KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Application

KDA NATIONAL DANCE DAY GIVEAWAY APPLICATION FORM

Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 21
Kern Dance Alliance National Dance Day Giveaway Eligibility Requirements (please click all that apply):*

Applicant(s) must reside or operate in Kern CountyApplicant(s) must be a Kern Dance Alliance MemberApplicant(s) is/are an individual or an organization
Kern Dance Alliance National Dance Day Giveaway Awards may be used for dance/movement-based projects including, but not limited to, the following examples:
- Movement-based projects (performances, classes, choreography, workshops, collaborations)
- Travel to workshops/conventions/competitions
- Professional development opportunities (trainings, workshops, seminars)
- Education initiatives (classroom dance/movement classes, Prop 28 implementation, teacher trainings and credentialing)
- Healthcare (Dance/Movement Therapy, healthy living campaigns)
General Rules + Judging Criteria:

1. It is recommended that all applications be submitted from a desk or laptop, not a phone, to avoid upload errors. All video submissions must be hosted on a web-based platform such as YouTube or Vimeo.

2. Applicants must adhere to all competition rules and deadlines.

3. Any form of plagiarism or inappropriate content will result in disqualification.

4. By participating, contestants grant the organizers permission to use their videos for promotional purposes.

5. Applications are vetted based upon a rubric outlined in the narrative on a scale of 1 - 6. Rubric outlined below.

7. Applications will be judged by the KDA Board of Directors. Any Director experiencing a conflict of interest will abstain from voting on an application.

6. The top 10 highest ranked applications will receive a $1,000 grant award.

8. Winners have up to one year to collect their funds.

9. Award money may be used outside of Kern County.

10. All decisions are final.
KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Award Rubric:
National Dance Day Giveaway Important Dates:

- Applications Open: July 19, 2024
- Application Deadline: August 21, 2024
- Adjudication: August 22 through Aug 30, 2024
- Grant Awardees Notified: September 8, 2024
- Grant Awardees Publicly Announced: September 21, 2024 - NATIONAL DANCE DAY!
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PREPARATION

Please be prepared to upload and submit the following items before completing this application.
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed Online Form Submission
- Completed Online Project Description
- UPLOAD: Project Proposal Narrative - Written or Video Submission
- UPLOAD: Optional Work Sample(s)
National Dance Day Project Proposal Narrative + Budget:

1. Applicant Description - Please tell us about you by describing you or your organization. (250 words or 2 minutes)

2. Project Description - Please describe the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)

3. Project Need - Please explain the need for the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)

4. Goals of Project - Please list the goals of the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)

5. Community Engagement - Describe the audience and/or participants that will benefit from the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)

6. Project Participants - Who will participate in the project? (250 words or 2 minutes)

7. Project Promotion - How will you promote your project? (250 words or 2 minutes)

8. Project Budget - How much funding are you requesting (not to exceed $1,000) and how will you use your award? (250 words or 2 minutes)

Kern Dance Alliance Grant Award Obligations:

If awarded, you will receive a contract with your grant award notification. The contractual agreement must be signed and returned to Kern Dance Alliance.

The grant recipient will then receive 100% of the awarded sum.

A final report will be required of all grantess that lists the following to be submitted no later than September 20, 2025 that includes:
1. A brief 1-page summary of the project’s impact on you and/or the community.
2. Submission of copies of all printed materials and publicity. Any publication and/or printed materials for funded events must carry the following quote: “The “name of your event” is supported by a grant from the Kern Dance Alliance.” (if applicable)

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Please type N/A in the fields if you do not have one of the social media or website URLs.
Applicant Name*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
Applicant Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Applicant Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Applicant E-mail*
Applicant Birthdate*
Are you a KDA Member?

