TCA: A Guide to Programs and Services

Revised June 2010

Table of Contents PREFACE WHAT’S NEW? GENERAL GUIDELINES AND POLICIES Applicant Eligibility Ineligible Requests Application Review Criteria Getting Help Access Policy Complaint Policy OVERVIEW OF GRANT PROGRAMS Getting Ready to Apply GRANT PROGRAMS Arts Create -1 Arts Create -2 Arts Create -3 Arts Create -4 Arts Create -5 Arts Create Subgranting Arts Respond Performance Support Arts Respond Project Cultural Districts Designation Program Designated Funding/Commission Initiatives Touring Roster Inclusion Young Masters REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Mid-America Arts Alliance HOW GRANTS ARE PROCESSED Overview Prior to the Panel Evaluation Role of Evaluation Panels Types and Composition of Evaluation Panels Nominations for Evaluators Evaluation Panel Process Commission Determination Appeals Process GRANTEE RESPONSIBILITIES Revised Budget Contracts & Compliance Acknowledgment Payment Reporting Requirements Report Rating System Site Visits Program & Facility Access ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONS Arts Organization with a budget under $50,000 College Arts Institution College or University Department Company or Unincorporated Group Established Arts Organization with a budget between $ 50,000 and $1 million Established Arts Organization with a budget between $1 million and $5 million Established Arts Organization with a budget over $5 million Established Minority Arts Organization with a budget over $50,000 Government Agency or Department Government Local Arts Agency Individual Artist K-12 Educational Institution Local Arts Agency Minority Arts Organization with a budget under $50,000 Other Nonprofit Rural Arts Provider TCA Cultural District GLOSSARY

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Revised June 2010

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