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2019 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR Carlsbad Oceanside Art League
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This agreement, is made on the~~ J ~J. day of , '.u 1.,.L-l 2015_, by Carlsbad
Oceanside Art League (ORGANIZATION), hereinafter referred to as ,1-Gr tee," 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 2019 Community
Arts Grants Program in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) ("Grant.") The purpose
of the Grant is to provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the Agreement Scope
("Agreement Scope").
Project Title: Ambassador for the Arts 2019
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 January 31, 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. All costs accrued for services and/or supplies prior to the execution of Agreement are
not eligible for funding or reimbursement through the use of Grant proceeds.
c. Eligible and ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, items detailed in the
Community Arts Grants 2019 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,
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.
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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 2019 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 ofthe City.
4. 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.
5. 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 2019 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, January 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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8. 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.
9. 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 January 31, 2020.
10. 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.
11. 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:
Carlsbad Oceanside Art League
Attn: Charles Dozer
300 Carlsbad Village Drive Suite 101
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Email: cdozerphoto@sbcglobal.net
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For City:
City of Carlsbad
Library & Cultural Arts Director
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92011
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12. INDEMNIFICATION. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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
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18. 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.
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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:
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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 2019 Application
2. Optional, as needed -Community Arts Grants 2019 -Project Budget Information
3. Optional, as needed -Community Arts Grants 2019 -Revised Project Form
4. Optional, as needed -Community Arts Grants 2019 -Revised Project Budget Information
5. Required -Community Arts Grants Guidelines 2019
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Community Arts Grants 2019 Application
Reference# 9735153
Status Complete
Login Usemame 3dkguitars
Login Email judyluvsart@att.net
First Name Judy
Last Name Richardson
Title Director of Gallery Operations
StreetAddress 3177 Buena Hills Drive
City Oceanside
State California
Zip Code 92056
Phone Number 760-433-2258
Email Address judyluvsart@att.net
Are you applying as an: Arts Organization
As an Arts Organization, would you be No thank you
Interested in acting as a Fiscal Sponsor for
individual artists to apply for future Community
Arts Grants? This would not impact your own
organization's ability to apply for funding. If you
check yes, Cultural Arts Office staff will reach
out with more lnfonnation. We appreciate your
support of indMdual artists! (OPTIONAL)
For which funding category are you filling out
this application?
Organization Name
Organization doing business as (if by another
name) (OPTIONAL):
StreetAddress
City
Arts Projects
Carlsbad Oceanside Art League
COAL Art Gallery
300 Carlsbad Village Drive Suite 101
Carlsbad
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Organization website URL:
What is your organization's mission
statement?
California
92008
7604332258
www.coalartgallery.com
The Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (COAL
or "The League") is a non-profit organization
founded to promote art education and the
cultural appreciation of fine art in the
community. The purpose shall be supported,
as funding allows, by demonstrations, student
scholarships, outdoor displays, exhibitions,
commercial displays, miscellaneous cultural
tours, and a main gallery.
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 Request from the City of Carlsbad's
Cultural Arts Grants
Ambassador for the Arts 2019
"Youth Art Ambassadors-2019" serves 500
young artists and an audience of more than
4000. These exhibitions bring to life the
educational mission of the Carlsbad-
Oceanside Art League (COAL) to support
artists with venues for lifelong learning. We
seek support for our annual youth exhibitions -
25th Anniversary Children's Show, High
School Show and High School Scholarship
Show -with a meaningful, long-lasting impact.
Youth ambassadors are every child who
exhibits in these shows; our goal is to offer
them a positive and rewarding experience in
the arts. COAL's youth shows are a unique
jewel in the Carlsbad Art Scene.
02/15/2019
11/15/2019
3095
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.
500
5000
Since 1994, COAL's Children's Show has
showcased art by preschool and elementary
school children. In 2018 we welcomed 135
entries in all mediums. The show was
successful because we value student art, hung
it in a prominent place, and treat it with the
same respect as the regular art that graces
our gallery. In 2019, we are adding computer
art in the photography category.
At the reception every child's was recognized
with a hand-written calligraphic certificate, their
ribbons and prizes. Our youth shows have
gained a good reputation because we see
many returning artists each year and have
informally followed their progress. Julia
Lumetta, a teacher who has entered her
students' art for more than 10 years said, "The
kids always look forward to another year of the
Children's Show. Children are our future and
keeping art as part of their intellectual growth
is so necessary in today's virtual world."
The High School Show winners attended
award ceremonies at their respective Carlsbad
high schools to receive prizes at their grade
levels. These winners have the opportunity to
submit a portfolio of up to 10 pieces of their
work which is judged for COAL's Scholarship
program. Those pieces are shown at the
COAL Gallery in June. Participation in this
show provides an excellent reference for their
college entrance resumes. At this reception
the students were recognized by our president
and received envelopes with their scholarship
checks.
