Presenter Support Guidelines

To apply for a grant, or for more information, please visit: http://northdakota.cgweb.org.

Presenter Support is designed to benefit nonprofit organizations that are not eligible for other grant programs through the North Dakota Council on the Arts, offers financial support for arts events and programming, and supports organizations in communities with a population of 6,000 or more. Communities with a population of under 6,000 should refer to the Community Arts Access program.

Grant Amount

• Grant requests may not exceed $2,000.

Notice of Intent to Apply

• Applicants are encouraged to submit a notice of intent to apply. While this is not a requirement, it will assist the Council on the Arts in the planning of review panels and other matters.
• Notices should be printed on an organization’s letterhead and mailed to the Council office, or can be written in the body of an e-mail and sent to amschmid@nd.gov. 
• Please submit at least one month prior to the application deadline date.

Application Deadline

• April 1, for programs taking place between July 1, and June 30.

Goals 

• To encourage existing arts organizations to build upon themselves, enhance the artistic quality of their programming, and expand their audience.
• To promote knowledge and appreciation of the arts in North Dakota’s communities.
• To provide "start-up" funds for new or emerging arts programs.
• To provide opportunities for North Dakota artists. 

Guidelines 

The following guidelines apply in addition to the Council on the Arts' general guidelines, rules, and  regulations:

• Applicant must be registered as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the state of North Dakota, or be a community or county government entity. Organizations may form partnerships with state agencies, for-profit businesses, and other entities, but the non-profit organization must be the applicant.
• Applicant must be from a community with a population of 6,000 or more, according to the most recent census available.
• A 1:1 cash match is required. 
• Requested funds can cover no more than half of the total expenses for the programming.

Examples of Supported Activities

Can include, but is not limited to:

• Public performances of music, dance, or theatre.
• An exhibition.
• Arts festival or performance series.
• To book a touring performance or exhibit.

Ineligible

• Any granted funds cannot support the following. These are in addition to restrictions stated in the NDCA's general guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Applicants supported by the Council's Community Arts Access, Institutional Support, or Special Projects programs in the same fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
• Activities that qualify for the Council's Artist-in-Residence, Teacher Incentive, or Arts-in-Curriculum grant programs.
• Reduction of a debt or deficit.
• Capital improvements or permanent acquisitions.
• Projects completed at the time of application.

Notification, Contract, Final Report, and Requesting Funds

• If the application is approved, the recipient will receive an award letter via email usually within 45 days after the deadline. If the application is rejected, the applicant will receive a letter explaining the reason for rejection.
• Final reports must be submitted within 30 days of completion of the activity.
  - The final narrative report should include a description and evaluation of the programming. The narrative should also explain any additional activity events, if any, not covered in the original application.
  - The final budget should include all applicable expenses and income.
• Funds are available after July 1.
• Presenter Support funds can be requested at several different times or all at once. Please allow three weeks for processing.

Assistance

For assistance with this grant program, contact the Public Information Officer at (701) 328-7594 or amschmid@nd.gov.