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FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
Beacons Inc.
This agreement is made on the ____ day of ____________, 2024, by Beacons Inc. (ORGANIZATION),
hereinafter referred 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 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts Grants Program in an amount not to
exceed five thousand eight hundred forty dollars ($5,840.00) (“Grant”). The purpose of the Grant is to
provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the Agreement Scope (“Agreement Scope”).
Project Title: Beacons Art Fair
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 execution date of this Agreement
and expiring on Sept. 3, 2025. 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 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts Grants
Guidelines, all grant funds are eligible to be used from Sept. 3, 2024 through Sept. 3, 2025. Any
extension of fund use must be requested in writing at least 30 days prior to the end of the
Agreement or sooner to allow time for written amendment and approval in writing by City.
Extension of Community Arts Grants 2024-25 funds may render that organization ineligible to
apply for or receive additional funds as part of the subsequent Community Arts Grants
Fiscal Year 2025-26 cycle.
c. 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.
d. Eligible and ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, items detailed in the Fiscal Year
2024-25 Community Arts Grants 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 shall 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, as specified in the Fiscal Year
2024-25 Community Arts Grants Guidelines.
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c. Grantee shall complete all work in accordance with Agreement Scope, 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.
d. 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.
e. Before Grantee makes any material changes to the Agreement Scope, Grantee will inform City
Staff in writing within ten (10) working days of the decision to implement said change. City may
request documentation to support the change, and Grantee agrees to submit to the City, in
writing, the proposal requesting modifications 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.
f. Grantee shall acknowledge the City’s Scope of Grant consistent with the Fiscal Year 2024-25
Community Arts Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
g. 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.
h. 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 sixty (60) days prior to the
event or program.
Please initial box to opt-in to promotional opportunities
5. RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS.
If City determines that Grantee has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement without prior written approval by the City, then, 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. However, if, due to a local health order, Grantee is unable to
complete all events or requirements of the Scope of Grant, Grantee may be required to return up to the
full amount of the award or a prorated amount based on the percentage of the work completed.
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 Fiscal Year 2024-25 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, Oct. 3, 2025, whichever is
earlier.
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c. Noncompliance: 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.
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 Library & Cultural Arts Director or designee.
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.
b. Any changes, whether planned or unanticipated, to funded projects due to a local health order
(including, but not limited to, state or local health orders and social distancing measures) must
be submitted to City at least seven (7) calendar days before implementation of the change.
Proposed modifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and the City's Cultural Arts
Manager or designee will notify Grantee in writing whether the proposed changes are approved.
Any project changes must continue to adhere to the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts
Grants Guidelines as defined in Exhibit “A.”
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 thirty (30) 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
Grantee’s budget: income, expenses, or line-item designations, 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 Oct. 3, 2025.
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11. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.
Grantee will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. 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 or other protected
classification.
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: For City:
Beacons Inc. City of Carlsbad
Attn: Mary Backer Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson
2245 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 100 1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92011 Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email: mbacker@beaconsnorthcounty.com suzanne.smithson@carlsbadca.gov
13. INDEMNIFICATION.
Grantee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers from and 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 duly executed by an
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 and 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 to seek advice of counsel is
the sole responsibility of Grantee. The Parties negotiated this Agreement with the opportunity to receive
the aid of counsel and, accordingly, intend this Agreement to be construed fairly, according to its terms,
in plain English, without constructive presumptions against the drafting Party.
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1. 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 CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of
the State of California
*By: By:
(1st signature here) SUZANNE SMITHSON
Library & Cultural Arts Director
As authorized by the City Manager
MARY BACKER, Chief Executive Officer
(Print name/Title)
mbacker@beaconsnorthcounty.com
(Email address)
ATTEST:
(Date)
**By:
(2nd signature here)
For SHERRY FREISINGER
City Clerk
LUCILE LYNCH, Secretary
(Print name/Title)
llynch@beaconsnorthcounty.com
(Email address)
(Date)
If required by City, proper notary acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a
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:
For CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
By: ____________________________
Deputy City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF GRANT
Arts Commission met and approved the grant awards on May 2, 2024, indicating funding is in accordance
Final 2024-25 Funding Plan.
