Agenda Item Name:
Title
Request Approval of Alachua County Arts Tag Grant Application for Alachua County Artists and Small Cities
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Presenter:
Gina Peebles, 352-538-8265
Description:
Request Approval of Alachua County Arts Tag Grant Application for Alachua County Artists and Small Cities
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the application form for the Alachua County Arts Tag Grants
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Prior Board Motions:
May 26, 2020 - Adopt the resolution creating three new grant programs: Mini Grant for Artists and Events, Major Grant for Artists, and Matching Grant Small Cities in Alachua County; and approve the application form for each grant program.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Not to exceed $4,000 for Mini Grants for Artists and $3,000 Matching Grants to Small Cities funded through Art Tag Proceeds, Fund 118 and in accordance with ?320.08056 and ?320.08058, Florida Statutes.
There is sufficient funding in the FY22 budget to support these awards, using fund balance and new revenues. 118.18.1815.573.81.00 and 118.18.1815.573.82.00.
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Background:
In 2017, the Board named Alachua County as the county's Local Arts Agency. In 2018, the Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC) was established. One of their primary responsibilities is the oversight, administration, and promotion of art tag proceeds, which is the funding source for these grants. These grants continue to be included in their Board adopted Strategic Plan.
Last year, $500 Mini Grants and $3,500 Major Grants were provided for Alachua County artists. The Arts Council suggests that the two be consolidated allowing four (4) $1,000 Mini Grants be awarded this cycle. The grant award will be made available to the Artists in advance with reporting and receipts due within 30 days of project completion, or September 30, 2022, whichever occurs first.
Currently, there is $6,000 budgeted for Matching Grants to Small Cities (max $3,000 for each grant award.) The gra...
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