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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAviara Oaks Middle School Band; 2020-02-07;2020 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR Aviara Oaks Middle School Band Boosters This agreement, is made on the i:::\::\& day of ~<k)n,A,o,. r~ , 20_1Q_, by Aviara Oaks Middle School Band Boosters (ORGANIZATION), hereinafter referr to as "Grantee," and the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" (the "Agreement.") City, as Grantor, agrees to provide Grantee the Grant funds awarded to Grantee during the 2020 Community Arts Grants Program in an amount not to exceed two thousand, five hundred dollars ($2500) ("Grant.") The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the Agreement Scope ("Agreement Scope"). Project Title: Funding for Musical Coaches The grant provided herein is comprised of public funds. Therefore, to ensure that the public funds are used for a public purpose, in accordance with the law, the City and Grantee hereby agree to the following terms. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT 1. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall mean the period commencing on the effective date of this Agreement and expiring on June 30, 2020. The term of this Agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of extended Agreement. 2. USE OF COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS PROCEEDS. a. Grant funds are to be disbursed as outlined in this Agreement in consideration of and on condition that the sum be expended in carrying out the purpose as set forth in the Agreement Scope and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Grantee agrees to assume any obligation to furnish any additional funds that may be necessary to complete the Agreement Scope. b. In accordance with the Agreement Scope and the Community Arts Grants 2020 Guidelines, all grant funds are eligible to be used January 1 through June 30, 2020. Any extension offund use must be requested in writing and approved in writing by City. Extension of Community Arts Grants 2020 funds will render that organization ineligible to apply for or receive additional funds as part of the subsequent Community Arts Grants 2020/21 cycle. c. All costs accrued for services and/or supplies prior to the execution of Agreement are not eligible forfunding or reimbursement through the use of Grant proceeds. d. Eligible and ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, items detailed in the Community Arts Grants 2020 Guidelines, in the section titled Eligible and Ineligible Costs, attached hereto as Exhibit A. 3. CONDITIONS OF FUNDING AND DISBURSEMENT. City shall have no obligation to provide the Grant proceeds or to make any subsequent disbursement of Grant proceeds, and may seek reimbursement of Grant proceeds, if any of the following requirements are not fully satisfied: a. Grantee agrees to use grant funds to implement the Agreement Scope, including using the Grant funds to only cover expenditures for programs and services incurred during the Agreement Scope dates and under the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement. b. Grantee shall certify that the Agreement Scope is within Carlsbad city limits or that the Grantee's main address is within Carlsbad city limits. c. Grantee shall complete all work in accordance with Agreement Scope, 1 d. As reasonably soon as possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) calendar days, Grantee shall notify the City of events or proposed changes that could affect the Agreement Scope. e. The Grantee shall be responsible for the performance of the work, as set forth herein, and for the preparation of reports required by this Agreement. f. Before Grantee makes any material changes to the Agreement Scope, Grantee agrees to submit to the City, in writing, a proposal requesting changes to the Agreement Scope. Grantee shall make no material changes to the Agreement Scope unless and until City formally approves the Grantee's request in writing. g. Grantee agrees to acknowledge the City's Grant consistent with the 2020 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit A. h. Grantee shall provide full and timely information to the City to update staff on programs, and include naming the City in any publications and/or social media, whether in digital or print format, as opportunities arise. i. Grantee shall retain all records and supporting documentation, including expenditure receipts, applicable to the Agreement Scope and this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, and make all records and supporting documentation readily available, upon request, for inspection and/or audit by representatives of the City. 4. EVENT/PROGRAM PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. Grantee has the option to supply event and/or program information including the date, location, time, admission, parking and related details for inclusion in Cultural Arts' communications such as e-newsletter, emails and website. At its discretion, the Cultural Arts Office will provide support in distributing the information through the city's established channels of communication. If grantee wishes to participate, the grantee needs to submit the information to the Cultural Arts Office at least 60 days prior to the event or program. Please initial box to opt-in to promotional opportunities 5. RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS. Any determination, by the City, of noncompliance with activities and expenditures outlined in the Agreement Scope without prior notice and express approval by the City, upon demand by the City, Grantee agrees to return to the City the amount requested by the City, up to and including an amount equivalent to the full Grant award. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not be the cause for return of Grant funds if, in the judgement of the City, such failure was due to no fault of the Grantee. In such case, any amount required to settle, at minimum cost, any irrevocable obligations properly incurred shall be eligible to be paid by Grant funds. 6. REQUIRED REPORTS. Failure to complete the following reports may render the recipient ineligible to receive the full and final payment of the Grant award. a. Submit a Revised Project Form, as required per the 2020 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit A, within thirty (30) days of Grant award notification. b. Submit a Final Report including all required attachments by completing the designated form to the City (30) calendar days after the Agreement Scope end date or, July 31, 2020, whichever is earlier. Grantees in noncompliance with the above reporting requirements agree to return some or all of the initial Grant payment if requested by the City. Additionally, if Grantee is found to be in noncompliance, Grantee agrees that for the year immediately following a determination of noncompliance, Grantee shall be ineligible to receive any new grants from the City. 2 7. