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The objective of the Artistic Innovations Grant Program is to support the creation of new, original works of art by eligible in-region artists and organizations.

The works of art culminate in at least two public-facing events: one, the premiere feature presentation and the second, an educational outreach event that occurs in M-AAA's six-state region between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.

M-AAA will incorporate principles of equity, access, and inclusion in our implementation of the Artistic Innovations Grant Program. Applications will be assessed for artistic merit and artistic excellence.

Awards will be made across the six-state M-AAA region, with at least two grants awarded per state (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). This program will disburse dollar for dollar (1:1) matching grants of up to $15,000 to no less than twelve grantees.

M-AAA intends to make awards that encourage the spirit of experimentation and exploration and benefit a broad constituency. We encourage applications from a variety of applicants including:

Artists and organizations that embody and/or serve populations that are underserved, such as those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by external forces such as cultural representation/relevance and accessibility,
Artists and organizations from rural to urban communities, and
Artists and organizations that may be applying to M-AAA for a grant for the first time.

Visit the Artistic Innovations Grant Program website for more information: (https://www.maaa.org/grants/artistic-innovations/).

Questions? Email M-AAA program staff at Innovations@maaa.org

Eligibility Questionnaire for Individual Artists

This questionnaire will take less than five minutes to complete. It has less than 10 multiple choice questions which will determine if the applicant and/or the proposed project are eligible for consideration.

The applicant is:

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Applicant Email Address

1. Is the applicant a resident of Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and/or Texas?

2. Has the applicant been a resident of Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and/or Texas for at least three years?

3. Can the applicant demonstrate at least three years of creative practice or arts programming?

4. Will the proposed project premiere publicly in Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and/or Texas?

5. Will the proposed project premiere publicly between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024?

6. Will the proposed project have at least one public outreach activity in Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and/or Texas?

7. Will the proposed project have at least one public outreach activity between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024?

8. Are all artists involved in the proposed project residents of Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and/or Texas?

9. Is the project budget at least twice the amount of the funding you seek through this grant application?

Thank you.

Thank you for your interest in the Artistic Innovations Grant Program.

Given the answers you provided, the applicant or the proposed project are not eligible for consideration.

Please click the "Submit" button and we will add you to our email distribution list so that you can be among the first to know about other opportunities.

If you have questions or concerns, email innovations@maaa.org.

Wonderful! Thank you for answering our preliminary questions.

We appreciate your interest in the Artistic Innovations Grant Program.

Given the answers you provided, the applicant and the proposed project are eligible for consideration. Please tell us more about you and your project by scrolling down to complete the application form.

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If you have questions or concerns, email innovations@maaa.org.

Artistic Innovations Application for an Artist

1. Applicant Legal Name

Individual artist applicants should provide their name as it appears on their social security card or tax documents.

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Title or Artistic Discipline

Household Name

2. Applicant Mailing Address

City/Town

State

Zip/Postal Code

Does the applicant have a different street address?

YesNo

Street Address

Applicant Street Address

City/Town

State

Zip/Postal Code

Applicant Work Phone Number

Applicant Cell Phone Number

Applicant Email Address

Applicant Website

Applicant Demographics

Select all that describe the demographics of the grant application contact person.

Race/Ethnicity

American Indian/Alaska NativeArab/Middle Eastern/North AfricanAsian/South Asian/Southeast AsianBiracial/Multiracial/Mixed HeritageBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinxNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific IslanderWhite/Caucasian/EuropeanPrefer to self-describePrefer not to say

Describe the grant application contact person's race/ethnicity.

Gender

FemaleMaleNon-binaryThird Gender/Two SpiritTransgenderPrefer to self-describePrefer not to sayNone of the above

Describe the application contact person's gender.

Age

18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465 and overPrefer not to say

Education

Some high schoolHigh school diploma or GEDSome collegeTwo year college degreeFour year college degreeAdvanced college degree (graduate, Ph.D., etc.)Vocational/Trade schoolPrefer to self-describePrefer not to say

Describe the application contact person's education.

