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Updated 6/2/2020 4 APPLICATION CONTENT ADVICE FOR APPLICANTS The Project Grant Program is scored using five criteria: Pandemic Sustainability & Recovery; Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Artistic Merit & Quality, Demonstrated Need, Outcomes & Evaluation, Organizational Ability. Each criterion has a series of statements that reviewers are asked to consider when reviewing and scoring an application. When completing a grant application, refer to the criteria statements listed beneath each heading. Strong proposals will address all applicable criteria in the narrative responses. PANDEMIC SUSTAINABILITY & RECOVERY; DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION - 5 of 35 points (criteria statements 1 – 4 will be used during review until recovery has occurred) 1. Proposals pay Minnesota artists and/or core staff of regional arts organizations 2. Creative strategies connect with community while contributing to the viability of regional arts organizations and initiatives 3. Target demographic/community (patrons, audience, students, etc.) will be reached in ways that are safe and engaging 4. Collaboration between arts groups & organizations leverage resources and are mutually beneficial 5. Programming is specifically aimed at increasing organizational and/or community understanding of diversity equity and inclusion. ARTISTIC MERIT/QUALITY - 9 of 35 points Evaluators use the following criteria when reviewing this section of the application: 1. Activities feature relevant artists and artworks that demonstrate creativity, mastery of craft and a distinct artistic voice. 2. Artists are involved in designing and delivering the arts experience and are relatable to the identified community. 3. Artistic product or experiences will provide value to the identified community. 4. Artistic product or experiences will build a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art form. 5. Ability to create community understanding and awareness of art through high quality arts learning, community engagement, and/or outreach to underserved communities. 6. Project provides an artistic opportunity that would not otherwise be available by featuring underrepresented, innovative, and/or a unique artistic discipline, genre, creative approach, content, and/or quality. 7. Project aligns with the applicant’s mission 1) Mission Statement- Applicants that do not have a mission statement should provide a statement that outlines the goals and values of their group. 2) Project Description -may be provided in ONE of the following three formats: written, audio or video recording. Applicants are encouraged to use whichever format they are most comfortable communicating in. Evaluators are directed to focus on the content of the narrative (not production quality or writing ability) but applicants should take steps to ensure that the description submitted is easy to see, hear and/or read. Written transcripts of audio/video recordings will be provided to evaluators to accompany audio/ video narratives. Include responses to the following statements and questions: • Describe what you want to do (purchase, study, hire, create, explore, etc.) and why you want to do it. • Provide details that will make your idea clear to people who may not know your organization or group. • List any challenges you anticipate while implementing this proposal. • What will a successful outcome look like? • How will you observe or measure the success of your proposal? • Respond to the project grant criteria in your description A. Written Narrative: Introduce evaluators to your proposal Include responses to the statements and questions listed. OR B. Audio/Video Narrative – Accepted formats: .MP4, MP3, .WAV, .WMA Introduce evaluators to your proposal Include responses to the criteria statements and questions listed.