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS. The Grant amount to be provided to the grantee, under this Agreement, may be disbursed as follows: a. First payment of 80 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon approval of Revised Project Form as applicable, and receipt of fully executed contract. b. Final payment of 20 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon receipt of Final Report and approval by City staff. c. Any payment of a Grant amount in excess of the final Project costs shall be returned to the City within sixty (60) days of completion of the Agreement Scope or the Project end date, whichever is earliest. 8. PROJECT CANCELLATION. a. If a Grantee wishes to cancel a Project at any time, Grantee shall notify the City in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days of the decision to cancel and Grantee, at the time it provides the City with notice of cancellation, shall return all Grant funds to the City. b. In the event an approved Agreement Scope cannot be completed for any reason, and if Grant funds were disbursed to Grantee, Grantee agrees to return all Grant funds to the City forthwith. 9. PROJECT MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION. a. Grantee may unilaterally rescind this Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project, or prior to first disbursement of funds. After Project commencement, as outlined in the Agreement Scope, or disbursement of Grant funds, this Agreement may be rescinded, modified or amended only by mutual agreement, in writing, of both the City and Grantee. 10. LOSS OF GRANT. At the discretion of the City, the following actions may result in a loss of all or in part of any Grant amount allocated to the Grantee: a. A Grantee fails to enter into a signed Agreement with the City within sixty {60) calendar days of receipt of the Agreement. b. Activities associated with Grantee occur that do not align with activities described in the Agreement Scope, including, but not limited to, reduction in services, significant alteration of Agreement Scope elements, such as performers, artists or attendees, or significant changes in budget income, expenses or line item designations from Grantee's budget, included in the Agreement Scope. c. A Grantee withdraws or terminates the Agreement Scope. d. A Grantee fails to complete the Agreement Scope and/or fails to submit all required reports and/or documentation before July 31, 2020. 11. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION. Grantee agrees that neither it nor its agents shall discriminate against any clients, prospective clients, employees, prospective employees, contractors, or prospective contractors on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or familial status. 3 12. NOTICES. a. The names and addresses of the persons who are authorized to give written notices to receive written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Grantee under this Agreement. b. Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any notice or delivery to be directed to another address. For Grantee: Aviara Oaks Middle School Band Boosters Attn: Laura Bodensteiner 6880 Ambrosia Lane Carlsbad, California 92011 Email: aomsbandboosters@gmail.com 13. INDEMNIFICATION. For City: City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Director 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011 Grantee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its officers and employees, against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including but not limited to attorney's fees) and liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of, or related in any way whatsoever to the provision of Grant proceeds. 14. NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE. The relationship between City and Grantee is solely that of Grantor and Grantee. Under no circumstances shall City and Grantee be deemed to be partners or involved in a joint venture. 15. MODIFICATIONS. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by written document executed by a duly authorized representative of both the City and the Grantee. 16. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue, in the event of a dispute, shall be in the North San Diego County Superior Court. 17. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision or clause of this Agreement conflicts with applicable law, such conflict shall not affect other provisions of this Agreement, which can be given effect without the conflicting provision. To this end, the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable. 18. DRAFTING AMBIGUITIES. Grantee understands that it is aware that it has the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms and conditions of this Agreement, and that the decision of whether or not to seek advice of counsel with respect to this Agreement is a decision which is the sole responsibility of Grantee. This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which either Party participated in the drafting of this Agreement \\\ \\\ 4 19. SIGNING AUTHORITY. The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or Parties hereto harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist. GRANTEE ~ 'By:~~ (~e) ybcaiAiY'.lc..-@,c ev:h2ba.J u , ~. n e+-- (Email address) (2 nd sig ture here) 0· \1,s \~, S ~A(:-: St Ll c k 1 ~ ll s. cu E:-r (Print name/Title) CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the !e of California By: UJ{~DtLU PtjWl~ HEATHER PIZZUTO Library & Cultural Arts Director ATTEST: 2:l;.,l >JL~. (<A. BARBARA ENGLESON City Clerk (,~(;~\, \~ l::ctc ,c.fl)(;OS\tJ s.