Additional Identifiers

English as a second languageLGBTQPerson with a DisabilityVeteran/Active Duty MilitaryPrefer to self-describePrefer not to sayNone of the above

Describe the application contact person's other additional identifiers.

What other identities do you hold that you believe are relevant to share? (limit 100 words)

Second Contact Person (optional)

3. Provide information about the second contact person. This should be someone other than the applicant.

First Name

Last Name

Title or Artistic Discipline

Work Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Email Address

Second Contact Person Demographics (optional)

Select all the demographics that describe the person serving as the second contact for this application.

Race/Ethnicity

Describe the second contact person's race/ethnicity.

Gender

FemaleMaleNon-binaryThird Gender/Two SpiritTransgenderPrefer to self-describePrefer not to sayNone of the above

Describe the second contact person's gender.

Age

18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465 and overPrefer not to say

Education

Describe the second contact person's education.

Additional Identifiers

English as a second languageLGBTQPerson with a DisabilityVeteran/Active Duty MilitaryPrefer to self-describePrefer not to sayNone of the above

Describe the second contact person's other identifiers.

4. Is this the first time the applicant is applying to this grant program?

YesNo

5. Select the category that best describes the applicant's legal status.

6. Provide the applicant's U.S. Congressional District Number.

Commonly referred to as the "upper chamber". https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/

7. Provide the applicant's State House Legislative District Number.

Commonly referred to as the "lower chamber". https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/

8. Provide the applicant's State Senate Legislative District Number.

https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/

9. Select the population range of the applicant's community.

Population less than 50,000Population 50,000 or more

10. Select the category that best describes the applicant.

11. Select the discipline that best describes the applicant's primary area of work in the arts.

Select your art practice in general, which may not necessarily be the same as that involved in the proposed project.

12. What is the applicant's Artist Statement?

If the applicant does not have an artist statement, then describe what the artist makes, and how and why they make it.

13. What is the applicant's annual creative and/or artistic programming budget range?

Under $25,000$25,000-$50,000$50,001-$100,000$100,001-$500,000$500,001-$1,000,000Over $1,000,000Decline to state

14. Provide a summary of the applicant's artistic endeavors.

Describe the applicant’s history of creative engagement highlighting artistic endeavors during the last three to five years. Insert a space between paragraphs for ease of reading when possible.

15. Does the applicant advance equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in their creative practice?

Describe how the applicant advances equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in your creative practice.

Applicant's Accessibility Information

16. Provide information about the applicant's accessibility efforts. Select a response to each of the following statements.

a. The applicant has a policy regarding accessibility built into their creative practice.

b. The applicant provides accessible information and accommodations with appropriate disability symbols in all publicity for their work.

c. The applicant has an accessible website, including alt tags and captioned audio.

d. The applicant works with venues and organizations that have a designated staff member responsible for overseeing accessibility and Section 504/ADA compliance.

e. The applicant is aware of organizations and individuals in the community that could advise them on access issues related to their creative practice.

You answered "Not Applicable" or "No" to one of the statements above, please explain.

Project Information

17. Project Title

18. What is the project's primary discipline?

You chose Interdisciplinary or Multidisciplinary as the project's primary discipline - please designate a secondary discipline for the project.

19. Choose one outcome that most aligns with the project's intention:

Creation: The portfolio of American art is expandedEngagement: People experience artLearning: People of all ages acquire knowledge or skills in the artsLivability: Communities are strengthened through the artsUnderstanding: Knowledge and understanding about the contributions of the arts are enhanced

20. Choose the one statement that best describes the amount of arts education involved in the project:

21. Project Start Date (anticipated date of first public-facing event)

Project End Date (anticipated date of last public-facing event)

22. Upload a project timeline document.

Create and upload a PDF or word format document. This timeline should include milestones or significant events associated with the project including the premiere feature presentation and outreach activities.

