2010/2011
FUNDING GUIDELINES AVAILABLE

The Fulton County Arts Council announces funding opportunities for Nonprofit Organizations and Artist Collectives

DEADLINE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010 at 5:00 P.M.

The Fulton County Arts Council invites Fulton County-based arts and cultural, community-based nonprofits, and artist collectives to apply for funding ranging from $1,000 to $150,000 to support arts programming in Fulton County.The Guidelines provide information and applications for nonprofit organizations and artist collectives that wish to apply for funding from the Fulton County Arts Council for the 2010/2011 funding cycle (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011).

The Funding Categories Overview (listed below) will help you determine your appropriate category.  Application workshop attendance is REQUIRED for all new applicants. Please see below for details.

FUNDING CATEGORIES OVERVIEW

MAJORS
Provides general support to encourage outreach efforts by large Fulton County non-profit arts and cultural organizations

ARTS & CULTURE
Provides general and project support for small and mid-sized Fulton County non-profit arts and cultural organizations

ARTS SERVICES PROVIDERS
Provides general and project support for nonprofit organizations offering specialized services to the arts and culture community.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTProvides general and project support for non-profit organizations based in North, South and Southwest Fulton County that provide arts and cultural services for citizens of those communities.

SMALL & EMERGING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Provides capacity building, project support, and technical assistance for small and emerging non-profit arts and cultural organizations and artist collectives. Available for:
•Fulton County non-profit arts and cultural organizations and artist collectives (i.e., groups of individual artists) whose primary mission is related to the arts with budgets under $100,000
•New organizations that have been incorporated for three (3) years or less

APPLICATIONS AND FORMS
Click on the links below to download the following:

Click here to download the Complete 2010/2011 GUIDELINES (PDF)

Click here to download just the GENERAL & PROJECT SUPPORT APPLICATION FORMS (MS Word)

Click here to download just the GENERAL & PROJECT SUPPORT BUDGET FORMS (includes sample of a completed budget) (MS Excel)

Click here to download just the SMALL & EMERGING APPLICATION FORMS (MS Word)

Click here to download just the SMALL & EMERGING BUDGET FORMS (includes sample of a completed budget and breakdown) (MS Excel)

Click here to download a sample of a completed DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SHEET (MS Word)

Click here to download a MAP OF FULTON COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICTS WITH ZIP CODES. (PDF)

WORKSHOPS
Fulton County Arts Council staff will lead workshops in February 2010 that will address the application process and guidelines. All workshops are free to Fulton County-based organizations and artists.

In addition to an overview of the application process, the workshops are a great opportunity for organizations and groups with current or proposed programs to meet potential collaborators, brainstorm about possible projects and partnerships, and learn more about resources for nonprofit organizations.

Please call (404) 612-5780 to register for a workshop or if you have any questions.

Click here to download a few helpful grant writing tips.

LOOKING FOR AN ARTIST FOR YOUR PROJECT? 

Visit Georgia Council for the Arts’ website for information on Touring, Traditional, and Teaching artists to work with your program. Go to http://www.gaarts.org/home.asp (Resources).  

Please call (404) 612-5780 if you have any questions.