(Z{ Cv H~1 /. C~)l I (Email address) ___) (Date) If required by City, proper notary acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached . .!f..E. Corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups. *Group A. **Group B. Chairman, Secretary, President, or Assistant Secretary, Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Assistant City Attorney 5 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF GRANT Itemized list of what Grantee will complete to satisfy grant funding. Items which may be included in this section: 1. Required -Completed Community Arts Grants 2020 Application 2. Optional, as needed -Community Arts Grants 2020 -Project Budget Information 3. Optional, as needed -Community Arts Grants 2020 -Revised Project Form 4. Optional, as needed -Community Arts Grants 2020 -Revised Project Budget Information 5. Required -Community Arts Grants Guidelines 2020 6 Community Arts Grants 2020 Application Reference# Status Login Usemame Login Email First Name Last Name Title street Address City State Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Are you applying as an: Would you like to participate in an application review by Cultural Arts Staff? Organization Name Street Address City State Zip Code Phone Number Organization website URL: 10403001 Complete aomsbandboosters@gmail.com aomsbandboosters@gmail.com Laura Bodensteiner Secretary -AOMS Band Boosters 6880 Ambrosia Lane Carlsbad California 92011 3104985515 aomsbandboosters@gmail.com Educational Institution or Affiliated Group No Aviara Oaks Middle School Band Boosters 6880 Ambrosia Lane Carlsbad California 92011 3104985515 www.aomsband.o.rg What is your organization's mission statement? Our mission is to enrich the educational experience of band students at Aviara Oaks Middle School. We encourage students to explore music by providing them with opportunities to foster a lifelong love of music. Our goals are: To provide an environment that develops creativity, self-expression, self-confidence and personal discipline. To develop an appreciation of music and an understanding of music fundamentals by becoming skilled in playing a musical instrument. To promote a positive self-image and feeling of self-worth through individual accomplishment and group success. To develop self-discipline, organizational skills, responsibility and the ability to cooperate with others. Is this your organization's first time applying No with the City of Carlsbad? Has your organization received funding from Yes the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program in the past? Project Name Project Summary Project Start Date Project End Date Funding for Musical Coaches The Carlsbad Unified School District funds only one position for the AOMS Band Program: the Band Director, Katie Browne, who has responsibility for over 250 student musicians who play 12 different musical instruments, many learning to play an instrument for the first time. It is a necessity, therefore, to hire musical coaches. We currently have 4 coaches (flute, woodwind, trumpet, low brass) in 2019-2020 who work 18 hours/week. This grant would allow us to add a percussion coach for an additional 5 hours/week. 01/01/2020 06/30/2020 Funding Request from the City of Gar1sbad's Cultural Arts Grants Total Number of Expected Participants for Project Total Number of Expected Audience Attendance for Project Provide a brief example of a similar recent project by you or your organization and why it was successful. 2500 250 1,000+ at 3 school performances, plus public performances We strive to instill a love of music in our students by providing them with the best musical education and experiences available. We educate our students by providing free access to specialized coaches and innovative music software. We take them to the San Diego Symphony to show them what they can achieve if they can work hard and practice. We show them how to give back to the community by performing at retirement homes and elementary schools, where they can inspire future musicians to pick up an instrument. All these projects take time and money, but our team is committed to the success of our student musicians and the larger community. We are continuously adding to our program, bringing our students opportunities that enhance their experience and build their connection to music. Our students participate in music festivals and competitions to improve their skills, such as the Disneyland Soundtrack Sessions and the Heritage Festival in San Francisco. In 2019 at the Heritage Festival, our Advanced Band won the Gold award, highlighted by an individual award for a soloist, and our Intermediate Band earned the Silver award. We also earned the "Spirit of San Francisco" award, which highlights the unwavering enthusiasm our band students exhibit. What makes the project distinctive? Our students come to the AOMS Band with varying levels of musical experience, including many students who have never played a single note before! Band students come from many different socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and are given opportunities to learn from professional coaches in the pursuit of musical education. Our coaches help to create a spirit of excellence among student musicians that continues beyond their school experience and throughout their lives. Since taking the reins in 2006, Director Katie Browne has grown the Band to nearly triple its original size, with over 250 members representing almost a quarter of the student population of AOMS. There are three levels of instruction in five full periods of classes. The AOMS Band performs concerts, travels to competitions and reaches out to our community at large. The appeal of our program is simple: we provide a safe place for the students to be creative, be themselves and make friends. Being in Band helps students develop a positive self-image and feelings of self-worth through their individual accomplishment of learning to play an instrument. More importantly, the band room is a home away from home where they can belong and take pride in being a part of the group's success. What are the goals {outputs and/or outcomes} of the project? How will you measure your goals? The goal of our project is simple: to provide our band students with the individualized professional coaching needed to successfully learn to play an instrument. This is especially important given the large AOMS Band class sizes, some with more than 60 students! We currently have 4 professional coaches (flute, woodwind, trumpet and low brass) who work with students for 18 hours/week. We hope to add a percussion coach at 5 hours/week. Weekly access to these professional coaches vastly enhances the musical education we are able to offer our students. When students are able to access specialized coaching, their progress, ability and confidence grow. The success of this goal is measured by the improvement of the students' musical abilities throughout the school year and the enjoyment of the audiences at our three yearly concerts. In addition, the success of the program can be measured by the majority of Beginning Band students returning to band throughout middle school and into high school. Our program grows each year, with over a quarter of AOMS students participating in Band. We believe that the quality of our Band program instills a love of music that extends far beyond middle school. Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them? Our target population is the current 250+ students in the AOMS Band program. Professional coaching will enhance the student experience by providing individualized instruction for each instrument. By providing high quality, free professional coaching, our students are able to reach their full musical potential. Our students work hard every day to become better musicians, and it is important to provide them the fundamental instruction they need to succeed. Moreover, it is impracticable to require that families supplement student learning with private music lessons, due to cost and logistical issues. Are you partnering with any organizations or No individuals that are involved in your project but are not employed or affiliated with the applying organization? This space is available to you to provide any links to any marketing materials, videos, images, websites, file sharing etc. that would provide more information on your project. (OPTIONAL, but recommended.) This space is available for one document upload for any supplemental information you'd like to include. If you have multiple documents, please combine them into one for this upload. Any links should be included in the box above. (OPTIONAL) Please upload your completed Project Budget form. Upload a total current school year budget for either for your program area that includes this project (if you are a teacher), or a current school year budget for your organization (if you are an affiliated group, i.e. parent/booster organization) Our Band Director Katie Browne: https://sites.google.com/carlsbadusd.neUaoms band/about-us/director?authuser=0 Our musical coaches: https://sites.google.com/carlsbadusd.neUaoms band/about-us/coaches?authuser=0 Our web site: www.aomsband.org AII_Kids_Photo_FINAL.jpg (332k) CAG _2020_Project_Budget_Form_ CAG_2019 _Project_Budget.pdf (60k) 2019-20_Budget_-_AOMS_Band_Boosters_- _Budget_Summary.pdf (66k) Upload your roster of board members. Please ensure the document includes names, titles, organization/business affiliation and areas of expertise. All files must be in PDF format. Signature of authorized representative from applying entity: First Name Last Name Title Phone Number Email Address Last Update Start Time Finish Time IP Browser OS Referrer AOMS_Booster_Board_2019-2020.pdf (45k) Laura Bodensteiner Secretary -AOMS Band Boosters 3104985515 aomsbandboosters@gmail.com 2019-10-14 13:43:07 2019-10-14 12:37:07 2019-10-14 13:43:07 209.66.203.202 Chrome Windows https://fs9.formsite.com/res/formloginReturn Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2020 -PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION PROJECTED -APPLICATION PROJECT INCOME $ Notes $ Admissions QJ l-------------------1-------------------+------f E 8 Gifts/M erchandise/ Concessions $14,450 Bandgrams, concessions, Poinsettia sales, restaurant nights, C apparel sales 1------------~------1--------------------1---~ "'C E Advertising ~l------------~------1--------------------1---~ Other Subtotal Earned Income $14,450 Subtotal Earned Income QJ E 0 u C "'C QJ C ,.._ ro QJ C :::) Private Individual Public Support Applicant Cash CAG Request Amount Other Other Subtotal Unearned Income $ Notes $12,000 family donations $23,500 beginning operating reserve $2,500 Amount requested through Community Arts Grants 2020 $38,000 Subtotal Unearned Income INCOME TOTALSI $52,450 I PROJECT EXPENSES Project Staff (non-artist) Project Artist(s) or Arts lnstructor(s) Educational Materials/Printing PROJECTED -APPLICATION Cash Notes $13,900 Professional Coaches (S coaches, 23 hrs/wk@ $30/hr) $1,500 sheet music $0 $ $0 $0 Cash Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2020 -PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION Costumes/Props Sets Supplies $11,550 awards, bandroom equipment, instrument purchases/repairs Licensing/Roya !ties Rentals (space and/or other) Transportation Food & Beverage Marketing/Promotion/ Publicity Fiscal Agency Fee Other $3,050 misc operating expenses (accounting, merchant fees, substitute fees, volunteer recruitment) Other $22,450 student field trips (SD Symphony, Opera, Disney Soundtrack Recordings, Music in the Parks, local field trips) Other EXPENSES TOT ALSI $52,450 I $0 PROJECTED -APPLICATION IN -KIND SUPPORT Value Notes Value Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2020 -PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION IN-KIND TOTALSl====$=0 === Budget Instructions: For application, fill out only green. For final report, fill in blue. You will only be able to fill out the cells highlighted in green or blue. The application project budget must balance. Total income must equal total expenses. Final Report may differ. Round all budget figures to the nearest whole dollar. Enter a 'O' in any cells that you don't have an amount to add. $0 Please give detailed descriptions for each line item in the notes column. For example, if your total admissions is $1,000, ent1 Please insert your organization name in the top right header. Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2020 -PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION ACTUALS -FINAL REPORT Notes Notes Amount received through Community Arts Grants 2020 ACTUALS -FINAL REPORT Notes COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS GUIDELINES -2020 WELCOME The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative and cultural activity in the City of Carlsbad and the Northern San Diego County region. As a component of many services and activities, the Cultural Arts Office manages funding programs to provide financia l support to organizations, schools and individuals for various projects through a competitive application and review process. The Community Arts Grants program supports projects and activities that provide and support quality arts and cultural programming within Carlsbad. Our mission is to: • Reinforce accessible artistic and cultural opportunities and experiences for our residents; • Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages; • Support local and regional arts and cultural organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of life in Carlsbad and Northern San Diego County; • Develop and support organizational strength and capacity of Carlsbad arts organizations; • Encourage new & emerging arts programs and organizations in Carlsbad; and • Celebrate and promote Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative community destination for visitors and tourists throughout the world. 