Organizational Support Program (OSP)

Your organization is eligible to apply for an OSP contract award if:
- Nonprofit Status: Your organization holds tax-exempt nonprofit status under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code; AND
- Organizations Purpose: Your organization is a nonprofit, tax-exempt arts and culture organization; AND
- History of Operations: Your organization has a three-year history of operating with its own independent governing board (not under a fiscal sponsor); AND
- Service Area: Attachment A to Council Policy 100-03 states that “the majority of the activities of the applicant organization must take place within the San Diego city limits and/or benefit city residents.” Because use of TOT funds is intended to benefit the city of San Diego, residents and visitors, San Diego-based organizations will likely satisfy this requirement. If your organization is not San Diego-based and you choose to apply to the OSP funding category, as part of the application process you must submit proof that your organization meets the criteria set forth in Council Policy 100-03 that the majority of the activities take place in San Diego and/or benefit city of San Diego residents. (Activities are defined as those produced or presented by your organization that are essential to the fulfillment of your organization’s mission. Under this definition, and with some exceptions, activities do not include tuition based or fee for service classes, touring, and cultural tourism marketing activities); the onus is on the applicant to prove eligibility and determination of eligibility is at the sole discretion of the City; AND
- Mission Alignment: Your organization operates to fulfill a mission that aligns with the purpose of TOT funding which is
1. To enhance the economy;
2. To contribute to San Diego’s national and international reputation as a cultural destination;
3. To provide access to excellence in culture and the arts for residents and visitors;
4. To enrich the lives of the people of San Diego; and
5. To build healthy, vital neighborhoods.

Your organization is NOT eligible for an OSP contract award if:
- Project Support: Your organization is seeking funding for a specific project such as a festival, parade, or celebration.
- Schools: Your organization is a university, community college, school district, or private educational enterprise.
- Regranting: Your organization’s primary purpose is grantmaking.
- Multiple Applications: Your organization has applied or will apply for Fiscal Year 2022 funds through any of the following TOT categories: Creative Communities San Diego (CCSD); Economic Development and Tourism Support (EDTS); or Citywide Economic Development Support (CEDS) as defined in Council Policy 100-03. Your organization must determine which one TOT category is the best match for your program.

- October 20, 2020- RFQ Workshop 1: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e4af36ddca24422dade8585c6fd22732
- October 29, 2020 - RFQ Workshop 2: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b29b5d004f6d45ceabc8be7bf092e8a4

Dates:
- October 12, 2020- RFQ Opens
- October 20, 2020- RFQ Workshop 1
- October 29, 2020 - RFQ Workshop 2
- November 13, 2020- RFQ Deadline
- January 15, 2021 - RFP Opens
- February 12, 2021 - RFP Deadline
For a full Funding Process Schedule, see https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/fy22_osp_guidelines_0.pdf#page=32.

The application process includes two steps: Request for Qualifications (RFQ), then Request for Proposals (RFP).

The matching requirement for all OSP awards is 1:1.

LUNA Instructional Video: https://youtu.be/A-ZtLyr7NE0