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Artistic Innovations Application Form

for Organizations

Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) invites eligible in-region individual artists and art-based organizations to apply to the Artistic Innovations grant program supporting the development of new or original works of art to encourage presentation to a broad constituency across the M-AAA six-state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas).

Artistic Innovations Applications are due on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT. See the Grant Guidelines and Application At-A-Glance documents to learn more about this grant program and on how to apply. View the full guidelines on the website at https://www.maaa.org/programs-grants/artistic-innovations/#section9.

This online application form (FormAssembly) supports the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari. M-AAA strongly recommends using the most recent versions of the major web browsers when working on this platform. To submit a strong application and to ensure relevant materials are properly saved, applicants will need to:

Bookmark the “Thank you for saving/resume your application” webpage or find the most recent email in the inbox to resume a previously saved application.

Provide an email address and a password. Your credentials can remain the same. We highly recommend using a shared email address and reusing the same password so that your project team can access the draft application to make changes, review, and/or share the information. If you did not receive a confirmation email at the time of saving your application, then it was NOT properly saved. Applications or changes to applications that are unsuccessfully saved, regrettably are lost and applicants may need to start a new application form. Note: Each time the draft application is saved, you will receive an email with new instructions on how to resume your most recent version of the application.
To resume the application, refer to the bookmarked “Thank you for saving/resume your application” webpage or find the most recent email in the inbox to resume a previously saved application.
We STRONGLY DISCOURAGE the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate answers to the narrative application questions. It is, however, acceptable to use AI to proofread and edit your responses to word and/or character limits.
For clarity and ease of review by M-AAA and panelists, add spaces between paragraphs in narrative fields, and do not exceed character and/or word limits.
Ensure you have all the required documents and any optional materials ready to upload to your application. Review all uploaded materials for completeness before submission. All supporting materials must:

be in Microsoft Word, PDF, or Google Docs format. The online platform does not support file types saved as Mac Pages or Numbers; and
the maximum upload is 35 megabytes per application. Before uploading files, compress files (e.g., PDFs) to reduce the size and save space in your application. We strongly recommend compressing files (e.g., PDFs) to reduce the size and to save space before uploading files to the platform.

Double-check the spelling of the email address when certifying your application and check your inbox or spam folder for a confirmation email.

After submitting the application online, applicants will receive a confirmation email at the address used to certify the form. The email will include their submitted responses and a list of uploaded files.

innovations@maaa.org.

APPLICANT SURVEY

Choose that which best reflects the applicant's relationship with M-AAA.

How did you learn about this grant program? (select all that apply)

Another Art OrganizationAnother OrganizationArts Organization EmailArts Organizational Web PageFacebookFriendInstagramMid-America Arts Alliance Email NewsletterMid-America Arts Alliance Information SessionMid-America Arts Alliance WebsiteReferralSearch EngineWord of MouthOther Social MediaOther

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

Is the applicant a current grant recipient through any of M-AAA's programs?

If awarded, may we include your award in M-AAA's grantee directory and/or publicity materials?

Would you like to receive M-AAA’s monthly e-newsletter for updates on additional opportunities?

ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE for Organizations

There are up to 10 questions, each answered by selecting “Yes” or “No”. These questions will determine if the applicant and project are eligible for consideration. This questionnaire will take about 5 minutes to complete.

The applicant is:

Please list your tribe affiliation

First Name

Last Name

Organization's Legal Name

Organization's Email Address

1. Is the applicant incorporated as an arts or cultural nonprofit
in M-AAA’s six-state region?

2. Can the applicant demonstrate at least three years of arts programming?

3. Will the proposed project have at least two public-facing events in M-AAA’s six-state region?

4. Will the proposed project have at least one public premiere or featured presentation in M-AAA’s six-state region?

5. Will the premiere or featured presentation occur between January 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027?

6. Will the proposed project have at least one public educational or outreach activity in M-AAA’s six-state region?

7. Will the educational or outreach activity occur between January 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027?

8. Will the proposed project exclusively engage artists/personnel from M-AAA’s six-state region?

9. Can the applicant show a dollar-for-dollar match or cost-share?

Your organization is not eligible to apply.

We appreciate your interest in the Artistic Innovations Grant Program!

Unfortunately, the answers provided in the questionnaire determined that your organization or project are not eligible for consideration.

Click here to join M-AAA's mailing list for more programs and opportunities.