2020 OVERVIEW Deadline for regular 2020 cycle grant applications is Monday, October 14, 2019 at 4 p.m. Applications will only be accepted online at www.carlsbadca.gov/arts • $88,000 in total funding available for the 2020 cycle, including Special Opportunity grants • The 2020 cycle will include programs within a 6-month shortened activity period, Jan. 1-June 30, 2020. This is a temporary change from previous years; programs seeking funding after June 30, 2020 will participate in the next cycle, opening Spring 2020. Subsequent cycles will include twelve months for each funding cycle • All funds will be disbursed in a first payment of 80% of award after review of applications, and fin al 20% of award will be disbursed upon receipt of completed final report (due 30 days after completion of project) ELIGIBILITY • Programs and activities supported must take place during the six-month shortened activity period, Jan. 1-June 30, 2020 • All funded activities must take place within the City of Carlsbad. The Cultural Arts Office reserves the right to negotiate the location of grant-funded activities • All applicants, including fiscal agents, must be not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations, as determined by either the Internal Revenue Service or the California State Franchise Tax Board • If projects include partnerships, only one application may be submitted for that particular project involving all parties o If a school or affiliated party would like to partner with an arts organization for a project, we encourage the arts organization to act as the applying party GUIDELINES APPENDICES • Appendix 1 -Frequently Asked Questions • Appendix 2 -Ineligible Organizations and Activities • Appendix 3 -Sample Budget • Appendix 4 -Sample Community Arts Grants 2019 Agreement FUNDING CATEGORIES Page 1 of 9 Funding will be organized by the applicant's type of organization, then into available category or categories for that organization type: • Arts Organizations, including Fiscal Agents of Individual Artists o Capacity Building -$5,000 maximum award o Arts Projects -$7,500 maximum award • Educational Institutions and Affiliated Groups o Arts in Schools -$2,500 maximum award • Special Opportunities -$3,000 total maximum in awards o $500 maximum award o All organization types o Outside of regular grant cycle, with funding available for programs taking place between Jan. 1-June 30, 2020. More information and guidelines on Special Opportunities grants will be available in Nov., 2019. o Organizations who apply for the main cycle are eligible for Special Opportunities, however any specific project part of a successful or unsuccessful application during the regular 2020 cycle is not eligible for Special Opportunities. ARTS ORGANIZATIONS • Arts Organizations are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations • Applicants may apply to one or both for the Capacity Building and the Arts Projects categories • No organizations may submit multiple applications in any one category per funding cycle ARTS ORGANIZATIONS -CAPACITY BUILDING • Capacity Building grants have a maximum award of $5,000 • Capacity Building grants are designed to help an arts organization with actions that improve effectiveness in terms of organizational and/or financial stability, strengthens community impact or supports the execution of non profit's mission more effectively • Capacity Building grants will only be awarded to organizations residing in Carlsbad • These grants cannot be utilized for public performances, exhibitions, workshops, residencies, lectures or other programs that would fall under the Arts Projects category • Some examples of capacity building include (but are not limited to): o Professional development for staff and board members o Opportunities for peer learning, networking or leadership development o Creating or re-examining organizational plans o Initiating collaboration with other nonprofits o Developing new sources for earned income o Utilizing support for high-impact projects ARTS ORGANIZATIONS -ARTS PROJECTS • Arts Projects grants have a maximum award of $7,500 • Arts project requests are for specific arts project activities such as (but not limited to) performances, exhibitions, residencies, assemblies, workshops or lectures that provide arts opportunities that take place in Carlsbad • Arts projects grants are not for general operating support, and awards must be clearly shown to be used for specific project support • Any partnership with an individual, educational institution or organization must include a letter of agreement from partnering entity PROJECTS THROUGH FISCAL AGENT • Individuals or organizations who do not have not-for-profit and wish to apply for funding status may apply through a fiscal agent • Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing to the applicant with a service fee no more than 10% of the amount awarded to the applicant, if any • Organizations who act as fiscal agents are still eligible to apply for a Community Arts Grants on t heir own behalf Page 2 of 9 • Any individual artist receiving funding through a fiscal agent must be 18 years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2019 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS Request s are only available to nonprofit schools and authorized parent groups within Carlsbad city limits EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFI LIATED GROU PS -ARTS IN SCHOOLS • Arts In Schools grants have a maximum award of $2,500 • There is no limit to requests by school or district, though consideration will be given to projects of the same discipline from the same school site • To be eligible for funding: o In-school projects funded through the Community Arts Grants may not involve a permanent hourly or salaried employee in the school district in which they will be leading activities, performances or projects o Out-of-school programs may utilize teaching artists that are employed within that the applying or any district • Any partnership with an individual or organization must include a letter of agreement from partnering entity • Schools are encouraged, whenever possible, to provide art experiences that families or the greater public may participate in SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES • Specia l Opportunities grants are mini-grants for arts projects that become available after the deadline for the regular Community Arts Grants 2020 cycle has passed within the funding period of Jan. 1 -June 30, 2020. Any project part of a successful or unsuccessful application during the regular 2020 cycle is not eligibl e for Special Opportunities • More information about Special Opportunity Grants will be available after the conclusion of the main grant cycle. Please contact staff with any specific questions regarding Special Opportunities grants APPLICANT INFORMATION PROGRAM SCHEDULE Aug.19,2019 Sept. 4 Sept. 9 Sept. 13 Sept. 16 Oct.14 Week of Nov. 11 Dec.5 Week of Dec. 9 January 2020 Application posted and available at www.carlsbadca.gov/artsgrants Information Session in Community Room at Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008 