Grant Support Documents
Required
x Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts Grants Guidelines
x Completed Community Arts Grants 2024-25 Application
Optional, As Needed
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Project Budget Information
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Revised Project Form
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Revised Project Budget Information
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Beacons Inc.
Mary Backer
2245 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92011
info@BeaconsNorthCounty.com
O: 760-448-6230
Ana Venegas
2245 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92011
avenegas@beaconsnorthcounty.com
O: 714-932-1735
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Application Form
Application Verification
Application Type Verification:*
This application is for Arts Organizations applying for the Arts Project category. If you are looking for other
funding opportunities, please click on the "Apply" button in the blue bar on the top of this screen.
Applicants may only submit one application per category per funding cycle.
I verify that this is the application for the Arts Projects for Arts Organizations category.
Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements Review Confirmation:*
Please be sure to review the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and eligibility requirements prior to submitting a
grant application. A summary of the eligibility requirements is also provided on the application homepage.
I have reviewed the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and the eligibility requirements.
Fiscal Sponsor Role
As an Arts Organization, would you be 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 information. We appreciate your support of individual
artists! (OPTIONAL)
All applicants that wish to collaborate with others to complete this grant application may use the
"collaborator" button on the top right section of this page (instructions below.):
Collaborator feature
Video Tutorial (2 minutes long)
Written Tutorial
*If applicable, please note that some data from the applying organization's GuideStar profile may be pre-
populated (copied) into the corresponding GuideStar questions on this application form. You may do so by clicking
on the "Copy GuideStar" profile button on the top right section of this page (next to the "Collaborator" button) and
selecting what you would like to pre-populate. Note that you will have the ability to edit your pre-populated
information.
Organization Information
Arts Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations established for at least 3 years as
of January 1, 2024
Applicants may only submit one application per funding cycle and cannot apply to multiple categories
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PPast Funding*
Has your organization received funding from the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program in the past?
No
Are you an individual artist applying through a fiscal agent?*
No
Primary Organization Name
Name as shown on an IRS letter of determination.
Beacons Inc.
DBA (if applicable)
Beacons Inc.
Organization Website
http://www.beaconsnorthcounty.com
Organization Mission Statement:
Please provide your organization's mission statement. If you have a GuideStar profile, you may copy and paste
your organization's GuideStar mission statement or provide another version here. If you are an individual artist,
use this section to give us an idea of your mission/vision as an artist.
Beacons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit started by local families in 2018 to partner with adults with intellectual
and developmental disabilities to make sure they and their families have postsecondary support to better
realize self-directed visions of success with purpose and joy built upon their abilities and interests.
Beacons offer learning options not found in local educational institutions with low trainee/instructor ratios,
small workshop settings and robust outcome-driven pathways. Services include vocational training
workshops, job coaching, entrepreneurial development, and socialization opportunities, as well as a visual
arts and a performing arts division.
Project Information and Narrative
Projects must take place in Carlsbad, be accessible to the public and benefit the community of Carlsbad
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AAll arts projects/activities require the participation of an artist or subject matter expert
Arts Project grants have a maximum award of $7,500 ( Note: those applying in Emerging Arts Organization
category have a maximum award of $5,000)
Project Name:*
Please provide us with the name of the arts project.
Beacons Art Fair
Project Summary:*
Please provide us with a brief summary of your project.
Beacons’ project is to host 3 - 4 series of themed exhibitions a year so that artists and entrepreneurs with
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have access to a safe, supported and adapted art exhibition to
showcase their creativity as they gain needed skills to become income-producing artists. Project funding will
be used to support artists directly, who typically do not have the funding available to create their own
artwork. Funding will be used to purchase art materials for artists. Additional funds will be used for event
marketing materials and a consultant/artist instructor for added support. The project will be overseen by
Studio Beacons Director Andi Woolley.
The exhibits will be open to the public. Beacons Art Fair will feature work of our Studio Beacons artists as
well as entrepreneurs from our Pathfinder and Explorer programs. Artists will gain skills to participate in
more public settings in Carlsbad and regional areas. The fair will offer an opportunity to exhibit and possibly
sell creative work with funds benefiting the artists directly, in a setting that is comfortable to the artists. The
goal is to develop marketing, social and entrepreneurial skills that can ultimately be transitioned to success in
galleries and other marketplaces. Through exposure, the general public can come to appreciate the untapped
and underappreciated talent in the intellectually disabled community as well as foster shows and
mentorships for the artists.
