1. Hartford Arts Jobs Grant Information Session
Thursday, August 24, 2017
10 – 11:00 AM
Supporting arts-related employment for Hartford youth at non-profit organizations based in Hartford during the 2018 calendar year.
The Hartford Arts Jobs Grant program is a collaboration of the City of Hartford and the Greater Hartford Arts Council.

2. Welcome & Agenda Deadlines Funding & Eligibility
Overview of Application & required attachments
Overview of Community Impact Goals
Questions

3. Forms are available at letsgoarts.org/jobs
Guidelines
Intent to Apply
PowerPoint
Community Impact Goals
Application materials will be available once ITAs are approved

4. Deadlines and Timeline
Intent to Apply Deadline
Sept. 7, 2017
Intent to Apply Notification
Sept. 14, 2017
Application Deadline
Oct. 12, 2017
Award Notification
Late November
Project Timeframe
Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018

5. Who can Apply? Non-profit Organization
(Must hold current 501(c)3 status)
Primary physical address in the City of Hartford
Must demonstrate experience and expertise working with this group
Show proof of Connecticut Mandated Reporter Training if working with youth ages 16-18
Demonstrate alignment with GHAC community impact goals.

6. We can’t fund…
Institutions of higher education or individual departments of colleges and universities;
Organizations with a primary focus of school day programs for pre-K through 12th grade students that are not primarily arts based;
Organizations whose primary programming focus is after school programs or summer camps that are not primarily arts based;
Public broadcasting media, radio and television stations;
Churches or church-affiliated organizations receiving a significant portion of their base support from a church or religious organization;
Governmental institutions and agencies, e.g. public libraries, park and recreational facilities, schools, etc.

7. Who does funding support?
16 – 21 years olds
Residents of the City of Hartford
Low to moderate household income
Paid at or above minimum wage ($10.10/hour)
Work the equivalent of at least 19 hours per week

8. What kind of work? Focuses on artistic skill development
Sets goals for personal growth
Offers core career skills

9. About the Request Requests may be between $5,000 - $15,000
Matching funds are not required
Grant funds may be used only to compensate youth
Employment takes place between January 1 – December 31, 2018
An Intent to Apply is required
Application by invitation only
Funding will probably not be available again next year

10. Questions You Will Need to Answer
What is the work?
Who will supervise it?
What is the compensation?
How will the work address the program’s learning goals?
How will you document low/moderate income?
How will you measure success?
How will you recruit?
How will you ensure safety?
What happens if you don’t receive funding?

11. About the Grant Grant contract required
Employment roster required to document expenses
Final report required
Payout schedule determined by length of project
Changes to employment roster must be reported immediately
Interim employment roster may be required for longer projects

12. Required Attachments Budget Qualifications of Key Personnel
Connecticut Mandated Reporting Training certificates
Staff & Board List
Letters Committing Collaboration (if applicable)
Most recent IRS 990-tax form (plus board-approved financial statement if you file form 990-N)
Copy of 501(c)(3) Letter of Determination

13. Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

14. Employee Roster

15. Community Impact Goals
Your organization’s programs must clearly align with one or more of the Arts Council’s 5 community impact goals
You will be asked to identify two core programs and show how they align with these goals
You DO NOT have to demonstrate impact in all areas, but demonstrating impact in more than one area is highly recommended.
Impact is judged relative to the capacity of your organization

16. https://letsgoarts.org/goals
Community Impact Goals
Increase Greater Hartford’s ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce
Promote intercultural understanding
Cultivate the creative talents of school-aged youth in the region
Enhance the vibrancy of communities that have been historical undeserved
Explore social issues of broad public concern together through the arts

17. How to Submit Intent to Apply – Send to Grants@LetsGoArts.org
Application – Will receive a direct link to ExaVault portal
Employee Roster – Will receive a direct link to ExaVault portal

18. Tips for a Successful Application
Include all attachments and provide all requested information
Be clear and concise
Submit on time
Ask questions early

19. Questions