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Project Outreach Grant
Provides financial assistance for the costs associated with a single, City-sponsored project. The intention of this grant program is to provide a funding source for one-time projects that the Arts Commission deems provide an artistic benefit to the City of McKinney community.
Project Outreach Grants are open to, non-profits, individuals, businesses, and other organizations that do not have non-profit status. Funding is limited to no more than 50% of the applicant’s project expenses AND will not exceed $10,000 unless applying for the first time, which funding is limited to no more than 50% of the applicant’s expenses AND will not exceed $3,000. The funding request requires a 50% match.
- The predominant purpose of the expenditure is to accomplish a public purpose.
- Grant funds will be paid on a reimbursable basis at the completion of the event / project as outlined in the Outreach Grant proposal.
- The City of McKinney will be acknowledged as an event / project sponsor in all publicity materials.
- A Final Report is a requirement for this grant
Are you applying for a Project Outreach Grant?*
The McKinney Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for financial assistance.
1. Yes
2. No
Is this your first time applying for a McKinney Arts Commission grant?*
1. Yes
2. No
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Organization Information

Project Information

Describe your project.*
Limit 9,999 characters.
Where will the event take place?*
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When does your event / project take place?*
Limit 9,999 characters
How will the event / program be marketed?*
Limit 9,999 characters
Please provide details of your marketing expense budget.*
Limit 9,999 characters
What are the goals for your project?*
Limit 3,000 characters
How will you measure your success based on the outlined goals?*
Limit 3,000 characters
Are you collaborating with other organizations for this event / project?*
Please describe.
In-Kind Support: If your organization tracks in-kind / pro-bono support, list the total amount from the last year completed.*
If your organization does not track in-kind, enter zero.
Limit 1,000 characters.
Does this program season or event(s) offer paid opportunities for artists?*
Please specify paid opportunities in your budget.
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Contact Information

Finance Officer
First Name*
Last Name*
Title*
Street Address*
Address 2
City*
State*
Zip*
Preferred Phone*
XXX-XXX-XXXX
Preferred Email*
Board of Directors
Please provide the following for all board members:
Name, Position on Board, Address, City, Zip Code, Preferred Phone, Preferred Email and Length of Time Served.
*
Limit 1,500 characters.
Volunteer Time (Annually)
Number of Volunteers*
Number of Total Volunteer Hours*
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Attachments

IRS Letter of Determination certifying federal tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code*
20 MB limit
Articles of Incorporation must be provided even if provided in previous years*
20 MB limit
Constitution and/or By-Laws*
20 MB limit
Current independent audit of financial records if your organization total budget in the previous year was $250,000 or more (exclusive of in-kind) (If no audit was completed, please explain)*
20 MB limit
Upcoming Schedule of Board of Directors meetings for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Board of Directors meetings must occur at least once per quarter*
20 MB limit
Resumes of principal staff and artists or relevant job descriptions*
20 MB limit
Current Certificate of Insurance (COI)*
20 MB limit
Supplemental Board of Directors list
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Schedule of McKinney events for 2023-24, for which grant funding is being sought.*
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Programs, publicity, articles, reviews, etc.
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Long Range Plan: 3 - 5 years
20 MB limit
Letters of support from patrons or other organizations in the community*
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Year 1/Most recently closed fiscal year: Form 990 (Including Balance Sheet & Statement of Income and expenses) as filed with the US Internal Revenue Service for the two most recently ended fiscal years*
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Additional Attachments
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Year 2/Prior closed fiscal year: Form 990 (Including Balance Sheet & Statement of Income and expenses) as filed with the US Internal Revenue Service for the two most recently ended fiscal years*
20 MB limit
Additional Attachments
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In-kind Expenses Detail: If you had in-kind expenses in the Financials & Leadership tab, this is required.
20 MB limit
EVENTS: Optional detailed proposed budget.
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