Grants Program—FY2011
Frequently asked questions
When does MNAC's grant cycle begin?
Am I eligible for grants from the Metro Nashville Arts
Commission?
What are matching funds?
If I'm an individual, may I apply for a
grant?
What changes have been made to the grant application
process for FY2011?
Who should I call if I have a question about my
application?
Do I have to cover all of the proposal criteria in my
narrative?
How much detail do I need to include for requested
funds?
How much information is required about deficit
reduction plans?
For Basic I category applicants, are photocopies of the
audits acceptable?
Should Basic I audits be turned in early? If so, how
many copies should we submit?
When does MNAC's grant cycle begin?
Applications for FY2011 funds are due Friday, March 26, 2010, by 4:00 p.m. Refer to Grants program timetable.
Am I eligible for grants from the Metro Nashville Arts Commission?
To determine if you are eligible for a Metro Nashville Arts Commission grant, answer the questions below.
- Are you a not-for-profit organization chartered in the state of Tennessee with 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt status?
- Do you serve Metropolitan Nashville citizens and are headquartered in and have a substantial portion of your programming within Metropolitan Nashville?
- Do you produce, present, and/or directly support programs, projects, and/or works in the arts that enrich the artistic experience of Nashville citizens in a significant way?
- Do you show a demonstrated and continuing ability to build a base of financial support through earned income plus public and private support as needed?
- Do you follow non-discriminatory employment and personnel practices and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, statutes, regulations, and acts regarding the use of public funds?
- Can you provide matching funds for the grants?
See the Grants Guidelines, “Section I.C. Eligibility Requirements,” for additional information about eligibility.
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What are matching funds?
All grants require a “one-to-one dollar match” by the applicant. One-to-one dollar match means the applicant must cover at least half the cost of a project or program with its own income. See “Section I.C.2 Matching Funds Requirement” of the Grant Guidelines for additional information about matching funds requirements.
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If I'm an individual, may I apply for a grant?
No, individuals are not eligible to receive a grant directly from the Metro Arts Commission. However, artists may pair up with a qualified applicant organization for a Program or Creation Grant. See “Section I.D. Grant Categories” of the Grant Guidelines for additional criteria and information about the grant categories.
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What changes have been made to the grant application process for FY2011?
See This year's changes for specific changes to the FY2011 grant season.
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Who should I call if I have a question about my application?
For general questions about the grant application or the grant-making process, e-mail your questions to jonathan.saad@nashville.gov.
Jonathan Saad, the Grants Program Manager, is available to discuss potential projects and assist in determining which category to apply in. Call (615) 862-6744 to schedule an appointment.
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Do I have to cover all of the proposal criteria in my narrative?
Your request for funds is judged in part by all criteria shown on pages 6 and 7 of the Grant Guidelines. It is in your best interest to address each of the criteria directly in your narrative. See the Guidelines for details.
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How much detail do I need to include for requested funds?
Please indicate what the funds will be used for. For example, if the funds will be used for payroll, include details about which department and what type of employee will receive the money. Also, explain what performance, program, or project will benefit from the funds and how artists, actors, musicians, and other arts professionals are paid.
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How much information is required about deficit reduction plans?
How much detail you should provide depends on how long the deficit has existed and how large it is. Your plans to solve a one-time, short-term deficit might be covered by a single paragraph. If you have been operating under a long-term or excessive deficit, please give a detailed and explicit plan covering
- how you plan to address the deficit, e.g. special fund raising, raising ticket prices, contributions by board of directors, cuts in programs, reduction of expenditures, etc; and
- a time line to stabilize the financial situation.
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For Basic I category applicants, are photocopies of the audits acceptable?
Yes, but please submit at least one original audit report. The remaining seventeen reports may be copies.
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Should Basic I audits be turned in early? If so, how many copies should we submit?
Yes. You may turn in one copy of your audit as soon as it becomes available. This gives the MNAC financial committee members more time to review the information. Be sure to include the remaining eleven copies with your grant application.
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