Contact us for programmatic questions and/or technical support at innovations@maaa.org.

Welcome! Your organization is eligible to apply.

The answers provided in this questionnaire determined your organization and project are eligible for consideration. Scroll down to the application form to tell us more about your organization and project.

See the Grant Guidelines and Application At-A-Glance documents to learn more about this grant program and on how to apply.

APPLICANT INFORMATION for Organizations

1. Organization's Legal Name

Organization's name as it appears on its Federal Employer Identification document. A valid 9-digit Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is required at the time of the application.

Is your organization known by a name other than its legal name?

What is your organization's other name.

2. Organization's Street Address

City/Town

State

Zip/Postal Code

Does the organization have a different street address?

YesNo

Organization's Street Address

City/Town

State

Zip/Postal Code

Organization's Phone Number

Organization's Email Address

Organization's Website

PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION

Provide the applicant's primary contact person information and demographics at the organization. This is the organization’s authorized signer, Executive/Artistic Director (or equivalent), to sign a legally binding document that also serves as the primary contact person to whom questions should be addressed during the grant period or activities.

Primary Contact's First Name

Primary Contact's Last Name

Primary Contact's Title or Artistic Discipline

Primary Contact's Work Phone Number

Primary Contact's Cell Phone Number

Primary Contact's Email Address

PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON DEMOGRAPHICS

Select all the demographics that describe the applicant's Primary Contact Person position.

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 primary contact person's race/ethnicity.

Gender

FemaleMalePrefer to self-describePrefer not to say

Describe the primary contact person's gender.

Additional Identifiers

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

Describe the primary contact person's other additional identifiers, and provide other identities the person holds that they believe are relevant to share. (125-word limit)

SECOND CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION

(optional)

3. Provide the applicant's second contact person information and demographics at the organization. This is someone other than the primary contact person, such as the organization’s grantmaking contact, Development Director/Project Manager (or equivalent). This should be an alternative person to whom questions should be addressed in the event the primary contact person is unavailable during the grant period or activities.

Second Contact Person's First Name

Second Contact Person's Last Name

Second Contact Person's Title or Artistic Discipline

Second Contact Person's Work Phone Number

Second Contact Person's Cell Phone Number

Second Contact Person's Email Address

SECOND CONTACT PERSON

DEMOGRAPHICS (optional)

Select all the demographics that describe the applicant's Second Contact Person position.

Race/Ethnicity

Describe the second contact person's race/ethnicity.

Gender

FemaleMalePrefer to self-describePrefer not to say

Describe the second contact person's gender.

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 additional identifiers.

4. Select the category that best describes the organization's legal status.

How many full-time staff does the organization employ annually?

How many part-time staff does the organization employ annually?

How many contractors does the organization employ annually?

How many volunteers does the organization work with annually?

How many people sit on the organization's Board of Directors?

ORGANIZATIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS

Select all the demographics that describe the profile of the staff and Board members (or equivalent) (e.g., Chairperson/President).

Race/Ethnicity

Describe the leadership person of the Board's race/ethnicity.

Gender

FemaleMalePrefer to self-describePrefer not to say

Describe the leadership person of the Board's gender.

Additional Identifiers

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

Describe the leadership person of the Board's additional identifiers.

Provide the organization's valid 9-digit Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) as a Tax-Exempt Organization registered with the IRS.

9-digit numbers only, NO dash or hyphen. For more information, visit IRS at: https://irs.gov/charities-and-nonprofits.

Does the organization have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in the System for Award Management (SAM)?

YesNo

For more information, visit SAM at: https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration.

Provide a valid 12-character alphanumeric UEI as assigned in SAM.gov.

Upload an email confirmation or screenshot of the UEI registration from SAM.gov in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

5. Provide the organization's U.S. Congressional District Number.

Find your Local Legislator at: https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/?address=

6. Provide the organization's State House Legislative District Number.

Commonly referred to as the "lower chamber".Search https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/?address=

7. Provide the organization's State Senate Legislative District Number.

Commonly referred to as the "upper chamber". Find your Local Legislator at: https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/?address=

8. Select the population of the applicant's geographic service area.

For more information, visit the US Census Bureau at: https://data.census.gov/cedsci/.

