NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GUIDELINES: FY 2009
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
APPLICATION PROCESS AND REVIEW
Professional Development Grants (PDG) are noncompetitive
grants available to eligible applicants on a first-come, firstserved reimbursement basis throughout the year while funding
is available.
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the NAC Board approves
funding for noncompetitive open deadline grants. Applications
are reviewed for eligibility and completeness by NAC staff as
they are received.
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In order to be reviewed, grant applications must be
complete.
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Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
while funding is available.
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Applicants will be notified regarding the status of their
application no later than two weeks after NAC’s receipt of
application.
SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participation in events like workshops, conferences and
seminars helps with important elements of the work of those in
the nonprofit arts industry. The Nevada Arts Council’s
Professional Development Grant (PDG) promotes continuing
education for Nevada’s artists, educators, board members and
arts administrators that advances their work and enhances
their careers.
Information gathered during these professional development
activities is shared with colleagues and continues to increase
the knowledge base of Nevada’s cultural workforce long after
the workshop or conference is over.
PDG CATEGORIES
In FY2009 there are three PDG categories in which NAC
accepts applications; Community Arts Development (CADPDG), Folklife (FLK-PDG) and NAC Sponsored Event (NACPDG). Each grant category for professional development is
designed for a specific pool of applicants and may have
additional requirements. If you are unsure which PDG to apply
for, please contact the Nevada Arts Council (NAC) - in Carson
City at 775.687.6680 or in Las Vegas at 702.486.3700.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Organizations and Public Institutions
All applicants must be
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incorporated as a Nevada nonprofit organization with taxexempt status under Section 501c3 of the Internal
Revenue code or be a school or unit of government. Arts
organizations in the process of receiving nonprofit status
may apply for certain grants with the use of a Fiscal Agent.
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traveling more than 100 miles roundtrip.
Individuals
All applicants must
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have U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
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be at least 21 years old and NOT a degree-seeking
student, in the area for which they are requesting funding.
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be a Nevada resident for 12 months.
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be traveling more than 100 miles roundtrip.
Applicants are expected to
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apply for a PDG in a timely manner to insure the lowest
rate possible for travel and lodging, and
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follow NAC grant management policies.
PDGs are awarded on a reimbursement basis ONLY* and are
permitted by State regulations to cover registration, travel and
per diem costs up to a maximum dollar amount per category.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Though no postmark deadline is required, PDG applications
should be received at least one (1) month prior to the activity
unless authorized by program coordinator.
PDG RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS
If you are awarded a grant, you will be required to do the
following:
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Submit a signed original Terms and Conditions Form.
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Submit a completed and signed Vendor Registration Form
(new grantees only).
After you attend the PDG sponsored activity and incur
your expenses, you will be required to do the following
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Submit a completed and signed Final Report Form.
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Submit a completed and signed Cash Request Form.
Performing Arts Producing, Touring and Presenting
Organizations ONLY
NAC requires that organizations receiving PDG Grants to
attend booking conferences and other such convenings share
information gathered about touring, block-booking and
presenting with the Nevada Presenters Network (NPN). NPN is
an informal association of Nevada’s performing arts presenters
and producing organizations committed to increasing the
affordability, quality and quantity of cultural events through
communication and networking. NPN holds quarterly
conference calls and manages a NPN listserv. For more details
on how to share your information with your NPN colleagues
please contact Robin A. Hodgkin, Community Arts
Development (CAD) Program Coordinator, at 775.687.7109 or
RHodgkin@nevadaculture.org or Rossitza Todorova, Program
Associate at 775.687.7119 or RTodorova@nevadaculture.org.
PDGs are awarded on a reimbursement basis ONLY. *
All required and fully completed paperwork must be filed
within 45 days of the end of the project or by June 30,
whichever date is earlier. If the project does not end until
June 30, applicants have until July 31 to submit all required
paperwork. If applicant misses this deadline, they will be
out of compliance, and therefore not eligible for any
NAC grants or funding during the entire next fiscal year.
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* Exception – Folklife PDG recipients may request a
percentage of the grant as a travel advance. See Folklife
PDG guidelines for additional information.
Nevada Arts Council Carson City - 775.687.6680 Las Vegas - 702.486.3700 www.nevadaculture.org
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NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GUIDELINES: FY 2009
COMMUNITY ARTS DEVELOPMENT (CAD-PDG)
National, Regional and In-State Activities
FOLKLIFE PDG (FLK-PDG)
National, Regional and In-State Activities
ORGANIZATIONS
INDIVIDUALS
Community Arts Development Professional
Development Grants – (CAD - PDG)
Folklife Professional Development Grants –
(FLK - PDG)
Arts organizations, local arts agencies and governmental
cultural offices are eligible to apply for professional
development grants to support attendance of professional
(paid or volunteer) administrative staff, board members and
trustees to national and regional conferences, workshops or
seminars for skills training through the Community Arts
Development Program Professional Development Grant
category (CAD-PDG).
Individual folk and traditional artists are eligible to apply for
professional development grants to support attendance at
national, regional, and in-state activities such as cultural
fairs, festivals, and powwows; meetings and conferences
related to traditional arts and culture; or to engage in
educational projects such as mentorships or master classes
through the Folklife Professional Development Grants
category (FLK-PDG).
Eligible organizations may request no more then two $500
(no cash match) CAD-PDGs per fiscal year as long as the
Community Arts Development Program has funds available.
