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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Provide Arts Programs and Community Services

Commission for Community Assistance, Arts and Special Events (CCAASE) Grant


Agency
Local

GrantWatch ID#
140512

Funding Source
Town of Telluride - Commission for Community Assistance, Arts and Special Events (CCAASE)
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Geographic Focus
USA: Colorado: Town of Telluride

Important Dates
Deadline: 09/25/23 11:59 PM MDT Save

Grant Description
Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to provide arts programming and community services in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop the capacity of local community support and arts organizations. Funds must be used for events and programming taking place in the Town of Telluride.

Grants are available in two categories and applicants must choose one category only.

Arts and Special Events Grants – Funds must be used in the Town of Telluride

  • Arts Organizations (performing arts, visual arts, and art-based education)
  • Special Events (defined as “town gatherings that are open to the general public”)

Community Support Grants – Funds must be used for programs or activities accessible to the Town of Telluride community

  • Service Organizations (human, welfare, and community)
  • Athletic Organizations
  • Educational Organizations
  • Other


Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria
The following criteria apply to all applicants:
1. Only one (1) application may be submitted per organization. Organizations that intend to request funding for separate programs should obtain approval from P&R staff.
2. Applicants may apply as a 501-(C)-3 organization, or under the umbrella of a 501-(C)-3 organization with a compatible mission statement. For-profit applicants are not eligible. A letter of agreement between the applicant and any umbrella organization, written by the umbrella organization, must be included with the grant application (a sample letter of agreement is posted on the Town’s website). The letter of agreement must outline the responsibilities of the two organizations, including: Umbrella organization mission statement, including a statement about how the missions of the umbrella and applicant organizations are compatible; Copy of the resolution by the umbrella organization accepting the applicant; Budget and program administration; Whether applicant organization pays a financial sponsorship to the umbrella organization for administration; Ownership of names, products, and so forth; and contact information for the person at the umbrella organization who oversees the applicant’s program administration.
Note: If funded, the check will be issued to the umbrella organization for dispersal to the applicant.
3. Colorado nonprofit applicants with no 501-(C)-3 certificate, or umbrella organization may apply and be granted funds with stipulations such as: staggered payments, periodic reports, presentations to CCAASE, and so forth.
4. Extra information or material may not be sent to members of CCAASE. Please do not discuss your grant with CCAASE members during the grant process (September 2022 through January 2023).
5. At a minimum, the applicant organization shall have a board of directors that meets the following requirements: Composed of at least three (3) members; meet regularly with documented agendas, minutes, etc.
6. Organizations that currently receive funding from their own mill levy tax assessment or through the Town of Telluride (including, but not limited to, revenues from property tax, sales tax, excise tax, fees*, pass-through funding, appropriated budget line items*, appropriations through the Affordable Housing or Open Space Funds*, etc.) are ineligible. *Excluding fees for services budgeted and billed for separately.

Arts and Special Events Grants:
CCAASE will consider proposals from organizations and special events that meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. Applications will be accepted from organizations and events that provide educational, artistic, entertainment and cultural opportunities for the public to participate in within the Telluride Town limits.
2. Special event and festival applicants must have completed all CCAASE Calendar application requirements corresponding to the year of application.

Community Support Grants:
CCAASE will consider proposals from community organizations that provide programs for citizen welfare and education. Programming and activities shall be accessible to the Town of Telluride community.

Ineligible
Arts and Special Events:
Programming and events to which any of the following criteria or uses applies will not be considered for funding:
1. Debt and deficit reduction;
2. Out of town activities;
3. Commercial (for profit) enterprise or activities; and
4. Capital expenditures (defined as money used to buy, maintain, or improve a fixed asset, such as buildings, vehicles, equipment, or land.)

Community Support grants:
Programming and events to which any of the following criteria or uses applies will not be considered for funding:
1. Debt and deficit reduction;
2. Commercial (for profit) enterprise or activities; and
3. Capital expenditures (defined as money used to buy, maintain, or improve a fixed asset, such as buildings, vehicles, equipment, or land.)

Pre-Proposal Conference
If you are a new applicant or have not applied for CCAASE funding in the previous two years, you are strongly encouraged to attend the grant forum to be held on September 6, 2023 at 12:00 noon in Rebekah Hall (113 West Columbia Avenue) during the regular CCAASE meeting. The grant forum is optional for all other applicants and encouraged for new financial or grant writing staff.

Pre-Application Information
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MDT on Monday, September 25, 2023

Please note, organizations may be in only one grant category and may only submit one application. If CCAASE does not agree with the chosen category, a public hearing will be held on November 1, 2023 to discuss appropriate categorization.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Telluride for guidance. Please do so well in advance of the application deadline.

CCAASE will select and notify applicants for random interviews each year for updates on your organization. If selected, applicant will be required to have a representative present at the determined CCAASE meeting at 12:00 p.m. in Rebekah Hall located at 113 W. Columbia.

CCAASE Info: https://telluride.gosmart.org/page.php?id=363

Term of Contract
The funding period is January 1 through December 31, 2024.

Contact Information
Apply online: https://telluride.gosmart.org/login.php

Please contact Parks and Recreation regarding any CCAASE grant or calendar information:
970-728-2173
abaltzley@telluride-co.gov

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