Project Start Date:*
Please note that project start date must be on or after September 3, 2024.
09/20/2024
Project End Date:*
Please note that the project end date must be on or before September 3, 2025.
08/29/2025
Project Details:
Please provide additional details for the project such as additional dates, times and location(s) for all project
events for marketing, communications and/or possible future site visits.
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Beacons Art Fairs/Exhibits will be public 2-hour events spaced out over the course of 12 months.
The events will be held at Beacons Inc. located at 2245 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 100
in Carlsbad, CA. The setting offers ample space, natural light and exhibit walls in a 14,000 square foot
warehouse setting.
Beacons will market the art fairs through social media sites, email lists, social services agencies contacts,
Chamber of Commerce, local business networks, service organizations, as well as high school programs that
will eventually feed their students to programs like Beacons. Invite emails and social media campaigns will be
a major part of our outreach to our mailing list.
AAmount Requested:*
This is the amount your organization is requesting from the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Grants. Please note that
the maximum funding amount request is $7,500 for one-year arts projects.
$7,300.00
Participants:*
Total number of expected participants for this project (i.e. artists, coordinators, directors.)
40
Audience:*
Total number of expected audience attendance for this project.
100
Previous Project Success:
If your organization has completed a similar project, please provide details of the project and why it was
successful.
Beacons has held eight smaller scale “Coffee Carts” and “Makers’ Markets” in the last three years that
exhibited the work of Beacons artists and entrepreneurial trainees. Held at Beacons in Carlsbad, California,
the events featured work created by the hands of our trainees that ranged from painting, embellished
clothing, to functional housewares sporting epoxy artwork. Artists and trainees presented and talked about
their work, offered some items for sale and managed sales transactions with the support of staff.
Beacons has grown from one vocational workshop with 19 trainees, to over 30 workshops serving over 200
adults a year. Beacons’ art fairs will bring all divisions together to celebrate the artists and entrepreneurs in a
larger, friendly and supported marketplace.
Past events hosted at Beacons were a great success and gave trainees a great sense of pride and an
opportunity to present and sell their entrepreneurial and artistic creations. The well-attended events resulted
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in most items being sold out and gave our artists and entrepreneurs the validation and interest their work
deserves. The experiences were well received by our clients and there were many requests for the
continuation of such events. From these smaller events, came the seed idea to create larger professional level
exhibits and art fairs which we are requesting your support for.
Beacons has been recognized for its work by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, local assembly
members and others.
PProject Distinction:
What makes this project distinctive?
Beacons’ project is distinct in that it is providing 3 - 4 art fairs a year in a setting that celebrates artists with
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and eliminates many of the sensitivities artists typically
experience in existing local and regional art fairs or marketplaces (lighting, crowds, sounds, set up process,
etc.) Beacons Art Fairs strive to acclimate artists with training and support to successfully participate in
community fairs and exhibits. The event also features a juried category giving most artists their first
opportunity to participate in a juried art show.
There are few community exhibits that celebrate those with intellectual disabilities. These artists typically do
not have funding to purchase the materials needed to create works to participate in exhibits and sell their
work. This project aims to increase access to the arts by creating an event that brings the public together with
adults with intellectual differences and showcase their talent.
Adults with developmental disabilities deserve validation and pride for their accomplishments. There are
many barriers and few opportunities in North San Diego County for our creative and entrepreneurial
students to interface with the public in an exciting and interactive disability-friendly environment. This event
will provide the opportunity for the community at large to appreciate the many capabilities and talents of
those with intellectual disabilities.
Project Goals:
What are the goals (outputs and/or outcomes) of the project? How will you measure your goals?
The first goal of Beacons Art Fair is to create a disability-friendly forum to expose the work of our
developmentally-disabled artists and entrepreneurs to the public in a supportive environment, all while
developing the skills our artists need to succeed in public-facing community settings in the future. We want
to remove barriers to art exhibition by providing a supported environment that includes indirect lighting,
ADA accessible bathrooms, staff and support trained to help participants learn the ropes to be successful.