Our records show that Gallery attendance
nearly doubles during the months of the youth
shows.
What makes the Ambassador for the Arts
2019 project distinctive?
Youth Art Ambassadors-2019 is distinctive
because COAL is the only arts organization in
Carlsbad offering dedicated wall space and
annual month-long shows for young artists in
preschool through high school. 2019 is
especially important because it celebrates 25
years of the COAL Children's Show.
Our youth shows make special effort to reach
out to children from various social-economic
and cultural backgrounds. In addition to
contacting individual families and home
schooled students, we will again work with the
school teachers and welcome Youth
Ambassador artists from Head Start programs
and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
The home of the Children's Show, High School
Show, and Scholarship Show is the vibrant
COAL Gallery in downtown Carlsbad. The
wall space dedicated to youth art is hung
adjacent to the professional's art which makes
the children feel very special. Membership
dues, member's monthly entry fees and
commissions help to support this space. In
addition to the youth shows, we have twelve
different professionally judged shows each
year gracing our walls. In 2019 we will
celebrate 68 years of support to art education
and artists in the community. Our records
show that we welcome more than 28,000 local
and out-of-town visitors annually.
What are the goals {outputs and/or outcomes)
of the project? How will you measure your
goals?
COAL's "Youth Art Ambassadors 2019"
GOAL: Bring our mission--promote art
education and the cultural appreciation of fine
arts in the community-to life in 2019 with a
focus on overall youth art and on the
celebration of the 25th Anniversary Children's
Show in particular.
Objectives:
•We will reach out to new families and
teachers to increase entries by 10% student
artists.
•We will deepen the impact of the youth art
programs with added benefits for the first
place winners including Master Art Classes
given by professional COAL artists.
•We will award winners in all categories with
art supplies, placement ribbons, participation
pins and certificates to encourage their
ongoing artistic endeavors.
•We will increase our marketing to bring in new
entries as well as new audiences for the
shows with paid newspaper ads, NPR
advertising, posters and flyers.
Our goals will be measured with:
•Number of actual youth entries compared to
2018
•Surveying the children, their parents and
teachers with face-to-face and written
evaluations about the entry process, awards
and the reception.
•"Your Favorite Entry" forms for gallery visitors
to fill out. These will be tallied and a prize
given to the child. The number of these
completed will indicate their degree of interest.
•Asking visitors and recording their answers
about how they heard about the youth shows.
Who is your target population and why? How
will you reach them?
The target population for our youth shows are
the school children, students who do not have
art in their schools, home schooled children,
Boys and Girls Clubs and the Head Start
Programs. The target population also
includes the lucky gallery visitors. They are all
the recipients of COAL's mission: art
education and promotion of art in our
community!
In this important 25th Anniversary year of our
commitment to children's art through our
Children's Show, we will showcase delightful
creations by pre-school through 8th grade
children. As Youth Art Ambassadors, their art
is displayed in the COAL Gallery for the month
of May.
Youth Ambassador Artists from the three
Carlsbad High Schools show more than 300
entries in April in a donated location. The
winners at this show are eligible to apply for
COAL scholarships by submitting their
portfolio. The portfolios are judged and COAL
scholarships are awarded. This work is
exhibited in the COAL Gallery in June.
Our audiences span the state and the globe!
Volunteer gallery hosts routinely ask visitors
where they have heard about us. Trip Advisor,
Facebook and our website are mentioned.
Visitors sign our guestbook leaving us their
contact information for announcements.
Our publicist advertises these shows in the
free community billboards of thirteen
newspapers and "things-to-do" publications.
We will add NPR radio ad spots promoting the
youth shows. Additionally, we make every
effort to keep up a dialog with visitors who sign
our guestbook leaving us their email
addresses with our "Friends of COAL" g-mail.
Are you partnering with any organizations or No
indMduals 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 infonnation on your project
(OPTIONAL, but recommended.)
Please upload your completed Project Budget
fonn.
Upload your organization's most recently filed
IRS fonn 990EZ or 990, Part I -XII, and
Schedule A.
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 fonnat.
Signature of authorized representative from
applying entity:
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Email Address
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Judy
Richardson
Director of Gallery Operations
760-4332258
J udyluvsArt@att.net
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Organization Name
Project Title
Contact First Name
Contact Last Name
Contact Phone Number
Contact Email Address
Describe any changes to the project for which
you were awarded funds, including how
income, expenses or both will be altered to
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Carlsbad Oceanside Art League
Youth Shows
Charles
Dozer
760 753 4784
cdozerphoto@sbcglobal.net
COAL will incur portion of expenses not
covered by grant.
