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General Operating Support Grants The Arts Link to Tourism and the Economy Grants
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General Operating Support: New This YearGOSII – No Special Categories There are no longer separate GOSII designations for Local Arts Agencies (councils and commissions); or Tribal Museums. These organizations may apply in any GOS level appropriate for their needs. GOS II - Grant funds can be used for general operating expenses. GOSII organizations must employ a full-time [Glossary link] Managing Director in order to receive funds, and grant amounts will still be based on a percentage of the Managing Director’s salary; however, in order to be responsive to the needs of a variety of organizations, GOSII funds may now be expended on any operating expense(s) during the grant period. GOSII grantees will be required to submit BOTH a signed contract/employment agreement between the organization and the Managing Director AND a copy of the most recently-completed fiscal year’s financial statements in order to receive funds. GOSII – Job Description A copy of the full-time Managing Director’s job description is a required piece of supplementary information, and should be uploaded electronically when submitting your application. GOS III GOS III organizations must have a minimum of 10% earned income; and 10% contributed income—that is, no more than 90% of either earned or contributed. By requiring this threshold, the Commission ensures that your organization delivers value to your community, as demonstrated by individual and organizational contributions. As well, we recognize that a diversity of funding sources is one marker of a healthy nonprofit organization, protecting it from a rapid change in one particular funding source. GOSIII recipients will be notified after the review of financial statements if they do not comply and, in this initial year of the policy, may be provided a period of one year or more to develop strategies and increase their earned or contributed income as required. The Commission also provides support, such as through UP/Understanding Participation projects, for organizations to better understand the motivations and barriers for individuals to donate to your organization, or pay for your services, so that you can more effectively strategize your future efforts.GOSIII and Basic/Locals Aid – Fundraisers Organizations with fundraisers (sales, auctions and raffles) raising $100,000 or more, will be asked for detail about the costs of any items purchased for sale/auction/raffle, and those costs will be netted out.
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Updated 01/29/06 |
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