We want to remove the financial barrier some artists face by providing art materials needed to create
artwork. Many of those we serve have incomes that fall within the national and state poverty levels. Having
funding to support the artists’ endeavors will enable many to showcase their artwork. This would increased
the number of those who otherwise not participate due to lack of funding and support.
That goal will be measured by the number of participants and attendees at the events. We hope to expose the
general public to the creative capacity of our population. We will not only display artwork and
entrepreneurial creations, we will give students the opportunity to sell their work.
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TTarget Population:
Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them?
Our target population in terms of participants will include artists with intellectual disabilities, especially
those who have never exhibited their works in the community due to challenges related to their disability.
With respect to guests and visitors, Beacons will target the community at large (community, parents,
professions that work with our special needs population as well as students) who are interested in art and
may be interested in our program in the future. Local educational institutions do not currently provide low
ratio adapted courses. These fairs serve as public outreach so others can know that there are learning options
available once individuals exit from their school districts.
We want to reach our target population through social media, printed flyers and invites. We also plant to
reach out to our email lists and personal invites to directors of ATP programs in high schools that may direct
their students to Beacons in the future.
Project Partnerships:
If applicable, please provide names and brief descriptions of roles for any partners in this project. This would
include any organizations, artists or individuals involved in your project that are not employed or affiliated with the
applying organization.
Art fair/exhibit will be supported by Beacons staff and local volunteers who will help with set up as well as
instruction. Beacons currently has partnerships with Bitchin’ Sauce, Teen Volunteers in Action, the National
Charity League (Surf Cities Chapter), Options at CCHS, and other local organizations.
Partner Resumes:
If applicable, you may upload any resumes of teaching artists, artists or any other partners in the proposed project
here. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Organization Changes/Challenges/Circumstances:
What special circumstances, challenges or changes have affected your organization? What impact has this had on
your organization?
The city of San Diego County has over 40,000 individuals with I/DD and and approximately 85% are
unemployed. State funding is distributed through regional centers, but almost half of the funding is not used
due to the lack of programs in place. For the fiscal year of 22 - 23, the San Diego Regional Center reported not
using over $400 million of state funding. Beacons’ main challenge is growing and moving quickly enough to
serve the needs of those with I/DD and their families as north county does not offer as many options as south
county San Diego does.
Local families seek programs that are more than adult baby-sitting and are not isolating. Families need
engaging and fulfilling programs that give their loved ones purpose and growth. The launch of Beacons
Studio, our arts program, opened up an exciting option to help our population access and participate in the
arts in Carlsbad and vicinity. The program addresses an unmet need and illustrates how the arts can become
a pathway to experience an enriching and creative life.
Beacons’ challenge is to help develop employment pathways that enable our artists and entrepreneurs to
generate marketplace skills, vocational skills and income due to the high rate of unemployment and lack of
access to community jobs. Beacons Art Fair/Exhibition increases social and creative opportunities,
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encourages entrepreneurship, and self-advocacy This grant will enhance our trainees participation in the
arts in their local Carlsbad community.
PProject Support Information
You may upload support information in this section.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Materials Upload (OPTIONAL, but recommended):
Please upload any marketing materials, images and/or files that would provide more information about your
project.
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL):
Please provide us with a host website link for all videos relevant to the project.
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL)
If you do not have a URL that hosts your videos, you may upload it here.
Additional Materials:
You may upload any other additional supplemental materials you wish to provide here (i.e. letters of support from
partnering organization(s) that is essential to your project.)
Organization Signatory Information
Please list the names and organizational titles of the two (2) officers listed on the Statement of Information filed
with the California Secretary of State for your organization (or listed on the most recent board roster.) These are
officers who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your organization (i.e. CEO, CFO,
Treasurer, Secretary.)
One corporate officer from each of the following groups must sign the agreement:
Group A Group B
Chairman, Secretary,
President, oor Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO oor 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.