Dates available to schedule one-on-one sessions with grant program staff through Oct. 9 Application review submission deadline. All review feedback will be completed by Sept. 27 Information Session in Gowland Meeting Room at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad CA 92011 Deadline: applications for the CAG 2020 cycle must be submitted electronically by 4 p.m. Submitted materials are reviewed and scored by a peer panel consisting of local and regional artists and arts professionals. The panel will create a funding plan for review and final approval by the Carlsbad Arts Commission All applications have the opportunity to participate in the panels by being present for short question & answer session during panel week. More information on this opportunity will be sent to organizations with eligible, completed and submitted applications Funding plan presented to Arts Commission for review an d approval Notification and awardee agreements packets will be sent to all applicants. Any applicant that receives <50% of requested amount will be required to complete a Revised Project Form First payments of awards are disbursed upon execution of agreements, projects commence Page 3 of9 Jan. -June 2020 All grantees must complete a Final Report within 30 days of program end date to receive the final payment of award. Excessively late submission of a final report may result in action taken per agreement INFORMATION SESS IONS, WORKSHOPS AND APPLICATION REVIEW To continue to support our artists and organizations, the Cultural Arts Office staff is pleased to provide additional resources for our applicants in the 2020 cycle. These offerings are highly recommended for both new and returning applicants. • Information Sessions -general overview of the grant process, application and procedures • One-on-One Sessions -New for 2020, we are offering the opportunity to schedule 30-minute sessions with grant program staff to help answer questions about the process, the application or other topics. Any applicant participating in the one-on- one sessions are required to have attended at least one information session for the current grant cycle. Registration for one-on-one sessions will be available at www.carlsbadca.gov/artsgrants • Application Review -applications submitted by Sept. 13 can receive review by Cultural Arts Office staff for general feedback prior to the panel sessions. All feedback will be returned before sept. 27 to allow time for edits, if needed, by deadline o Staff will review applications for effective and impactful delivery of information, as well as to ensure completeness and clarity of information provided. Staff will not be providing feedback on content, programming or other project details. PANEL REVIEW AND SCORING OF APPLICATIONS GRANTEE Q&A DURING PANEL SESSIONS • Applicants in all categories are able to provide up to two (2) representatives on their behalf to answer questions by panel members regarding their presentation or application materials • While not required, it is strongly recommended that organizations take advantage of this opportunity to participate in the review process • Question and answer sessions are not scored and are included as an opportunity to provide additional information and insight to organization and proposed project • The date of the scoring panel will be set during the week of Nov. 11. All applicants will receive information for schedule upon submission of application . • All applicants must be on site at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled time to allow for fluctuations in panel schedule. Any representative that is not present when the panel reviews their application forfeits their opportunity to be present, but will not otherwise affect their application's review • All time and representative count limits are strictly enforced. Staff reserves the right to make updates and final decisions regarding applicant presentations before and during panel sessions • Applicants/presenters will not be able to hand any materials to panelists at time of presentation. All information must be included in your application, and no new physical materials may be introduced after submission of application. SCORING RUBRIC Scoring of applications will be on the following criteria, with each category worth 10 points, with a maximum score of 30. The provided examples are for information purposes only and are not meant to be exhaustive: • Quality of Program(s) o Reinforce accessible artistic and cultural opportunities and experiences for our residents o Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages • Community Impact o Celebrate and promote Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative community destination for our community and students, as well as visitors and tourists throughout the world Page4of9 o Support local and regional arts and cultural organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of life in Carlsbad and Northern San Diego County o Accessibility of program for participants and audience members, including coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act and economic considerations • Management Capability o Support and develop organizational strength and capacity of Ca rlsbad arts organizations o Encourage new & emerging arts programs and organizations in Carlsbad OTHER REVIEW AND SCORING INFORMATION • After the application deadline, program staff will review applications for completeness to deem eligibility for review by panel • As part of staff review for eligibility after application deadline, Cultural Arts Office staff will determine whether the financial health and sustainability of the organization is considered eligible to be forwarded to the panel • Any application forwarded to the panel will be reviewed within the context of the project or program outlined in the application only • Incomplete applications, or applications with incorrect information, will be deemed ineligible not be referred to the review & scoring panel GRANTEE REQUIREMENTS DURING PROJE CT FUNDING PERIOD AGREEMENT All approved applications will receive an agreement packet, which will include instructions and agreement language. All agreements must be signed and submitted per instructions within 30 days of receipt. Failure to return signed agreement within this timeline may affect the current cycle award, or future application eligibility. Please see appendix 4 for a sample Community Arts Grants 2020 agreement. Any applicant that has received funds during a previous funding cycle will not receive their CAG 2020 agreement until the previous agreement requirements are completed and approved by staff. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Grant recipients are required to maintain accounts, records and evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired under the respective grant program for three (3) years. Grantees should be able to provide upon request: • Accurate, current and complete disclosure of the financial accounting (expenses and revenue) for the grant project • Records that adequately identify the sources and application of funds for grant sponsored activities • Accounting records that can be supported by source documentation, like invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc. • All applications that are awarded funding must provide required documents within 30 days of receipt or notification. This includes, but is not limited to, agreements, revised project forms, final reports and financial accounting. PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT • Grant recipients must credit the Cultural Arts Office for its support of the project in printed, electronic and broadcast promotion of the funded projects. City staff must approve materials before printing, posting or use • The following acknowledgement along with a logo (which will be provided, used in original dimensions) must appear on all printed and electronic materials concerning the funded project: "This program is funded in part by the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office." • Grantees failing to provide public acknowledgement may be denied funding for future applications PROMOTION • Grantees are required to keep the Cultural Arts Office informed of all program dates and times. Grantees are encouraged and expected to: Page 5 of 9 o Give notifications and invitations to the Cultural Arts Office in order to extend them to the Carlsbad City Council and the Carlsbad Arts Commission at least two weeks in advance of program o Provide full and timely information to the Cultural Arts Office so that grant-funded programs may be included in the Cultural Arts Office's publications, as opportunities arise. This includes providing high resolution photographs of the activities and participants of funded projects o Extensively promote funded events and projects SITE VISITS AND PROGRAM ATTENDANCE The Cultural Arts Office staff may monitor grant projects during the course of the grant cycle, including potential site visits. The reports of these visits will be included in grant application files and provide a basis for evaluation of future requests POLICIES • Once submitted, applications may be moved into a different category at the discretion of the Cultural Arts Staff with notification to the applicant • The City of Carlsbad reserves the right to limit the funding amount to any applicant, regardless of eligibility or score in the panel process, based on funding limitations of goals of the program in a given year • Cultural Arts Office staff actively and continually review and evaluate all aspects of this program and processes, and updates may occur throughout the funding calendar. Cultural Arts Office staff will provide information on program updates to all grantees as they are adopted • Any proposed significant change or amendments to approved projects after approval of original application must be submitted in writing to the Cultural Arts Office by the grantee for approval before any grant funds are used, and before any execution of altered activity. This includes, but is not limited to, changes in purpose, scope, services, intended timeline, personnel, location, date, activities or budget • The Cultural Arts Office reserves the right to review, cancel or reallocate funds to projects that have significantly altered or shifted from stated goals in the original approved application and/or revised project form. Any funds cancelled must be returned to the Cultural Arts Office within 30 days of notification • No two entities (organization or school/affiliated groups) may apply for funding for the same project • Funds may not be used for fundraisers, scholarships or similar requests at the discretion of the Cultural Arts Office • Review appendix 3 for a list of projects and programs ineligible for funding Page 6 of 9 I OTHER INFORMATION CARLSBAD ARTS COMMISSION MEETINGS: • Arts Commission meetings are public, held throughout the year and provide opportunities for resident comments on funding program guidelines, general and specific Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Office policies, objectives, budgets requests and other matters. During these meetings, public comments from organizations, artists and members of the public is encouraged HOW TO APPLY APPLICATION All applications must be submitted online. The application is comprised of five sections, some of which include long-answer sections and attachments. The application is available at www.carlsbadca.gov/artsgrants. 1. Contact Information 2. Funding Type and Category 3. Project Overview 4. Narrative 5. Budget a. A Sample Budget Itemization is included as Appendix 3 6. Signature ASSISTANCE Cultural Arts Office staff are always available to assist applicants. Please contact Megan Gilby, Community Arts Coordinator, at 760- 602-2081 or by emailing megan.gilby@carlsbadca.gov Page 7 of 9 APPENDIX 1 -COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS FAQS • Are there any organizations ineligible to receive Community Arts Grant funding? o Yes. Any for-profit entity is ineligible to receive funding through the Community Arts Grants program. This includes schools and businesses. • Is there an age limit for individual artists? o Yes. Any individual artist applying or receiving funds through a fiscal agent must be 18 on or before September 1, 2018. • How are final awards decided? o All award amount decisions take into account the total amount of funding available, scores from panelists and the request from the applying entity. The scoring panel creates a funding plan based on these factors, which is forwarded to the Arts Commission for final approval. • What if I am receiving funding from City of Carlsbad through another department or division? o Any organization receiving funding through the City of Carlsbad's Community Activity Grants through the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department are ineligible to receive funding through Community Arts Grants. o It is in organization's best interest to explore and apply for other grant opportunities, including the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation's Gartner Fund and the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District grants through the City of Carlsbad. For more information, please contact our office. • Can one school site apply for multiple Arts in Schools awards? o Yes. While there is no limit to applications from one school site, multiple