Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture
Grant Criteria

The Commission's grant program at the beginning of each year supports
Arts & Cultural events, projects, and programs in Grand Junction. To request an application
form contact the Commission at 970-254-3865 or e-mail Allison Sarmo
2008 Application deadline Feb 15
contact Allison Sarmo for more information

MISSION: The mission of the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture shall be to help create and nurture a climate and conditions in Grand Junction in which the arts and culture can thrive and grow. The Commission is dedicated to developing and improving the quality, quantity, accessibility, and affordability of arts and culture to the citizens of the Grand Junction area. The award of grants is intended to accomplish the following Commission goals and objectives:

GOALS: (in order of priority)
1. Develop a broad and diverse audience base for the arts.
2. Encourage cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships within the arts community.
3. Support programs reflective of Grand Junction's diverse cultural heritage.
4. Increase the artistic, management, and marketing capabilities of local arts organizations.
5. Promote projects with the potential for self-sufficiency after three years.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Encourage artistic excellence.
2. Encourage new projects, programs, organizations, and artistic endeavors.
3. Encourage projects which educate the public about the art form.
4. Increase opportunities for Grand Junction artists and organizations to perform, present, exhibit.
5. Foster the development of fundraising capabilities for new, emerging organizations and events.

APPLICATION REVIEW CRITERIA:
1. The artistic merit of the proposal.
2. The artistic and administrative capability of the applicant to complete the project.
3. The significance, impact, or educational benefit of the proposal to the community.
4. The appropriateness of the proposed budget.
5. The level of community involvement, volunteer participation, and/or financial contributions.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. The event/project/program must take place in the Grand Junction vicinity, between March 1, 2005 and March 1, 2006.
2. The applicant will submit a complete and timely proposal--one application per organization--in a form and format outlined by the Commission, and make a presentation of the proposal to the Commission.
3. Grants will be awarded only to non-profit organizations or agencies, not individuals.
4. The applicant will submit a complete and timely report following completion of the project, or will forfeit all consideration of future funding from the Commission.

WHAT THE COMMISSION DOES NOT FUND:
1. Prizes
2. Scholarships
3. Non-arts related fund raisers
4. Capitol expenditures over $1,000
5. Equipment purchases over $1,000
6. Projects intended to fund only general operating expenditures
7. Projects intended to reduce previously incurred deficits

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT: 
The Commission on Arts and Culture resolves that its members should avoid any action which could possibly be interpreted as a use of Commission membership to further his or her own interest (both genders intended throughout) or that of any organization with which he is affiliated. In order to avoid any possible conflict of interest, or the appearance of any conflict of interest:
1. No Commission member shall be a member or the spouse of a member of the governing board or an employee of any local arts or cultural organization. (City of Grand Junction Resolution No. 44-89 Creating the Grand Junction Arts Commission). This shall not prohibit any Commission member from being a general member or patron of any local arts and cultural organizations.
2. No Commission member shall personally submit an application for funding for himself or for any organization with which he is affiliated, but the organization is not, however, disqualified from submitting such an application.
3. Commission members should strive to avoid a bias toward a particular artistic discipline, institution, or geographic area. 4. A Commission member shall refrain from advocating for and shall abstain from voting on any application from an organization with which he is affiliated, although this shall not apply to organizations of which he is a general member or patron.
5. No Commission member shall receive any benefit or remuneration whatsoever in exchange for his taking action as a member of the Commission, except for reimbursement of any necessary and actual expenses he may incur.

This page last updated Monday, July 21, 2008