INTRODUCTION TO ALASKA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS CULTURE GRANTS ONLINE
The mission of the Alaska State Council on the Arts is to foster the development of the arts for all Alaskans through education, partnerships, grants and services. Programs and grants address the following goals, based on the ASCA 2006-2011 Strategic Plan:
Cultivate awareness of support of arts and culture
Ensure access to arts education
Expand Alaska's artistic vitality
Build vibrant communities through the arts
strengthen council governance and administrative capacityThe Council awards funds to Alaskan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, tribes and individuals. If an organization has not attained tax exempt status select grant categories allow sponsorship by a qualified organization if they can demonstrate a close working relationship with the applicant and the sponsoring organization agrees to accept financial responsibility.
All grants are approved by the Council. Some are reviewed and rated in advance of Council approval by a panel of Alaskan citizens, artists arts patrons. All grants are evaluated in accordance with published criteria.
The Alaska State Council on the Arts operates on the State of Alaska fiscal year, which begins July 1 and ends June 30. All funds must be expended within the fiscal year the grant is awarded. Specific requirements are itemized in the application instructions for each program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss proposals with Alaska State Council on the Arts staff before submitting applications. Special assistance is available for applicants with disabilities.
The Alaska State Council on the Arts and its grant recipients are required to abide by federal regulations which bar discrimination based on race, color, national origin or gender and require accessibility for persons with disabilities. Ethnic and cultural-based organizations are encouraged to apply to all grants programs.
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