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ALL SMAHC PROGRAMS  2010 - 2011

Minnesota Counties within SMAHC region:  Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine

SMAHC Programs
for Organizations & Schools

July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

SMAHC Programs
for Individual Artists

July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEFree to all area schools, arts organizations and artists.  Ongoing.

 · · ·
No changes or additions to an application will be allowed after the application deadline. · · ·

IMPORTANT - NEW POLICY:  It is your responsibility to make sure your application is complete and does not include errors. The SMAHC staff will no longer notify an applicant to offer an opportunity to make additions or adjustments to an application unless a draft application is receive in the SMAHC office well in advance of the deadline.  Incomplete or inaccurate materials may result in your application being deemed ineligible or reduce your request.


SMAHC GRANT PROGRAMS
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SMAHC Programs for Organizations & Schools
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

 


ART PROJECT GRANTS

Provides area organizations with up to $5,000 in matching funds to produce or present high quality arts events. 

 

DEADLINES

Round I
   
Grant writing workshop: July 19, 2010
  Application Deadline: August 16, 2010

Panel Meeting: Sept. 11, 2010
  Board Action: Sept. 27, 2010
  Earliest project start date Nov.1, 2010
  
Round II
    Grant writing workshop: Nov. 17, 2010
  Application Deadline: February 7, 2011

Panel Meeting: March 5, 2011
  Board Action: March 21, 2011
  Earliest project start date: May 1, 2011


ARTS ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Provides up to $5,000 in matching funds to local arts organizations to strengthen their capacity to provide quality arts activities. Provides up to $2,000 in matching funds for local organization planning grants.

 

DEADLINES

Round I
   
Grant writing workshop: July 19, 2010
  Application Deadline: August 16, 2010

Panel Meeting: Sept. 11, 2010
  Board Action: Sept. 27, 2010
  Earliest project start date Nov.1, 2010
 

Equipment and facilities improvement grants are available in

Round II (only) with up to $15,000 in matching funds.


Round II
    Grant writing workshop: Nov. 17, 2010

Pre-application deadline >$5K:  Dec. 6, 2010

  Application Deadline: February 7, 2011

Panel Meeting: March 5, 2011
  Board Action: March 21, 2011
  Earliest project start date: May 1, 2011


ARTS & LEARNING GRANTS

Matching grants to schools, organizations, and communities for artist residencies or arts-related field trips that include educator training and community involvement.  Up to $600 (field trips), $750 (pre-packaged theatre residencies) or $2,500 (residencies).

 

DEADLINES

Round I

Grant writing workshop: Sept.9, 2010 *NOTE DATE CHANGE*
Application Deadline: October 4, 2010

Panel Meeting: Nov. 6, 2010
Board Action: Nov. 22, 2010
Earliest project start date: Jan.1, 2011

 

Round II
Grant writing workshop: Feb. 24, 2011
Application Deadline: April 1, 2011

Panel Meeting: April 30, 2011
Board Action: May 23, 2011
Earliest project start date June 15, 2011

 

 

ARTS LEGACY GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITIES

 

Up to $20,000 provided with 25% match for organizations to create a strong arts legacy in MN through projects that develop or enhance local arts organizations, communities, or artists.

 

DEADLINES

Round I

Grant writing workshop:  July 19, 2010

Pre-Application deadline>$10K:  July 30, 2010

Application Deadline:  August 23, 2010

Panel Meeting:  Sept. 18, 2010

Board Action:  Sept. 27, 2010

Earliest project start date:  Nov. 1, 2010

 

Round II

Grant writing workshop: Nov. 17, 2010

Pre-Application deadline>$10K: Dec. 6, 2010

Application Deadline:  January 14, 2011

Panel Meeting:  Feb. 12, 2011

Board Action:  Feb. 28, 2011

Earliest project start date:  April 1, 2011

 

ARTS LEGACY PLANNING GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITIES

 

Up to $2,000 provided to organizations for planning a variety of arts projects and activities.  Arts Legacy planning grants are intended for projects or activities that will create a strong arts legacy in Minnesota.

 

DEADLINES

Round I

Application Deadline:  August 2, 2010

Board Action:  Aug. 23, 2010

Earliest project start date:  Sept. 15, 2010

 

Round II

Application Deadline:  January 3, 2011

Board Action:  Jan. 24, 2011

Earliest project start date:  Feb. 15, 2011

 

CULTURAL BANK

Up to $400 in insurance support for projects which face possible loss of expected revenue.


Ongoing deadline:  28 days before project performance date.

 

 

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SMAHC Programs for Individual Artists
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEFree to all area schools, arts organizations and artists.  Ongoing.
 · · ·
No changes or additions to an application will be allowed after the application deadline. · · ·

IMPORTANT - NEW POLICY:  It is your responsibility to make sure your application is complete and does not include errors. The SMAHC staff will no longer notify an applicant to offer an opportunity to make additions or adjustments to an application unless a draft application is receive in the SMAHC office well in advance of the deadline.  Incomplete or inaccurate materials may result in your application being deemed ineligible or reduce your request.


INDIVIDUAL ARTIST -

DEVELOPMENT GRANT

 

$1,500 to aid emerging artists at the early stage 

of their career development.

 

DEADLINE:

  Grant writing workshop: Nov. 9, 2010 *NOTE DATE CHANGE*
 Application Deadline: December 8, 2010
Panel Meeting: Jan. 8, 2011
 Board Action: Jan. 24, 2011
 Earliest project start date: Feb. 15, 2011

 

INDIVIDUAL ARTIST - CAREER GRANTS

 

$5,000 to aid established career artists in the

advanced stage of their career development.

 

DEADLINE:

  Grant writing workshop: Nov. 9, 2010 *NOTE DATE CHANGE*
 Application Deadline: December 8, 2010
Panel Meeting: Jan. 8, 2011
 Board Action: Jan. 24, 2011
 Earliest project start date: Feb. 15, 2011

 

ARTS LEGACY GRANTS FOR ESTABLISHED CAREER ARTISTS

 

Provides up to $7000 in funds to aid in career development and arts activities of established professional artists for projects that incorporate a community component which would provide an opportunity for the community to benefit as a result of the project.

 

DEADLINE:

  Grant writing workshop: March 10, 2011
 Application Deadline: April 1, 2011
Panel Meeting: May 14, 2011
 Board Action: May 23, 2011
 Earliest project start date: June 15, 2011

 

 

ART STUDY OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH GRANTS

Up to $500 to aid in the development of young artists.

 DEADLINE

 Grant writing workshop: Feb. 24, 2011
 Application Deadline: April 1, 2011
Panel Meeting: April 30, 2011
 Board Action: May 23, 2011
 Earliest project start date: June 15, 2011

 

 

PRAIRIE DISCIPLE AWARD

 

This award ($500)acknowledges one person who has been

instrumental in promoting the arts in the 18-county area of southwestern Minnesota.

 

These awards made by nomination only.

 

DEADLINE:

Application Deadline: December 8, 2010
 
Panel meeting: Jan. 8, 2011
 
Board Action: Jan. 24, 2011

 

 

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