PHILOSOPHY: ARTS SERVICES
The arts are an economic engine for the state’s economy, providing jobs, improving the quality of life, and serving as destination locations for tourism, Georgia’s second-largest industry. These benefits are the by-products of single-discipline nonprofit arts organizations that seek to enrich the lives of their audience through entertainment and through learning about themselves and about others. For these reasons, the state of Georgia funds two grant programs and one funded program.
ARTS SERVICES STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tina Lilly (404) 685-2791 Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Presenters
Debora Ott (404) 685-2795 Literary Arts
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Funding is available in the following grant categories:
General Operating Support (GOS) Grant
GOS Grants support nonprofit arts organizations including:
- Single discipline organizations -those producing in the disciplines of dance, literary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts
- Presenters - those presenting the works of others
- Service organizations - those providing services to discipline-specific organizations
The award funds may be applied to any part of the applicant’s operating budget, except those items deemed ineligible expenses by the state of Georgia. Starting in FY2008 and except for first-time applicants, all must apply for this grant program in continuation cycle. The award is determined by a formula; the maximum award is $87,875 and the minimum award is 2.17% of the previous year’s budget.
Project Grants (PG)
Project Grants are available to nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated history and commitment to arts programming. Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, units of government, schools, colleges, and universities. Based on the use of the award, three types of PG Grants are available: Arts Programs, Touring, and Capacity Building. The maximum award is up to $5,000.
FUNDED PROGRAM: Touring Artists Roster (TAR)
The Touring Artist Roster is a competitively adjudicated publication that provides promotion for Georgia’s artists, increasing their opportunities for touring. It is open to Georgia artists and artistic groups in all performance disciplines. For more information about TAR, visit the Artist Rosters page.
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