You can verify your status with the California Secretary of State and see the officers listed on the Statement of
Information at this website: Search | California Secretary of State
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Organizations 9
SSignor #1 First and Last Name (i.e. Mary Wilson):*
Mary Backer
Signor #1 Organizational Title (i.e. CEO):*
President and Co-Founder
Signor #1 Email address:*
mbacker@beaconsnorthcounty.com
Signor #2 First and Last Name (i.e. Luke Wilson):*
Lucile Lynch
Signor #2 Organizational Title (i.e. Secretary):*
Corporate Secretary and Co-Founder
Signor #2 Email Address:*
llynch@beaconsnorthcounty.com
Budget Information
You may upload budget support information in this section. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Total Project Budget
$7,300.00
Project Budget Form:*
Download a Community Arts Grants budget form and complete the "Projected" column. Save your completed file
as a PDF and upload your project budget form here. Make sure costs tie in with your project narrative. * PLEASE
USE COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT BUDGET FORM ONLY. Budget forms are available on the Cultural Arts Community
Arts Grants webpage. Please contact the Cultural Arts Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
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Fiscal Year 2024-25: Arts Projects for Arts
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GRANTS_ 2024-25 Community Arts Grants Budget Form.xlsx - Table 1.pdf
OOrganizational Budget:*
Please upload a current organizational budget.
Budget_2024_Annual.xlsx - Approved 1_29_24.pdf
Letter of Determination:
If you are a first time grant applicant with the City of Carlsbad, please upload your IRS Letter of Determination.
IRS Determination Letter (1).pdf
Audited Financials:*
Please upload your organization's most recent completed short form 990s.
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Blb_d8VRuqS7BnMTCvXJsYzRDiRIuy26y0FZm_51Rq.pdf
Board Roster:*
Please upload your organization's roster of board members and ensure the document includes names, titles,
organization/business affiliation and areas of expertise. Alternatively, we will also accept the most recent board
meeting minutes that includes the board roster.
Board_Roster.pdf
Application Submission
Application Submission:
Note: Once you submit your application, you cannot edit the form. Please review your answers before
submitting
After you submit this application, you will receive an email for the submission confirmation.
Application Certification:*
I certify that the information contained in this application, including all attachments and support materials, is true
and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Yes
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DDate of Application Submission:*
03/18/2024
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Fiscal Year 2024-25: Arts Projects for Arts
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File Attachment Summary
Applicant File Uploads
• GRANTS_ 2024-25 Community Arts Grants Budget Form.xlsx - Table 1.pdf
• Budget_2024_Annual.xlsx - Approved 1_29_24.pdf
• IRS Determination Letter (1).pdf
• APznzaaiJX6f_IlXsL9QZAZy372Iybe_ThUL8elZz0jCZVp33x33d-
LoyyXSP97je_SbZJSqaKAS7uyiBq9f8RUYQoRaUh_o5DV_OHpGzf85ztl4xMUVBAvmAmWs6
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q7RH9D6ZeeK4xg1IOuoxH0gO-Blb_d8VRuqS7BnMTCvXJsYzRDiRIuy26y0FZm_51Rq.pdf
• Board_Roster.pdf
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BOARD ROSTER
Board Member Contact Information Expertise
President Mary Backer, M.S.
Cell: 760-419-8148
Email:mbacker@beaconsnorthcounty.com
Fundraising, Outreach
Former officer for the National Charity League
(Surf Cities)
VP/Treasurer Janet Schenker, MPA, MNPM
Cell: 949-246-8676
Email:jschenker@beaconsnorthcounty.com
Fundraising, Facility, and HR support
Property Manager for commercial residential
buildings
Corporate
Secretary
Lucile Lynch, J.D.
Cell: 760-522-3601
Email:llynch@beaconsnorthcounty.com
Legal, Business operations,
Entrepenurialship, Graphic Arts
Former CEO of Steps4Kids, LLC and interim
Superintendent of San Dieguito School
District
Board Member Melisssa Collins-Porter, M.A.
Cell: 858 248 9680
Email:MCollins@Beaconsnorthcounty.com
Film and outreach
Associate faculty for Mira Costa Community
College and Film Producer
Board. Member Jennifer Fulston, M.S.N., RN
Cell:
Email: JFulston@BeaconsNorthCounty.com
Health & Safety
Retired nurse for the Del Mar Union High
School District
Board Member Ana Venegas
Cell: 714 932-1735
Email:AVenegas@beaconsnorthcounty.com
Arts
Photographer for Orange County Register
and small business owner
Beacons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit corporation.
EIN 82-5388073 / SOS #4127697 / RCT registration # CT0259681