Mini Grants and Single Projects/Events grants are awarded to groups and organizations that are affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Amherst and involve UMass students through program management, participation and/or as an audience in arts related events (such as music, dance, theater, video and film productions, visual arts exhibits, poetry readings, etc.). Examples of eligible organizations include: registered student organizations, academic departments, cultural centers and many others. Although individuals are not eligible to apply for grants, those who are sponsored by academic departments, RSO's and other campus groups who meet all other criteria may be eligible for mini grants (but not Single Projects/Events grants). Please note that the Arts Council does not support fundraising and profit making events. A description of grant criteria is listed below:
Grant Criteria
The Council prefers to fund proposals which:
- demonstrate strong artistic merit (for example, live musical performances vs. disc jockeys, dance performances vs. social dancing, etc.)
- originate with student groups
- are held on campus, except in unusual circumstances
- involve several different organizations
- demonstrate good organization and planning
- have sought multiple funding sources
In addition, please note that:
1. Council funds may not be used to support wages, salaries or honoraria for UMass students, staff or faculty*; hospitality, such as transportation, receptions, and hotel accommodations; and fundraising activities.
2. Applicants may not apply for the same program or event in both the Single Projects/Events category and the Mini-Grant category, unless referred by the Council.
3. Grants are awarded to groups and organizations which are affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and have a UMass account number (ledger 3 and specific ledger 2 accounts). Grants are not awarded to individuals.
4. Incomplete applications are unlikely to be funded
5. Applications must be received by noon on the due date to be considered. Late proposals will be considered at the next funding cycle, provided the project does not begin before the notification date of that cycle.
6. Awards are limited to $750 per project/event for Mini-Grants and $2,000 per project/event for Single Projects/Events grants.
7. Block grant recipients are not eligible for Mini Grants or Single Projects/Events grants, except for unique opportunities. Mini grants and Single Projects/Events grants cannot duplicate block funding.
*Certain mandatory expenses associated with using some UMass facilities may be exempted from this requirement.
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