3.2. BPACSR 10-16-2023 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Updated 6/2/2020 3 PROPOSALS AND EXPENSES NOT ELIGIBLE • Those that do not have the arts as the primary focus • Those that take the place of current school curriculum • Compensation for school personnel within the scope of their contracted duties • Expenses or payments for projects that will take place outside the State of Minnesota • Activities that are essentially for the religious socialization of the participants or audience • Activities that attempt to influence any state or federal legislation or appropriation • Events or projects where the purpose is re-granting monies • Payment for new building projects • Events with a primary focus of fundraising • General operating support, endowments, capital expenditures, or deficiencies in other projects • Staff pay for regular hours/administrative duties that fall outside the scope of the project • Any expenses not directly related to the proposal • Equipment purchases cannot be made by non-arts organization or government agencies using CMAB funds. HOW TO APPLY Click the Manage GRANTS button in the upper right corner of the CMAB homepage. If the organization is a first-time applicant, you will need to create an organization profile and applicant login. Submit the application online and include: A. Examples of Artistic Merit- photos, video, audio or written examples of the artists, presenters or other evidence of the artistic quality of the proposed project. B. Proposal budget – Microsoft Excel template. For other template options, contact the CMAB office. C. 501(c)(3) letter. Government units and public schools do not have to submit this letter. If using a fiscal agent you must submit their 501(c)(3) letter D. Fiscal agent agreement (if applicable) Applicants are encouraged to call the CMAB office at 320.968.4290 to discuss eligibility or to have a draft of the application reviewed at least two weeks prior to the deadline date. • Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the deadline date. • Applications received after the deadlines are ineligible. There are no exceptions to this policy. USING Fax-to-File: A Fax-to-File feature is available within the application to help convert documents from hard copy to digital PDF format. Fax-to-File is located in the upper left portion of your screen under tools. Click on Fax-to-File and you will be presented with a toll-free number. Once you have a fax number, you will have 20-minutes to fax documents for conversion. Click the “Finished Faxing” button to see a list of files. Converted documents will be available to download to your computer. After downloading, the documents can then be uploaded during the online application process. Contact the CMAB office if you need further assistance in converting files.