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

9. Select the category that best describes the type of organization.

10. Choose the applicant's primary creative discipline area of work in the arts.

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

11. What is the organization's Mission? (125-word limit)

Have arts and culture explicitly stated as central to the organization’s mission. An arts-based organization that includes arts and culture as a primary and major focus of a larger mission may apply if its larger mission is centered in serving a specific cultural group.

12. Select the organization's current operating budget range?

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

13. Did the organization expend $1 million or more in federal funding in its most recently completed fiscal year?

YesNo

Upload Single Audit or Subpart F Audit.

Upload Single Audit or Subpart F Audit in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

14. Provide a summary of the organization's history of arts programming during the last 3-5 years. (500-word limit)

15. Does the applicant utilize non-discriminatory policies and/or procedures in its internal and/or external practices?

YesNo

Describe how. (500-word limit)

APPLICANT ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

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

Applicants should seek technical assistance concerning accessibility from M-AAA Accessibility Center at: https://www.maaa.org/resources/accessibility-center/

a. The applicant has a stated policy or mission statement regarding accessibility.

b. The applicant has accessible information/accommodations with appropriate disability symbols included in all publicity.

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

d. The applicant has a designated staff member responsible for overseeing accessibility and Section 504/ADA compliance.

e. The applicant has an access committee that includes people with various disabilities to advise on access issues.

If the applicant answered, "Not Applicable" or "No" to one of the statements above, please explain. (200-word limit)

APPLICANT ACCESSIBILITY SECTION TOTAL CALCULATION (HIDE)

ALL APPLICANT ACCESSIBILITY TOTAL CALCULATION (HIDE)

PROJECT INFORMATION

17. Project Title

18. What is the project's primary creative discipline?

If the organization selected, "Interdisciplinary" or "Multidisciplinary" as the project's primary discipline, designate a secondary artistic discipline for the project.

19. Choose the strategic outcome as a result of the project:

Creation: The portfolio of American art is expanded.Engagement: People experience art.Learning: People of all ages acquire knowledge or skills in the arts.Livability: Communities are strengthened through the arts.Understanding: Knowledge and understanding about the contributions of the arts are enhanced.

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

21. Project Start Date

This is the anticipated date of first public-facing engagement.

Project End Date

This is the anticipated date of last public-facing engagement.

22. Upload a Project Timeline.

A project timeline document is a required part of the application process to meet our eligibility requirements. A timeline must be realistic and include milestones or significant events associated with the proposed project and activities. Upload a timeline document in PDF or Microsoft Word or Excel format. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

23. Provide a project description. (750-word limit)

Describe all project activities this grant application's funding request will support. Be specific as possible about what will take place between the project start and end dates. Do not describe unrelated practices or programming.

24. Provide a short project description. (125-word limit)

Provide a short description of the project for possible use in M-AAA publicity materials, if the project is selected for funding.

25. Describe how the project and grant program aligns. (250-word limit)

Describe the ways the project aligns with the spirit of the Artistic Innovations grant program. Define what innovation means to the applicant. What makes the project innovative, and extends M-AAA’s philosophy in the proposed project. Read M-AAA’s Mission, Vision, and Values at https://www.maaa.org/about/mission/

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. (250-word limit)

27. Does the project demonstrate non-discriminatory, fair practices in its creation and presentation?

YesNo

Describe the ways the audience will have access to and/or participate in the project. (250-word limit)

PROJECT ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

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

Applicants should seek technical assistance concerning accessibility from M-AAA Accessibility Center at: https://www.maaa.org/resources/accessibility-center/

a. Persons using wheelchairs and/or prosthetics 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.

If the applicant answered, "Not Applicable" or "No" to one of the statements above, please explain. (200-word limit)

PROJECT ACCESSIBILITY SECTION TOTAL CALCULATION (HIDE)

ALL PROJECT ACCESSIBILITY TOTAL CALCULATION (HIDE)

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: FEATURE PRESENTATION

29. Provide information for at least one premiere or featured presentation activity that is open to the public.

Start Date

End Date

Primary Feature Presentation Activity

Title/Work/Program

Key Artist/Personnel Name

Venue Name

Venue Street Address

Venue City

State

Zip Code

FP: VENUE ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

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.

If the applicant answered, "Not Applicable" or "No" to one of the statements above, please explain. (200-word limit)

FP VENUE ACCESSIBILITY SECTION CALCULATION (HIDE:CONNECT TO SALESFORCE ENGAGEMENT FIELD)

Will the feature presentation be streamed online?

