The purpose of the Technical Assistance/Travel Grants is to enhance organizational development by providing funding to support training opportunities for organization staff and/or Trustees, consultant fees, or attendance at a conference.
Grant amounts range from $250-$1000.
We are now accepting applications for activities taking place between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted ONLINE at least 60 days before an event or activity is to occur. Applicants are usually notified within 45 days of the submission date. Activities for FY11 must be completed by August 31, 2011. Projects cannot be funded retroactively. Funds may run out before the end of the application period, so applications received earlier in the year may fare better.
Be sure to contact Sonia Rae, Community Programs Manager at (802) 828-5425 or email us prior to submitting an application to confirm availability of funds.
These small Technical Assistance and Travel grants are available to not-for-profit arts organizations only, and may be awarded in addition to other Council grants.
Applicants must meet the requirements under the “Who May Apply” Section in the General Program Guidelines.
See also the “Residency Requirements” Section of the Legal Requirements.
Eligible activities are those that help an arts organization strengthen its capacity to serve its constituents:
Funds may be used to assist with:
- Travel to regional or national conferences;
- Hiring Consutants to assist activities such as:
- Staff training
- Board development
- Long Range Planning
- Technology Skills training
- Community design issues for city/town planning or select boards
- Community cultural needs assessment and planning
- Accessibility
See General Program Guidelines.
Technical Assistance Grants require a 1:1 non-federal cash match. See General Program Guidelines for more information.
See General Program Guidelines.
Applications are reviewed and scored by staff according to the following criteria:
See General Program Guidelines.
Review panels for Travel Assistance/Travel Grants will consist of Council staff members. Also see General Program Guidelines.
All applications must be filled out and submitted online.
View a sample of the Technical Assistance Application form here. For reference only.
Log in to the online grant system here.
For more information contact Sonia Rae at (802) 828-5425.