applications from one site with projects in one artistic genre (i.e. • What kinds of projects are ineligible for funding? o Projects that are general operating costs ■ Projects may not be the entirety of what your organization offers to the public (i.e. supporting an entire season of programming). Projects are one aspect of a larger event, or a project unto itself. • Examples could include: non-ticketed events at a large event with a mix of ticketed and non- ticketed performances, supporting new work as part of a larger season, specific series of concerts within the context of a larger festival o Capital improvements • Capital improvements are defined as significant equipment or building/improving a venue. Capital improvements have depreciation. • Examples can include: building a performance venue, purchasing substantial lighting board equipment, acquiring a kiln for an arts studio, remodeling an existing space (dressing rooms, practice rooms, etc.), improvements that are affixed to the permanent building (shelving, cabinets, storage racks) • Examples of non-capital improvements: instruments, instrument cases, sheet music • Is the live presentation portion of the review session scored by the panel? o Presentations are not scored, and are included strictly as an opportunity to provide additional information and insight to organization and proposed project. • Will we be penalized if we do not participate in the review session for our application? o Presentations are not scored, and are included strictly as an opportunity to provide additional information and insight to organization and proposed project. No organization will be penalized for not participating in the review session. • What should be included in my presentation? o Please do not repeat any information in your application. Information can include o After the presentation, no participating by the applicant will be allowed, unless requested by the scoring panel for clarification purposes Page 8 of 9 , APPENDIX 2: INELIGIBLE ORGAN IZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES The City of Carlsbad will NOT award grants to: • Organizations receiving funding through City of Carlsbad Community Activity Grants • Governmental agencies or public authorities • Applicants that have a "delinquent" status with the Community Arts Grants Funding Programs • Retroactive funding for completed activities • Religious and/or sectarian programming or any programming and/or services that are solely for the promotion of or consumption by a specific religious order and/or a particular sect • Cash reserves or endowments of any kind, as awarded funds are to be expended within the designated funding period • Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation or purchase of real property o Purchases or repairs of arts-specific equipment with the capability of extended use over several years are permitted. Proposals requesting funds for such expenses should be discussed in advance with the Cultural Arts Office staff. • Private events or any activities offered for the sole purpose of raising money in excess of the value of programs or services delivered • Applications that do not support nonprofit, public art activities or projects that benefit a for-profit business or activity • Sponsored projects that benefit the sponsoring organization or are an extension of the sponsoring organization's programs or services • Support groups and/or "friends of' organizations of City departments or facilities • General operating costs, including costs associated with the start-up of a new organization • Applications to reduce existing deficits Funding may NOT be used for: • Fund-raising expenses • Projects or activities by colleges or universities for on-campus activities not intended for the general public • Consultants who are members of an applicant's staff or board • Payments to students • Scholarships, fellowships or tuition assistance • Costs incurred before the start of the funded project (earliest start date is Jan. 1, 2019) • Arts activities outside the City of Carlsbad • Entry fees for competitions or sponsorship fees • Pageants, fund-raising events or hospitality costs • Publication of manuscripts or compositions not created as part of a grant-supported project • Purchase of awards, cash prizes, contributions or donations. • Food or beverages for hospitality • Entertainment or reception functions • Internal programs at colleges or universities • Curriculum development or curricular activities • Scholarly or academic research, tuition and activities which generate academic credit or formal study toward an academic or professional degree • Creation of textbooks Page 9 of9 Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2020 -PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION PROJECTED -APPLICATION ACTUALS -FINAL REPORT PROJECT INCOME $ Notes Notes Admissions Cllt------------+----t-------------------+----t-------.-......,,.-....,,._,,...._.-:-_______ --t ~ Gifts/Merchandise/ ~ Concessions "U E Advertising ~t-----------+----t------------------------+----t--,~----...-----------------t Other Subtotal Earned Income $0 $ Notes Private Individual Cl) E Public Support 0 ~t------------+----t--------------__;;.-....a. __ +----1------------------~ -g Applicant Cash C: ~1------------+----1----------"...,_-----.------+----1------------------~ Cl) :3 CAG Request Amount Amount received through Community Arts Grants 2019 Other Ot her Subtotal Unearned Income $0 $0 Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2020 -PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION PROJECTED -APPLICATION ACTUALS -FINAL REPORT p ROJECT EXPENSES Cash Notes Cash Notes Project Staff (non-artist) ~ Project Artist(s) or Arts 1, ,/ ) I nstructor(s) I ' I"" 1 / Educational Materials/Printing / 1, "" -Costumes/Props ~ Sets ~r I'\\ > Supplies " ' )J - Licensing/Royalties I,., ' < ' ., Rentals (space and/or other) c~ "'' V Transportation (( "" .~ "~ V Food & Beverage Marketing/Promotion/ IJ /JA~ ~ Publicity -, .. Fiscal Agency Fee /2 ~ ~((Jr' Ot her ( ( / I~"---/ Other ~ / ~, ) ,,,,, ,, Other < I/ EXPENSES TOTALS! $0 $0 Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2020 -PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION PROJECTED -APPLICATION ACTUALS -FINAL REPORT IN-KIND SUPPORT Value Notes IN-KIND TOTALSI $0 $0 Budget Instructions: The application project budget must balance. Total income must equal total expenses. Final Report may< Round all budget figures to the nearest whole dollar. Please give detailed descriptio s for each line item in the notes column. For example, if your total admissions is $1,000, enter "4 shows, SO attendees, $5 each." Please insert your organization name in t C top right hea er.