YesNo

FP: ONLINE ACTIVITY

Feature Presentation Activity Title

Start Date

End Date

How many feature presentation activities will take place online between the start and end dates?

Provide the artist/ensemble's name for this online activity.

Provide a brief description of this online feature presentation activity. (250-word limit)

What online streaming platform will be used for this activity?

e.g., Zoom, YouTube, Facebook Live, etc.

Upload a Venue Contract or Rental Agreement.

Upload a Venue Contract of Rental Agreement in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT

30. Provide information for at least one educational or outreach activity that is open to the public.

Start Date

End Date

Primary Outreach Activity

Title/Work/Program

Key Artist/Personnel Name

Venue Name

Venue Street Address

Venue City

State

Zip Code

OA: VENUE ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

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.

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

OUTREACH VENUE ACCESSIBILITY SECTION CALCULATION (HIDE:CONNECT TO SALESFORCE OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT FIELD)

Will the outreach engagement be streamed online?

YesNo

OE: ONLINE ACTIVITY

Outreach Activity Title

Start Date

End Date

How many outreach activities will take place online between the start and end dates?

Provide the artist/ensemble's name for this online outreach activity.

Provide a brief description of this online outreach activity. (250-word limit)

What online streaming platform will be used for this outreach activity?

e.g., Zoom, YouTube, Facebook Live, etc.

31. Does the project involve Organizational Partners?

An organizational partner is an outside entity providing resources other than money to support the project. Funders are not excluded from being partners, but they must also provide other information capital, or actively participate in the project.

YesNo

Upload a Summary document of the Organizational Partner(s).

Upload a summary document in a PDF or Word format. Include each organizational partner, their contact information, websites and mission statements. Be sure to note the address in which they are incorporated in the six-state region. Describe their involvement in the development of the project during the grant period of activities. Where they remain to be selected, describe the selection procedures that you plan to follow and the qualifications that you seek. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

Upload a Letter of Support from the Organizational Partner(s) (optional).

Upload a letter of support in a PDF or Word format. Describe the support your partner(s) will provide during the grant period of activities. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

32. Is the organization the Lead Artist for the project?

Artists are the ones who create or perform the art that an audience or the public comes to see or interact with. For example, these are painters or sculptors who create works of art for an exhibition or are teaching artists who offer workshops to engage groups of people through their art form. Artists are also those who perform or offer master classes for an audience, such as musicians, actors, dancers, or poets.

YesNo

Upload a Summary document of the Lead Artist.

Upload a summary document about the lead artist in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Provide the name of the lead artist, a brief, current biography, and website address, if applicable. Be sure to note the city and state in which they reside in the six-state region. Describe their involvement in the development of the project to date or the support they will provide during the grant period of activities. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

Upload a Letter of Support from the Lead Artist. (optional)

Upload a letter of support in a PDF or Word format. Describe the support your lead artist will provide during the grant period of activities. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

Upload the Résumé from the Lead Artist.

A résumé must demonstrate at least 3 years of engagement in a creative practice highlighting artistic endeavors or arts programming. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

33. Does the project involve Individual Partners (e.g., other artists)?

An individual partner is a person who will provide resources other than money to support the project.

YesNo

Upload any information on the Individual Partner(s). (optional)

Upload any information (e.g., summary document) about the individual partner(s) in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Provide the names of each individual partner, a brief, current biography, and website address, if applicable. Be sure to note the city and state in which they reside. Describe their involvement in the development of the project to date or support they will provide during the grant period of activities. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

34. Upload a Work Sample List.

Work samples are a required part of the application process to meet our eligibility requirements. In one document, applicants are required to provide at least 5 and up to 10 high-quality work samples created within the last 3-5 years and relevant to the project and alignment of this grant program. Applicants can create their own work sample list document or utilize M-AAA’s Work Sample Template by clicking here. If you choose to use your own document, it must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application. Work samples are a required part of the application process to meet our eligibility requirements.

35. Upload additional Supporting Materials.

Upload up to 5 supporting documents in PDF or Microsoft Word format. These materials can include, but are not limited to artist contracts, venue rental agreements, letters of agreement and/or support from key individuals, partners, etc. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

36. How will the organization promote and publicize the project? (250-word limit)

Describe the applicant’s plans for promoting and/or publicizing the project. Be specific and provide any names of newspapers, radio stations, etc.

