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FY15 and FY16 Cultural Outside Agency Funding (B)
This item requests that the City Commission approve the funding recommendation of the Gainesville-Alachua County Cultural Affairs Board for the Outside Agency cultural grants program. *ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 10 MINUTES*
Explanation
The Gainesville-Alachua County Cultural Affairs Board uses the Cultural Plan to evaluate Outside Agency grant applications, assessing each application for its ability to meet criteria specified in the Plan, including arts and cultural accessibility, education and audience development.
A public scoring workshop was conducted on May 3, 2014, to review applications and score agencies for funding. Applications were received from thirteen agencies this year and all thirteen are recommended for funding. Evaluation of applicants takes into consideration the City's Cultural Plan, the applicants' fiscal and artistic history, verification of 501 (c) (3) status as a "not-for-profit" agency, and how well the agency's application meets specific criteria outlined in the grant guidelines such as, audience development, project management and program merit. Prior to submitting their applications, all applicants are provided with a complete copy of evaluative criteria. Applicants must score 75 points or better to be eligible for funding.
In keeping with the City's two-year budget cycle, grant awards are for a two-year period, similar to granting procedures of the State's Division of Cultural Affairs. Applicants' requests and award amounts are based on a tiered funding system for small, medium and large agencies, with request caps based on agencies' last closed fiscal year expenditures budget. This results in awards more closely aligned with each agency's operational needs. Recommended agency awards are specified on attachment #140083B, "Gainesville/Alachua County Cultural Affairs Board Funding Recommendations FY15 and FY16 Outside Agency Grants."
Fiscal Note
The current funding leve...
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