23. Provide a full project description.

Describe the proposed Project. Include information about both the premiere feature presentation and the outreach activities. Insert a space between paragraphs for ease of reading when possible.

24. Provide a short project description.

Provide a short description of the project for use in M-AAA publicity materials..

25. Describe how the project and grant program aligns.

Describe the ways this project reflects the spirit of the M-AAA Artistic Innovations grant program. Define what innovation means to the applicant. What makes this project innovative, experimental, and/or artist-centered? Insert a space between paragraphs for ease of reading when possible.

26. Does the project include, work with, or raise the profile of disabled artists?

YesNo

Describe the ways the project includes, works with, or raises the profile of disabled artists.

Define what innovation means to the applicant. What makes this project innovative, experimental, and/or artist-centered? Insert a space between paragraphs for ease of reading when possible.

27. Does the project address diversity, equity, access, and/or inclusion in its implementation?

YesNo

Describe the ways the project addresses diversity, equity, access, and/or inclusion in its implementation.

Project Accessibility

28. Provide information about the accessibility of the project. Select a response to each of the following statements.

a. Persons using wheelchairs will be able to participate in the project.

b. A sign language interpreter, an assistive listening system, or other assistance for persons with hearing impairments will be provided upon request.

c. Large print materials or descriptive audiotapes will be available upon request for persons with visual limitations.

d. Seats near the speaker/performer/interpreter will be available for persons with hearing and/or visual limitations along with their companions.

You answered "Not Applicable" or "No" to one of the statements above, please explain.

Feature Presentation Activities

29. Provide information about at least one feature presentation premiere activity.

Start Date

End Date

Feature Presentation Primary Activity

Title/Work/Program

Key Artist/Personnel Name

Venue Name

Venue Street Address

Venue City

State

Zip Code

Feature Presentation Venue Accessibility

Provide information about the accessibility of the venue where feature presentation activities will take place. Select a response to each of the following statements.

a. The venue has designated accessible parking spaces with adjoining curb cuts and an accessible route from parking to the venue entrance.

b. The venue has ground-level entry, ramped access, and/or elevators.

c. The venue has integrated and dispersed wheelchair seating in assembly areas with companion seating.

d. The venue has signage at inaccessible entrances with directions to accessible entrances.

e. The venue has a wheelchair-accessible toilet stall, including a 60" diameter or T-turn clear floor space, free of the door swing.

f. The venue has accessible emergency exits and audio/visual emergency alarms.

You answered "Not Applicable" or "No" to one of the statements above, please explain.

Outreach Activities

30. Provide information about at least one outreach activity.

Start Date

End Date

Outreach Primary Activity

Title/Work/Program

Key Artist/Personnel Name

Outreach Venue Name

Venue Street Address

Venue City

State

Zip Code

Outreach Venue Accessibility

Provide information about the accessibility of the venue where outreach activities will take place. Select a response to each of the following statements.

a. The venue has designated accessible parking spaces with adjoining curb cuts and an accessible route from parking to the venue entrance.

b. The venue has ground-level entry, ramped access, and/or elevators.

c. The venue has integrated and dispersed wheelchair seating in assembly areas with companion seating.

d. The venue has signage at inaccessible entrances with directions to accessible entrances.

e. The venue has a wheelchair-accessible toilet stall, including a 60" diameter or T-turn clear floor space, free of the door swing.

f. The venue has accessible emergency exits and audio/visual emergency alarms.

You answered "Not Applicable" or "No" to one of the statements above, please explain.

31. Does the project involve organizational partners?

YesNo

Upload an organizational partners summary document.

Create and upload a summary document in a PDF or Word format. Include the name of each organizational partner, their address and mission statement. Describe their involvement in the development of the project to date or the support they will provide as it progresses.

Upload a letter of support from the organizational partner.

32. Is the applicant the lead artist for the project?

YesNo

Upload a lead artist summary document.

