-time applicants; and
 Projects that incorporate an entrepreneurial or innovative approach.
The following applications will not be considered:
 Projects that received an FY2013 Neighborhood Grant;
 Requests for general operating support; or
 Handwritten applications or applications that do not follow these guidelines.
Proper Crediting of Arts United
All recipients of Neighborhood Grants must credit Arts United by including the Arts United logo on
promotional materials and with the following written or spoken phrase: “This program is made possible in part
by funding from Arts United.”
Arts United Contact
Susan Mendenhall, Director of Resource Development
Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.
300 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
p: 260.424.0646
f: 260.424.2783
smendenhall@artsunited.org
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Grant Cycle
Step
1. Application due
Date
April 1, 2014
2. Grant review panel meets
May 2014
3. Arts United Board of Directors reviews
the grant recommendations of the
review panel
June 2014
4. Arts United announces grant awards and
sends grant agreements to successful
applicants
July 2014
5. Signed grant agreement due
September 30, 2014
6. Arts United disburses first grant payment
(75% of grant award)
Thirty days before project begins
7. Final report due
Six weeks after project completion
8. Arts United disburses final payment
(25% of grant award)
Upon receipt of the final report
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit seven typewritten copies of your application and include the following items in order.
Please do not use staples or binding.

Cover Page – Please use template on page 5.

Project Narrative – Answer the following questions in order using no more than three pages and no
less than size 11 font.
1. Briefly describe your organization’s mission, vision, and history.
2. Describe the proposed neighborhood art project in detail. How do you plan to use the
Neighborhood Grant to support your program?
3. Identify the artists and partners who are involved in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of your project.
4. Explain how the project will benefit the community. Who is your target audience and how will
they participate?
5. This grant initiative aims to support new, entrepreneurial and innovative projects that provide
free and/or increased access to arts and cultural activities. Explain how your project meets
these objectives.
6. How will you evaluate the project?
7. Have you presented this type of project in the past? If so, what were your successes and
challenges? If not, what do you see as the major benefits and challenges of your project?

Support Materials
o Estimated project demographics – Please use template on page 6.
o Project budget – Please use template on page 7.
o Current annual operating budget for your organization
o IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter - If you are working with a fiscal sponsor, include the sponsor
organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter.
o Public Art Questionnaire –Only required for public art projects. See page 8.
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FINAL REPORT INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit one typed copy of your final report within six weeks following the completion of the project and
include the following items in order. Final reports must include documentation of the project and evidence of
proper crediting of Arts United.

Cover Page – Please use template on page 5.

Final Report Narrative – Answer the following questions in order using no more than one page and
no less than size 11 font.
1. Describe your project and tell us about your successes and challenges.
2. Describe the level of participation from your targeted audience(s).
3. Describe how you evaluated the project’s success. Do you plan to repeat the project in the
future based on your evaluation?
4. Briefly summarize how the grant funds were used. Please explain any changes from the
description given in the original grant application.

Support Materials
o Final project demographics – Please use template on page 6.
o Final project budget – Please use template on page 7.
o Evidence of proper crediting of Arts United
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Cover Page Template
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization’s Legal Name
Street Address
City, State Zip
Website
Federal Identification Number
Contact Name
Contact Phone
Contact E-Mail Address
Fiscal Sponsor (if applicable)
Fiscal Sponsor Contact Name
Fiscal Sponsor Phone
Fiscal Sponsor Email
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Title of Project
Start Date
End Date
Total Project Budget
Neighborhood Grant Request
Total Number of Arts Activities
Total Number of People Served
AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE
The undersigned certifies that he/she is a principal officer of the organization and certifies that the information
contained in this application is true and correct, and that the expenditures will be incurred solely for the purpose of the
above grant and that the organization will comply with the Neighborhood Grant Agreement.
Name of Authorizing Official
Title of Authorizing Official
Signature
Date
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Project Demographics Template
Please include the number of project participants in each category.
Patrons
Demographics
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian
Black/African American
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White (non-Hispanic)
Two or more races
TOTAL
Total children (under 18)
Total adults (18 - 64)
Total seniors (65 +)
TOTAL
Low- and moderate-income children
Low- and moderate-income adults
Low- and moderate-income seniors
TOTAL
Adams County residents
Allen County residents
DeKalb County residents
Huntington County residents
Kosciusko County residents
LaGrange County residents
Miami County residents
Noble County residents
Steuben County residents
Wabash County residents
Wells County residents
Whitley County residents
Other residents
TOTAL
Artists
Board
Volunteers
Staff
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Project Budget Template
Line Item
1.
Cash,
donations
and
sponsorships
$
In-kind
support
Arts United
grant
request
= Total
$
$
$
2.
3.
TOTAL
Total cash,
donations
and
sponsorships:
_________
Total inkind
Total grant
support:
requested:
+_________ + ________
Total project
budget:
= _______
Please explain your project expenses, in order of line item, breaking down the amounts into units. For
example, “Line item 1 - We will purchase 10 easels at $8 each for a total of $80. The easels will be covered by a
sponsorship from ACME Corporation.” You may use an additional page if necessary.
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Public Art Questionnaire
If your program includes public art, please submit this questionnaire with your application.
Public Art is defined as:
 Art that is installed in a host building/venue, on public property, or exterior of a home or
building where the public has access to view and enjoy it.
 Art is made of materials that can be sustained and maintained in the environment in which the
artwork is installed, for the length of time proposed in the application.
Questions:
1. Is it esthetically appropriate to the neighborhood and larger community?
2. Is it temporary and moveable? How long will it be showing? Describe the materials and plan for
construction and dismantlement.
3. Is the location approved? List the owners of the property/venue and describe how you obtained
permissions.
4. Is the property/venue public or private? If public, have legal requirements related to installation
permits been explored? Is there any likelihood that permits to install the piece might be denied?
If property is privately owned, do you have written permissions from the property owner? What
is the lifespan of the installation? How will you ensure safe and timely installation and
dismantlement?
5. Does the installation and/or removal of the piece damage permanent elements of the setting?
What restoration of the location might be necessary at the piece’s removal?
6. How will liability related to the installation be managed? Describe existing policies on the
property and any supplemental insurance related to this project.
7. Who is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the installation? Is the cost for maintenance
reasonable and included in the grant application? If not, how will it be funded?
8. Does the piece, when physically accessible to the public, pose any potential physical harm or risk
of injury to artists/visitors/viewers/abusers? What level of risk is involved? Is the piece resistant
to possible/reasonably expected vandalism or abuse potential?
Please note that depending on your project, further documentation may be requested by Arts United.