Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc.

Grant Application Guidelines

 

Our mission statement: Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to preserving the performing and visual arts in South Florida and is organized solely for the purpose of providing grants to qualified members of the artistic South Florida community.  Primary consideration for grants is given to individuals or organizations with limited funding. Applicants must be South Florida residents.

We request the following information to be included in your application:

1) A copy of your mission statement or purpose.

2) Name, address, E-mail, phone & fax number of the organization.

3) The name of the contact person.

4) Verification that the applicant is permanently based in South Florida and the year
    in which it was founded.

5) Description of SPECIFIC need, SPECIFIC amount needed and SPECIFIC date of
    performance or presentation "not for salaries, guest artist fees, costumes, travel
    lodgings, rentals, marketing or promotional materials."

6) Copy of current operating budget, most recent audit and listing of current and past
    grants with amounts received from each.

7) A list of the governing boards, officers, members and staff of the organization
    including a list of the salaries of the 5 (five) highest paid employees.

8) A copy of the IRS Determination Letter which states the organization's status as a
    501(c)3 charity and if applicable, proof of incorporation.

9) If applicant is an individual, show proof of need.

10) Please provide 10 copies of the Grant Application and most pertinent information.


REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 15 FOR GRANT AWARDS IN DECEMBER
FOR USE IN THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR (AFTER JANUARY 1).

APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT REQUESTS TO: 

Dr. Patricia Rice � Grant Committee Chair 
16485 Collins Avenue #2636 
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160-4553