10 Janice Lambrakos OAC Outreach Presentation
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Grant Writing 101:
Do’s and Don’ts of Grant Writing
Gain insider information on how to
GET THAT GRANT!
Janice Lambrakos [email protected]
www.arts.on.ca 1-800-387-0058 x 7429 toll free in Ontario
A to Z of the Session
Introductions
Video: Michael Belmore
A bit about OAC
Where to start
Finding grant opportunities on the OAC website
What’s in a grant application?
Who makes the decisions?
The jury process
Questions?
We will cover:
How to decide which grant is right for you
Reading the criteria
Contacting a grants officer
Tips for submitting a successful application
Advice on budgeting and support material
Some common errors
OAC Mandate & Who We Fund:
What we do:
Foster the creation and
production of art for the benefit
of all Ontarians.
How we do it:
Support professional artists and
arts organizations
Who we fund:
The OAC is committed to
funding artists from all regions
of Ontario; and Aboriginal,
Culturally Diverse, Francophone
and New Generation artists
Mandala, Alana Bartol 2012
Professional Artists
What we mean by “artist:”
You are a recognized, practicing
artist
You have completed basic training
(formal or informal) in your field(s)
You spend a significant amount of
time practicing your work
You seek payment for your work
You are a Canadian citizen or
permanent resident, or have an
application pending for permanent
resident status that can be verified
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Jay Spectre @ the Mussleman Inn
Types of Funding Available
Project funding for :
Individual artists,
Collectives/groups
Organizations
Operating support for :
Incorporated not-for-profit
arts organizations
Two years of programming
Minimum budget of $75,000
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Music Africa 2010
Where to start
Salt of the Earth, Carole Condé and Karl Beveridge 2008
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How to find grant
information
OAC website: www.arts.on.ca
Resources:
Deadline brochure
Survival Guide
Call or email OAC staff…
but don’t leave it to the last minute!
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Photo from the Ice Follies in North Bay, Feb. 2008.
What’s in a Grant
Application?
Applicant information +
Artistic Statement
Project Description
Resumes or biographies of
all artists involved
Collective, ad hoc group,
organization history
Partner letter of
confirmation of participation
Budget
Support Material
Other support material
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Elements in Grant Applications
Artist Statement
Why?
Project description
What?
When?
Where?
Who?
How?
Budgeting: Expenses
What do you need to accomplish your
project?
Artists
Supplies and/or equipment
Production support and/or services
Space or venue
Travel and Accommodation
Marketing and Promotion
Other considerations:
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Research costs
Supplementary budget and notes
Contingency plan
Revenues or expenses first?
Budgeting: Revenues
Earned Revenues
Private Sector
Public Sector
In-Kind Support
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Image from Sioux Lookout
Creative Arts Circle
Support Material
Ying-Yueh Chuang, Cross Series #3 (detail), ceramics
Lorraine Roy
TREE HOUSE, textiles
24” x 8” x 8”
2006
Photo credits – with thanks
Artist:
Lorraine Roy
Art Textiles, Dundas
Photography:
Janusz Wrobel
Who Makes the Decisions?
The jury process…
OAC grants are peer assessed
Juries are made up of arts
Would you like to
become a juror, or
recommend
someone? Email your
resume to
[email protected].
professionals just like you, chosen
by OAC officers
Jurors review your application and
support material
They meet and discuss all the
applications in the presence of the
program officer
The jury will decide who gets a
grant based on the criteria below
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and the budget of the program
People on juries
represent…
A range of artistic disciplines
Geographic diversity
Cultural diversity
The Jury Process:
How are Grant Decisions Made?
Prepare for
the jury
meeting
Review
support
material
Rate the
applications
Decide on
the grant
amounts
Criteria:
Artistic merit
Impact
Viability
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The Jury Process: Results
If you get the grant:
If you don’t get the grant:
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Notified within 4 months
Cheque included
Final report
For individuals–grants are taxable
Notified within 4 months
Some programs offer feedback
Re-apply
Don’t be discouraged
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