CONTRACTS
FOR SERVICES
ABOUT CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES
2024 Application Cycle is Now Closed. Decision will be announced in the summer of 2024.
The Contracts for Services Program (CFS) provides grant funding which is unrestricted general operating and project support to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, arts & culture organizations, cultural institutions, colleges and universities, as well as units of government that produce or present arts programming open to Fulton County residents. CFS award recipients present programs that reflect the cultural diversity of the County, captures the imagination of adults, families, and youth, invigorate neighborhood growth, support economic development, and provides jobs.
Awards range between $1,000 and $50,000. CFS award recipients are reviewed and recommended for funding using the following evaluation criteria; artistic merit, service to the community and field, organizational effectiveness, and accessibility. Contractors are selected after a thorough evaluation by an advisory panel of professionals representing all artistic categories. The recipients that were awarded funding are projected to serve more than five million people in Fulton County. Community-based arts organizations throughout Fulton County are encouraged to apply annually for participation in the CFS Program through the Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture. Applications are reviewed by staff, the Fulton County Arts Council, and the Allocations Committee, which provides additional accountability to support the Fulton County strategic goal that “AII People's Lives Are Culturally and Recreationally Enriched" prior to submission to the Board of Commissioners.
The funding provided to chosen organizations works in concert with financial support from corporate/foundation sponsorship of arts programs and helps ensure a strong arts ecosystem in Fulton County.
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C.F.S. PROGRAM GOALS
Providing cultural access for the diverse citizenry of Fulton County, with a focus on youth, seniors, people with disabilities and underserved populations.
Service as a catalyst for stabilizing arts and cultural organizations throughout Fulton County
Creating an environment that encourages growth and development of arts organizations.
Stimulating neighborhood development and facilitating the with communities throughout Fulton County.
Fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors of Fulton County.
Contributing to the economic well-being of the community, including the ability to attract new business and residents.
MEET THE TEAM
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Contracts for Services Program Manager
shantras.lakes@fultoncountyga.gov
Shantras Lakes is an experienced public administration professional working in the arts and philanthropy sector. She serves as the Manager for the Contracts for Services Program for Fulton County Government’s Department of Arts & Culture, she has built a reputation for strong advocacy and support of a healthy arts and cultural community.
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Contracts for Services Program Specialist
tasha.tavaras@fultoncountyga.gov
Tasha Tavaras holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Savannah College of Art and Design and was an intern with Fulton County Arts & Cultures Contracts for Services Department before becoming the Contracts For Services Program Specialist for Fulton County Arts & Culture.
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Administrative Coordinator
sharon.maloney@fultoncountyga.gov
Sharon Maloney has been in the administrative professional field for over 15 years, holds an associate degree in business management, and was a contractor with Fulton County Arts & Cultures before becoming their permanent administrator assistant.
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