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$ Notes
$0 Our Youth programs have no costs to
the children. And the
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$0 The gallery does not advertize for
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$0 We do not expect any private donations
for our youth programs
$0 We do not expect any private
donations.
$0 We do not expect any public donations
for our youth programs
$2,2 70 General membership dues, commissions
and entry fees
$3,095 Amount requested through Community
Arts Grants 2019
$0
$0
$5,365
INCOME TOTALSI $5,365
COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2018-PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION:.·· .•
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Arts Grants 2019 Arts Grants 2019
$5,365 $0
$5,365 $0
Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2018 -PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION
PROJECTED -APPLICATION PROJECTED -REVISED ACTUALS -FINAL REPORT
p ROJECT EXPENSES $ Notes $ Notes $ Notes
$0 The gallery is run with only volunteers
Project Staff (non-artist) 0
Project Artist(s) or Arts $0 The gallery is run with only volunteers 0 lnstructor(s)
Educational $1,680 Art supplies: Crayon,WC paints,Brushes;
Supplies Master Art 1680 Materials/Printing -·
Costumes/Props $0
COAL doesn't use costumes/props 0
Sets $0
Not applicable to COAL gallery 0
Supplies $200 Ribbons *1st, 2nd, 3rd, HMs, 1 special, 1 200 Bos.
Licensing/Royalties $0
Not applicable to COAL gallery 0
$2,010 Space rental for student shows-
Rentals (space and/or other) childrens & High School Scholarship 2010
Transportation $0 Not applicable to COAL gallery 0
$0 Food or beverages for hospitality are
Food & Beverage listed as not elligable espenses in the 0
Marketing/Promotion/ $875 4 NPR (KPBS) 15 seconds radio spots for
the Youth shows ($200 ea.);lnternal 875 Publicity r .. -
Fiscal Agency Fee $0
Not applicable to COAL gallery 0
Other $250 Insurance for student shows 250
Other $2 50
Judging student shows 250
$100 Master Classes teacher's pay (2 hours)
Other for eight children's Show 1st place 100
EXPENSES TOTALS $5,365 $5,365 I $0 I
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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 exper
Round all budget figures to the nearest whole dollar.
Enter a 'O' in any cells that you don't have an amount to add.
PROJECTED -REVISED ACTUALS -FINAL REPORT
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Please give detailed descriptions for each line item in the notes column. For example, if your total admissions is $1,000, ent er "4 shows, SO attendees, $5 each."
Please insert your organization name in the top right header.
COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS GUIDELINES-2019
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 financial 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 the 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;
• 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.
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~2019 OVERV!EW . .. . ; , . .. . _ .'.
Deadline for regular 2019 cycle grant applications is Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 at 4 p.m.
Applications will only be accepted online at www.carlsbadca.gov/arts
• $80,000 in funding available
• All funds will be disbursed in a first payment of 80% of award after review of applications, and final 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 in the 2019 calendar year, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019
• 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 including partnerships, only one application may be submitted for t hat particular project involving all parties
o If a school or affiliated party would like to partner with an arts organization for a project, the arts organization
must be the applying party
GUIDE LIN ES APP EN DICES
• 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
Funding will be organized by the applicant's type of organization, then into available category or categories for that organization
type. Each category will have a maximum funding limit .
• Arts Organizat ions, including Fiscal Agents of Individual Artists -$45,000 total maximum in awards
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o Capacity Building -$5,000 maximum award
o Arts Projects -$7,500 maximum award
• Educational Institutions and Affiliated Groups -$30,000 total maximum in awards
o Arts in Schools -$2,500 maximum award
• Special Opportunities -$5,000 total maximum in awards
o $500 maximum award
o All organization types
o Outside of regular grant cycle, with funding throughout 2019 calendar. More information and guidelines on Special
Opportunities grants will be available in November, 2018
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
• Arts Organizations are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi zations
• Applicants may apply to one or both for the Capacity Building and the Arts Project s
• No organizations may submit multiple applications in any one category per funding cycle
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 their own behalf
• Any individual artist receiving funding through a fiscal agent must be 18 years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2018
ARTS ORGANIZATI ONS -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 nonprofit's missions
more effectively
• Capacity Building grants will only be awarded to organizations residing in Carlsbad
• These grants ca nnot 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:
o Professional development for staff and boa rd members
o Opportunities for peer learning, networking or leadership development
o Creating or re-examining organizational plans
o Initiating co llaboration with other nonprofits
o Developing new sources for earned income
o Utilizing su pport 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 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 or organization must include a letter of agreement from part nering entity
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS
• Requests are only available to nonprofit schools and authorized parent groups within Carlsbad city limits
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS -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
• To be eligible for funding:
o In-school projects funded through the Community Arts Grants may not be led by 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 that 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
• Special Opportunities grants are mini-grants for arts projects that become available after the deadline for the regular
Community Arts Grants 2019 cycle has passed within the funding period of Jan. 1 -Dec. 30, 2019
• Requests will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a minimum of 40 days but recommended at least 60 days before the
program or project is to begin
