The following information must be included in your application.
Please note: Our guidelines have been updated. Click the link to download.

• The cover page must include the following:
  • A copy of your mission statement.
  • Name, address, email, phone & fax numbers of the organization.
  • The name, phone number and email of the contact person.
  • Verification that applicant is permanently based in South Florida and the year in which it was founded.
• Description of SPECIFIC need, SPECIFIC amount requested and date of SPECIFIC performance or presentation. Note: Not for administrative salaries, costs, or expenses of your organization.

Note: Please understand that the grant, if awarded, is not to be used for any other program than that applied for. Note: If the program is cancelled for any reason, monies must be returned to CIA, Inc. within 60 days. You must print our logo visibly on all your programs and promotional materials, using the CD provided for that purpose. We expect an evaluation of the effectiveness of your presentation within 60 days of the program. That evaluation should be submitted to the Grants Committee Chairperson.

• A copy of your current operating budget and most recent audit or cover page of your tax return.
• A list of the governing boards, officers, members and staff of the organization including the the salary of the 3 (three) highest paid employees.
• A copy of the IRS Determination Letter which states the organization’s status as a 501(c)3 charity.
• Please submit nine (9) printed copies of your proposal along with nine (9) printed copies of the grant application cover page.

Disclosure: Full compliance with all grant criteria is required to be submitted with all applications, but it does not guarantee the award of a grant by Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc. as the Board of Directors and membership of Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc. retains complete discretion and final decision with regard to the awarding of grants.