Create and upload a summary document in a PDF or Word format. Include the name of the lead artist, a brief, current biography, and their website address, if applicable. Be sure to note the city and state in which they currently reside. Describe the artist’s involvement in the development of the project to date or what they will provide as it progresses.

Upload a letter of support from the lead artist.

Upload the lead artist's résumé.

33. Does the project include other individual partners?

YesNo

Upload other individual partner information.

Create a summary document. Include the names of the each individual partner, a brief, current biography, and their website address, if applicable. Be sure to note the city and state in which they currently reside. Describe their involvement in the development of the project to date or what they will provide as it progresses.

34. Upload a work sample list.

In a PDF or Word Document list five to ten website addresses featuring the creative work of the applicant, the lead artist or the various partners involved in the project. If any of the links are password protected be sure to include the password alongside the link in this list. The applicant is urged to provide samples that are recent (created in the last 3-5 years), of high quality, and relevant to the grant criteria or the proposed project.

35. Upload additional support materials.

These documents include but are not limited to artist contracts, venue rental agreements, or partner letters of support pertaining to the project. Preferred format: PDF or Word Document.

36. How will the applicant promote and publicize the proposed project?

Briefly describe the plans for promoting and/or publicizing the project. Be specific; name newspapers, radio stations, etc. Insert a space between paragraphs for ease of reading when applicable.

37. Who are the intended beneficiaries of the proposed project?

Who will benefit from the project and how? Include the applicant, key individuals, organizational partners and audience. Where relevant, describe the impact the project may have on the field. Insert a space between paragraphs for ease of reading when applicable.

38. What are the potential risks involved in creating the proposed project and how will those concerns be managed?

Describe potential risks in implementing the project. How does the applicant intend to manage these risks? Insert a space between paragraphs for ease of reading when applicable.

39. How does the applicant define success with respect to the proposed project?

How will you measure the success of your project? Describe any plans you have for program evaluation, for working collaboratively with researchers, strategic consultants, program evaluators, and/or any other plans for performance measurement related to the project. Insert a space between paragraphs for ease of reading when applicable.

Project Budget

Include information that is relevant to the project described in this grant application. Round all amounts to the nearest dollar.

40. Applicant's project salaries/wages

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

41. Project artist/contractual personnel not employed by the organization

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

42. Project other direct costs

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

43. Total Project Budget Amount

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

44. Comments regarding expenses

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

45. Artistic Innovations Grant Request Amount

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

46. Local grant requests amount

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

47. State agency grant requests amount

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

48. National foundation grant requests amount

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

49. Federal agency grant request amount

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

50. Applicant's cash reserves dedicated to the project

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

51. Corporate or other sponsorship amount

52. Ticket sales and or participation fees amount

53. Merchandise sales amount

54. Donations from Individuals amount

55. In-Kind contributions amount

56. Total anticipated income

57. Comments regarding income

58. Upload a detailed project budget.

Provide a balanced detailed project budget. All project related income and expenses should be included. Denote income line items as either "pending" or "confirmed" depending on their status at the time of application submission. Remember: the grant amount requested through this application must have a dollar-for-dollar match reflected in the budget. Double check your math and be sure that the information provided for #43 and #56 are accurately reflected in this budget document.

CERTIFICATION

The Applicant hereby certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:A.) are not presently declared ineligible, or excluded from receiving federal assistance from any federal agency;B.) do not currently owe a debt to the federal government for outstanding taxes;C.) have not, within a three-year period preceding this project been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining or attempting to obtain public funds;D.) are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity with commission of any of the offenses noted above.By virtue of submitting this form online I, the representative of the applicant, certify that all information contained in this proposal is true.

Name of person submitting this application

Email address of the person submitting this application

Confirm the email address of the person submitting this application

Certification Agreed

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IND OTHER PRIORITIES TOTAL (first time app, rural, small budget)

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Email M-AAA staff at innovations@maaa.org

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