Field Recommendations to CAC to help artists and arts organization during COVID 19 Crisis

The CAC meets Wednesday, April 1 and the agenda includes this discussion item:  
COVID-19 General discussion on the impacts of the COVID-19 emergency for the CAC grant processes.

Californians for the Arts board has submitted a letter to the CAC with recommendations for the grants process and the best ways to support the field. If you agree with our recommendations, please sign the petition.
Recommendations

  • Designate all FY 19-20 unencumbered funds to emergency grant funds.

  • Allow the remainder of current FY 18-19 CAC Grants to be used for unrestricted purposes

  • Eliminate matching fund requirements for existing grants

  • Extend deadlines for interim and final reports by six months and distribute 10% final funds immediately.

  • Consider funding lower-ranking applicants for FY 19-20 if basic criteria are met.

  • Consider entering into one contract with organizations receiving multiple grants to help streamline the process.

  • Distribute majority of distribution from emergency NEA grant funding to Local arts agencies, State Local Partners and Statewide regional networks for re-granting

  • Consider postponing the Innovation & Intersections Grant Program and apply the designated $1.65 million to Emergency Fund Grants


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