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Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant Program Overview MUSIC COMMISSION JULY 12, 2021 Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Funds o $2 million o Council approved a resolution to create this program on June 10th (Resolution No. 20210610-092) o Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Paige Ellis. oFunded by part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation Arts & Culture Non-Profit Timeline o July 12 – Press Release/ Website live o July 14th – Application portal Opens at 10 AM o July 15th – Webinars (English at 11 AM; Spanish at 1 PM) o August 2nd – Application portal Closes at 5 PM o 3-weeks open o Not first come, first serve o Applicants will be notified of status within 10 days o Funding distributed by the end of August Arts & Culture Non-Profit Overview oOne-time, flat, unrestricted grant of $20,000 o 100 arts & culture non-profits awarded oScored against an updated matrix that was vetted with the Equity Office and Legal Department oIf organization received previous funds, still eligible to apply for this grant Arts & Culture Non-Profit Changes oNot reimbursement driven o No receipts required in the application o Easier for organizations to apply; Faster to review/score o Removes the barrier from previous grants that did not allow for reimbursement of sales, revenue and donations o100% of the awards will be based on an organization’s score o No lottery o More transparency; Supports those with the most urgent need o Allows us to lead with equity o There is not a cap on organization staff size to be eligible to apply oSimplified application o Minimal uploads required (990, Certificate of Formation, Determination Letter)