• Special Opportunity grants may not be used for any project currently utilizing funds from the City of Carlsbad, including
other Community Arts Grants
• More information about Special Opportunity Grants will be available in November, 2018. Please contact staff with any
specific questions regarding Special Opportunities grants
APPLICANT INFORMATION
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Sept. 17. 2018
Sept. 18
By Sept. 24
Oct.1
Oct. 15
Nov. 5
Week of Nov. 26
Dec. 10-15
January 2019
Jan. -Dec. 2019
Information Session in Gowland Meeting Room at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad CA 92011
Information Session in Community Room at Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008
Application posted and available at www.carlsbadca.gov/arts
Application workshop in Community Room at Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008
Application review submission deadline. All review feedback will be completed by Oct. 24
Applications for the 2019 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, as well as members of the Carlsbad Arts Commission review. The panel will create a
funding plan for review and final approval by the Carlsbad Arts Commission
Notification and awardee agreements emails 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, projects commence
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 SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS AND APPLICATION REVIEW
New for 2019! To continue to support our artists and organizations, the Cultural Arts Office staff is pleased to provide additional
resources for our applicants in the 2019 cycle. These offerings are optional, but recommended for any new applications, or those
who would like more information.
• Information Sessions -general overview of the grant process, forms and procedures
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• Workshop -building on the information sessions, the workshop will also hands-on activities and exercises to build grant
writing skills. If you are interested in attending t he workshop, please email megan.gilby@carlsbadca.gov
• Application Review -applications submitted by Oct. 15 can receive review by Cultural Arts Office staff for general feedback
prior to the panel sessions. All feedback will be returned before Oct. 24 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 cla rity of information provided. Staff will not be providing feedback on content, programming or other project
details.
PANE L REVIEW AND SCORING OF APPLI CATI ONS
GRANTE E ACCESS DURING PANEL SESSIONS
• Applica nts in all cat egories are able to provide up to three (3) representatives on their behalf to:
o Provide a five-minute presentation to the scoring panel
• Up to three (3) representatives from each applying organization may participate in the presentation
• Presentations can, but are not required to, include: Power Point, video, sound, photos and other
multimedia augmentation Presentations can also include a demonstration or performance. Space will be
limited, and staff will assist in planning and coordination with representatives before and during panels
• If any presenters are under the age of 18, an additional representative may accompany them during panel
o 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
• Presentations are not scored and are incl uded as an opportunity to provide additional information and insight to
organization and proposed project
• The date of the scoring panel will be set during t he week of Nov. 26. All applicants will receive information for schedule
upon submission of application
• All applicants must be on site at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled t ime to allow for fluctuations in panel schedule. Any
representative that is not present when the panel reviews t heir 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
SCOR ING RUBRIC
Scoring of applications will be on the following criteria, with each category worth 20 points, or a maximum score of 100. The
provided examples are for information purposes only and are not meant to be exhaustive:
• Quality of Program(s)
o artistic merit of programs, qualifications of artists
• Community Impact
o effective service to identifiable community, level of community involvement, alignment with grant program
mission
• Management Capability
o leadership strength, clarity and/or completeness of application, successful completion of past City of Carlsbad
funded projects
• Financial Health
o history of ba lanced budgets and fiscal responsibility, diverse base of financial support from the community
• Sustainability
o sound management, long range planning, program or marketing innovation, presence of active, effect ive fund
raising
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OTHER REVIEW AND SCORING INFORMATION
• Incomplete applications, or applications with incorrect information, will not be referred to review & scoring panel
GRANTEE REQUIREMENTS DURING PROJECT FUNDING PERIOD
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Grant recipients are required to maintain accounts, records and evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired under
the respective grant program. 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.
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:
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 Cu ltural Arts Office's publications, as opportunities arise. This includes providing high resolution photographs
of the activities and participants of funded projects
o Ext ensively 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
• 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 entit ies (organ ization or school/affiliated groups) may apply for funding for the same project
• Funds may not be used for fund raisers, scholarships or similar requests at the discretion of the Cultural Arts Office
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OTHER INFORMATION
CARLSBAD ARTS COMMISS ION MEETINGS:
• Arts Commission meetings are public, held throughout the year and provide opportunities for citizen comments on funding
program guidelines, general and specific Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Office policies, objectives, budget s 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/arts.
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
1 STAFF 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
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APPENDIX 1 -COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS FAQS
• Are there any organizations ineligible to receive Comm unity 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 event s 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 substant ial 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
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APPENDIX 2: INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS 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
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