Yes - Student/Individual MemberYes - Organization MemberNo
Facebook Profile URL*
Instagram Profile URL*
TikTok Profile URL*
X Profile URL*
Website URL*
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Please type N/A in the fields if you are NOT affiliated with an organization.
Name of Organization*
Organization Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Organization Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Organization E-mail*
Website URL*

PROJECT INFORMATION

Please provide details about the project you wish to have funded.
Project Name*
Brief Project Description - Provide a brief summary of your proposal indicating how KDA National Dance Day grant funds would be used. This description will be used to introduce your proposal to the review panel. If funded, it may also be edited by KDA and used to summarize your proposal in public documents. Please use the following language to begin your project description "With the support from KDA, I/we will use our grant to . . . "(up to 150 words):*
150 words max.
PROPOSED PROJECT DATES (project must take place between September 21, 2024 - September 20, 2025)
Program START

MonthDayYear
Date
Program END

MonthDayYear
Date
Requested Grant Amount*
Not to exceed $1000

UPLOAD MATERIALS

Please upload your project narrative (written or video) and optional work samples. It is suggested your prepare your application on a desktop or laptop.
Directions:

1. Project Proposal Narrative - Please complete the answers to the questions below by either submitting a written or video response.

Written Response - Please answer the questions below via word processing software and save your responses as a .pdf. You will upload your responses via the button below. Each answer is to be no longer than 250 words.

Video Response - Please answer the questions below by filming your responses. Each response will be no longer than 2 minutes and the entirety of the film will be no longer than 16 minutes. Films are to be hosted on a web-based platform like YouTube or Vimeo and the url is to be listed via the fields below. You are encouraged to be creative with your delivery. Please ensure sound quality is optimal.

2. Work Samples - It is optional to provide up to 2 media work samples showcasing you, your organization, or you project. Samples can include any type of media, such as flyers, advertisements, photographs, videos, or other promotional materials. These samples will help us to better understand and highlight the impact of your project and the use of the funds.

Video Upload Requirements: It is optional to provide a video showcasing your work. The video work sample is to be included in your 2 work sample uploads.

- Duration: The video must be 1.5 minutes or less.

- Content: The video should feature the person or people who are applying for the funding to demonstrate dance/movement and/or movement based practices.

- Costumes: Costumes are not required.

- Audio Quality: Ensure the sound is clear and of good quality.

- Originality: The performance must be original and created specifically for this competition.

- Submission: Films are to be hosted on a web-based platform like YouTube or Vimeo and the url is to be listed via the fields below.

National Dance Day Project Proposal Narrative + Budget:

1. Applicant Description - Please tell us about you by describing you or your organization. (250 words or 2 minutes)

2. Project Description - Please describe the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)

3. Project Need - Please explain the need for the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)

4. Goals of Project - Please list the goals of the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)

5. Community Engagement - Describe the audience and/or participants that will benefit from the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)

6. Project Participants - Who will participate in the project? (250 words or 2 minutes)

7. Project Promotion - How will you promote your project? (250 words or 2 minutes)

8. Project Budget - How much funding are you requesting (not to exceed $1,000) and how will you use your award? (250 words or 2 minutes)
1. PROJECT PROPOSAL NARRATIVE - Written or Video Submission. Written submissions are to be saved as .pdf and video submissions are to be hosted on a web-based platform like YouTube or Vimeo. *

Upload a File

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Hosted Project Narrative Video URL
Hosted Project Narrative Video Password (if applicable)
2. WORK SAMPLE UPLOAD (optional) - Maximum 2 files. Video submissions count as one of the two file uploads.

Upload a File

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Hosted Video URL
Hosted Video Password (if applicable)
Hosted Video URL
Hosted Video Password (if applicable)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT + SUBMIT FORM
Acknowledgement:*

My/our application, including my work samples, are original and created specifically for this competition.I/we agree to adhere to all competition rules and deadlines.I/we grant the organizers permission to use my video for promotional purposes.I/we understand that the judges' decisions are final.If I/we are an awardee, I/we are available to attend an award celebration on Sunday, September 8 @ 2:00 pm.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Kern Dance Alliance National Dance Day giveaway grant application form.

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KDA NATIONAL DANCE DAY GIVEAWAY APPLICATION FORM

PREPARATION

APPLICANT INFORMATION

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

PROJECT INFORMATION

UPLOAD MATERIALS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT + SUBMIT FORM