37. Describe how the applicant, the artist, audiences including the underserved, and/or the applicant’s partners will benefit from, be included in, or invited to attend the project? (500-word limit)

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 project and how will those concerns be managed? (250-word limit)

Describe potential risks in implementing the project. How does the applicant intend to manage these risks?

39. How does the applicant define and will measure the success of the project? (250-word limit)

How will the applicant measure the success of the project? Describe any plans for project documentation, evaluation, and/or any other specific performance measurements you intend to use.

PROJECT BUDGET

Include budget information relevant to the project described in this application. Applicants must list dollar amounts for each category and include a project budget with details.

Click for the Appendix: A Cost Principles in the At-A-Glance document here for general budget information that must be included in your detailed project budget and recommended budget line items.

40. Direct Costs: Salaries and Wages

41. Direct Costs: Artist/Contractual Personnel Fees and Per Diem

This is personnel hired specifically to work on the project including per diem. $

42. Direct Costs: Other

These are other direct costs related to the project. $

43. Total Project Budget Expenses

This anticipated total dollar amount must be equal to the total income. $

44. Expense Comments

Provide additional context for the dollar amounts noted as expenses as needed. Reflect all public-facing event expenses that will be incurred for the project during the grant period.

45. M-AAA Artistic Innovations grant amount request

The maximum grant request is $15,000. $

Maximum allowed: $15,000.

46. Local Funds

47. State Funds

48. Foundation Funds

49. Federal Funds

50. Cash reserves amount

This is the applicant’s reserves dedicated to the project. $

51. Corporate and/or other Sponsorship amount

52. Ticket sales and/or Participation fees amount

53. Merchandise sales amount

54. Donations from Individuals amount

These are donations from other individual partners. $

55. In-kind contributions amount

This is from the applicant and/or partnering organizations. $

56. Total Project Budget Income

This anticipated total dollar amount must equal the total expenses. $

57. Income Comments

Provide additional context for the dollar amounts noted as income.

58. Upload a Detailed Project Budget.

A detailed project budget is a required part of the application process to meet our eligibility requirements. A project budget must reflect all income and associated expenses that will be incurred for the project and all public-facing events during the grant period of activities. Applicants can create their own project budget or utilize M-AAA’s Budget Template by clicking here. If you choose to use your own budget document it must be in Microsoft Excel, Word or PDF format. Click for the Appendix: A Cost Principles in the At-A-Glance document here for general budget information that must be included in your detailed project budget and recommended budget line items. The maximum upload for one application is 35 megabytes per application.

CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE

By submitting this application, the applicant certifies that the information contained in the form is true. Furthermore, the applicant certifies that it is in compliance with the statutes outlined below and all related M-AAA regulations, will maintain records, and will submit all necessary reports.

Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion

The applicant confirms that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from receiving federal funding by any federal department or agency.

Nondiscrimination Statutes

The applicant certifies by checking the box below that all information contained in this application is true, and further, that it does not discriminate:

on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), implemented by the National Endowment for the Arts at 45 CFR 1110;
solely on the grounds of disability, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), as amended, implemented by the National Endowment for the Arts at 45 CFR 1151, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA") as amended, (42 U.S.C 12101 et seq.);
on the basis of age, in accordance with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C 6101 et seq.), as implemented by the National Endowment for the Arts at 45 CFR 1156; and
on the basis of sex, in any education program of activity, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C 1681 et seq).

Executive Orders

In addition, the applicant agrees that, if the applicant is selected and becomes a grant recipient:

The applicant will comply with all applicable Executive Orders (EO) while the award is being administered. Executive orders are posted at whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions.
The applicant's compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the U.S. Government's payment decisions for the purposes of the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4), pursuant to Executive Order No. 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, dated January 21, 2025.
The applicant does not operate any programs promoting "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, in accordance with Executive Order No. 14173.

Please acknowledge the following statement: Any use of AI in my written responses was limited to proofreading or editing. I further acknowledge that the use of AI will result in disqualification or removal from consideration.

Certification Agreed

Date of Certification

Name of person submitting this application

Email address of person submitting this application

Confirm the email address of the person submitting this application

This is the email address to which confirmation of this application will be sent upon submission.

Double-check the spelling of the email address when certifying this grant application.

APP OTHER PRIORITIES TOTAL (rural, small budget)

APPLICATION SCORE GRAND TOTAL

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