Individual traditional artists who wish to travel regionally or
nationally to research specific traditions by interviewing other
traditional artists or at libraries, archives, or museums may
also apply in the Folklife Professional Development Grants
category (FLK-PDG)
For more information, please contact Robin A. Hodgkin,
Community Arts Development (CAD) Program Coordinator, at
775.687.7109 or RHodgkin@nevadaculture.org or Rossitza
Todorova, Program Associate at 775.687.7119 or
RTodorova@nevadaculture.org
Eligible applicants may request up to $250 for in-state and
$500 for out-of-state opportunities (no cash match
required) as long as the Folklife Program has funds
available. Applicants may ask for 50% of the requested
amount to be paid as a travel advance. The balance will
be paid upon receipt of the final report, including receipts.
Participates are limited to one FLK-PDG per fiscal year.
For more information contact Patricia (Pat) Wells, Folklife
Program Coordinator, at 775.687.7103 or
PAWells@nevadaculture.org or Rebecca Snetselaar, Program
Associate at 702.486.3739 or
RSnetselaar@nevadaculture.org.
NAC SPONSORED PDGS (NAC-PDG)
In-State Activities Only
JACKPOT AND BETA COMPETITIVE GRANTS
National, Regional and In-State Activities
INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS
INDIVIDUALS
For FY09:
NAC Sponsored Activities – (NAC - PDG)
Nevada artists, arts organizations, local arts agencies and
governmental cultural offices are eligible to apply for
professional development grants to support attendance to
certain NAC activities such as grant workshops and arts
conferences through Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Sponsored
Professional Development Grant category (NAC-PDG).
Eligible individuals and organizations may request no more
then two $250 (no cash match) NAC- PDGs per fiscal year
as long as funding is available.
For information about specific activities as they are advertised,
please contact Rennie J. Brode - in Carson City at
775.687.6680 or RBrode@nevadaculture.org or Michelle
Moore in Las Vegas at 702.486.3700 or
MMoore@nevadaculture.org
For information, application and deadlines for the quarterly
competitive grants please contact:
Jackpot Grants – Individual Artists
Mary Vargas, Grants Program Coordinator, at 774.687.7102
or MVargas@nevadaculture.org
Better Education Through the Arts (BETA) Grants –
Educators and Teaching Artists
Maryjane Dorofachuk, Art In Education (AIE) Program
Coordinator, at 702.486.3738 or
MDorofachuk@nevadaculture.org
Or visit our website at: www.nevadaculture.org
Nevada Arts Council Carson City - 775.687.6680 Las Vegas - 702.486.3700 www.nevadaculture.org
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NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS APPLICATION: FY 2009
Please read Professional Development Grant Guidelines prior to filing out the application. Approval of the application is based on
the availability of funding which is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
CATEGORY - please check one
CAD – PDG
FLK – PDG
NAC – PDG
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION – If applicable
Name of Organization:
Organization Authorizing Official:
Phone:
Title:
Fax:
Email:
website:
Physical Address:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
County:
Congressional District:
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL AND NARRATIVE QUESTIONS
Proof of eligibility - See PDG guidelines for details.
INDIVIDUALS
ORGANIZATIONS
Contact program coordinator to discuss eligibility.
Include IRS tax-exempt 501c3 letter (new applicants only).
Supplemental materials
INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Provide a copy of your paid conference, workshop, seminar or class registration, and/or tickets and travel arrangements.
Narrative Questions - Please submit a narrative not to exceed one (1) page typed that responds directly to each of the questions
below.
INDIVIDUALS
ORGANIZATIONS
1.
2.
3.
1.
4.
5.
Describe your artistic background and art form.
For what are you requesting support?
Provide a PUBLIC VALUE STATEMENT in which you
describe why public funds should be expended for your
attendance at this activity or these activities.
Describe how your attendance will benefit you as an artist
and if appropriate other artists, community members,
and/or the general public.
Folklife applicants ONLY: provide a statement about the
tradition(s) you will be engaging in and/or a research plan
if applicable.
2.
3.
4.
Describe your professional background and current
position.
For what are you requesting support?
Provide a PUBLIC VALUE STATEMENT in which you
describe why public funds should be expended for your
attendance at this activity or these activities.
Describe how your attendance will benefit you, your
community and/or organization, and constituents. If
applicable, please tie your narrative to your organization’s
mission statement.
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NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS APPLICATION: FY 2009
Professional Development Grant Expense Details
EXPENSES
Estimated Expenses
1. Registration or Fees
2. Lodging/Per Diem
3. Air Travel
4. Ground Transportation
Miles
Roundtrip
5. Other expenses: faxes, copies, etc.
TOTALS:
CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE
Primary Contact Signature/ Applicant ______________________________________________________________________
Print Name/Title ______________________________________________________________________________________
Date ________________
Applicant Organization or Fiscal Agent:
Organization’s Authorizing Official Signature __________________________________________________________
Print Name/Title ________________________________________________________________________________
Organization Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Date ________________
CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET
Does your PDG Application Packet include all of the following?
Application Form
Original signed by the required individual(s) in BLUE ink
Proof of eligibility
Individuals - have you contacted Program Coordinator?
Organizations - new applicants have you included IRS
tax-exempt 501c3 letter?
Supplemental materials
Narrative
Expense Details
Have you made a copy of this application packet for yourself?
Once you have completed Application Packet please mail original to:
Nevada Arts Council, 716 N. Carson Street, Suite A, Carson City, NV 89701
* FAXED APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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