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Grassroots Application Checklist

  1. Grassroots Arts Grant Application: All applications must be submitted through the mail and be received by August 15, 2023. Applicants must visit www.brunswickartscouncil.org and will be directed from there to attend a free workshop.  We will NOT accept handwritten applications.  Application forms must be filled out completely.
  2. Project Budget:  The budget form, included in the application form, should be completed in full. Please indicate other secured and anticipated funding sources. Please list cash contributions. Total costs should equal total cash expenses.
  3. Narrative Responses (Project and Budget Narratives) The project and budget narrative questions are included in the application form. The combined length of the narratives should not exceed 2 pages (single-spaced, 12-point font). Be clear and concise.
  4.  Proof of Non-Profit Status for Applicant Organizations, Fiscal Sponsors, or Partner Organizations:  Your organization must submit ONE of the previously mentioned documents to prove non-profit status.
  5. Letter of Agreement between Fiscal Sponsor and Applicant, if applicable See “Fiscal Sponsorship and Partner Organizations” section above.
  6. Letter of Commitment from the Non-Profit Partner, if applicable See “Fiscal Sponsorship and Partner Organizations” section above.
  7. Board Member List  for the Organization, Fiscal Sponsor, or Partner Organization:  Please include a complete list with affiliations, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
  8. Most current Audited Financial Statement and Budget of Organization, Fiscal Sponsor, or Partner Organization, if applicable.
  9. Project Manager’s Resume and/or Bio
  10. Artist’s/Artists’ Support and/or Bio(s), if applicable
  11. Sample Marketing Materials or
  12. Letters of Support (Optional) You may include letters of support from community members expressing the need for the project and/or showing support.
  13. Work Samples Work samples assist the panel to determine artistic merit of the project. These are not required, but they are highly encouraged. Work samples should represent work from the last 3 years. Work samples should be submitted in the following forms onto a thumb drive, cd, or print:
    1. Audio Work Samples: Please upload one MP3 file that includes up to 10 minutes of original composition. The file may include as many songs as you want, but the total length must not exceed 10 minutes.
    2. Video Work Samples: Please upload one 10-minute video excerpt or two 5-minute video excerpts from previously completed work. Two 5-minute clips may be from two different works. Files should be .mov, .mp4, or .wmv. You may also include a link to a website with one 10-minute excerpt or two 5minute excerpts.
    3. Image Work Samples  Upload up to 10 digital images using the following specifications. File type: JPEG  Dimensions: No larger than 1240 pixels x 1240 pixels  File Size: Each image must be under 4MB  Resolution: 72dpi.
    4. Written work Samples  Upload a writing sample. Evaluators will read the first 10-pages of the work AND any additional 10page section that you indicate.  File Size: No larger than 4MB