York County Arts Commission

York County Arts Commission

FY2026 Project Grant Application
The purpose of the York County Arts Commission grant program is to provide funding support to eligible organizations to create and present their talents, develop new and innovative programs in the arts, and increase opportunities for visual and performing arts for all York County citizens.

Grant Application DOs and DON’Ts
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Criteria For Project Grant Funding

Organizations are eligible to receive a grant from the York County Arts Commission if:
- The organization is not-for-profit and is exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) provisions of the Internal Revenue Code;
- The organization produces, presents, or supports dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theater, museums, visual and related arts;
- The organization performs or offers activities/services in York County, Williamsburg, or James City County, that serve the citizens of York County;
- The organization’s performances, projects, or services that are not held in York County, Williamsburg, or James City County, are deemed by the Commission to directly benefit the citizens of York County;
- The organization’s performances, projects, or services are accessible to people with disabilities and the public at large;
- The organization’s activity will occur during the fiscal year for which the grant is requested.
- Organization’s that propose to use grant money to conduct performances or programs in York County schools must:
  - Specify where and when activities will be conducted (i.e., school name(s) and approximate date(s), and provide written confirmation from the schools that they agree to these performances or programs as scheduled.
- By accepting York County Arts Commission funds, you are agreeing that York County may share your organization’s website and promotional materials, including photos, to promote and nurture the arts in our community.
- Grant applications may require an in-person interview.
- Notification must be given to the Commission in advance of major changes or cancellations in projects/performances, personnel, or use of funding as described in the application. The Commission reserves the right to recommend adjustment to grant funding if, in its opinion, these changes so dictate said action.
Reporting Requirements
- The Commission requires completion and return of the final report (included in the grant
  application package) for the granted project from each grant recipient for the fiscal year in which the grant was received. NOTE: Final report is required to apply for funding for the following fiscal year.
- Each grant recipient must maintain accurate financial records for any activity supported by
  Commission funds. The Commission shall have access to these records.
Acknowledgment
- The organization must acknowledge in all published material and announcements (physical and electronic) of the granted project that the activity is partially supported by a grant from the York County Arts Commission.
Grant Payments
- Grant monies will be awarded in one lump-sum payment.
General Consideration
- All funding requests must be submitted on Commission forms. Requests must be made in accordance with Commission deadlines. Submit application online and attach all supporting documents.
- The Commission looks more favorably upon applications that show evidence of financial
  assistance from sources other than the York County Arts Commission.
- Sound management, adequate fiscal responsibility, and the overall quality of proposed projects
  are major factors in evaluating funding requests.
- Projects, performances, and/or services already completed will not be considered for funding.
- A signed application form is the applicant's agreement to provide the described service and to
  comply with the York County Arts Commission Grant Policies.
- Support for an organization or project does not imply future Commission support. Applications
  must be made each year and will be considered in relation to other applications.
- All grant recipients must notify the York County Arts Commission at least five days before an event.
- Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:
  
  Fees for performers
  
  Art exhibitions
  
  Film or video production or presentation
  
  Outreach programs for special audiences
  
  Readings
  
  Workshops, seminars, classes, conferences
  
  Commission or purchase of new works of art for public use
  
  Other activities to be determined by the Commission

York County Arts Commission
Project Grant

FY2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)

Deadline for submission: Friday, March 1, 2025
Applications will be completed and submitted online
Date of Application:

MonthDayYear
Organization’s FY Dates:
Part I
Name of Organization:
Mailing Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Person and Title:

TitleFirst NameLast Name
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address:
example@example.com
Website URL:
Social Media:

Part II
Amount of Funding Requested:
Amount Requested is what percentage of the estimated project budget?
Part III
Project/Performance Title:
A. Start and end date of proposed project/performance:
B. List the goals and objectives of the proposed project/performance:
C. 1 - In the space provided below, briefly summarize the grant proposed project/performance. Limit to 50 words or less:

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2 - Please indicate the number and the % percentage of individuals in your organization that are York County residents:
3 - Approximately what percentage of your audience is made up of York County citizens?
D. - In the space provided, please indicate the appropriate information regarding the proposed project/performance. Performance dates must fall within July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026:
Comments:
E. - Who will be in charge of the artistic direction of each project/performance? List title and principal qualifications. (Previous grant recipients only need to update past resources submitted and/or attach new resumes.)
F. - If applicable, give the name(s) of any organization(s), other than the applicant, that will assist in the project/performance. Describe the nature of the assistance:
G. - Describe the marketing/promotion/publicity plans and audience development/expansion efforts as related to this project/performance. This includes information on marketing, social media outreach, advertising, brochures, etc. Use the itemized project expense page for details:
Part IV
Is this a new project/performance, one-time-only, or expansion of a project already in existence. Is it a pilot for a future project/performance?
Part V
How will you modify your plans if you receive partial or no funding rather than full funding? What other funding will you use?

Project Grant Budget and Summary Financial Statement

Download and fill out the following:
- Project Grant Budget and Summary Financial Statement
- Itemized Project Expense Form
Be sure to upload the completed forms at the end of this application.

The undersigned certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge, the information in this application is true and correct.
Signature of Grant Writer:

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Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
Signature of Authorized Board Member (different from above)

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Title:
Date:

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Date
Attachments:
File Upload:

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The deadline is Friday, March 1, 2025
Applications received after that date will not be considered for funding.

Contact Info.
Minnie Sippio
(757) 890-4102
sippiom@yorkcounty.gov
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Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Part V

Project Grant Budget and Summary Financial Statement