Accelerator Grant

Accelerator Grant is sponsored by The Arts Commission (Ohio). The Accelerator Grant is a competitive program offering financial support for local Emerging and Hobbyist artists in Toledo, Ohio, to advance their creative projects and pursue artistic growth.

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com to apply. # Accelerator Grant 2023 - Round 5 The Arts Commission values the many artists across disciplines who are part of Toledo's vibrant creative community. The Accelerator Grant is a competitive program offering financial support with a quick turnaround for local artists to advance their creative projects and their careers.

Eligible categories of support for this program include equipment, supplies, professional development, and project support. Grant amounts are not to exceed $1500. The Arts Commission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1959 to foster Toledo’s heritage in the arts.

The organization is the longest-standing arts commission in the state of Ohio, serving youth, artists, arts organizations, and the general public. Since 1977, The Arts Commission has managed the City of Toledo’s One Percent for Art program, the first in the state of Ohio and among the first in the nation, and maintains Toledo’s impressive collection of public art. We believe the arts are for everyone, and we invite you to join us.

# 2023 Accelerator Grant Program Guidelines The Arts Commission’s Accelerator Grant program offers financial support with quick turn-around for local artists to advance their creative projects and careers. Eligible categories of support include: equipment, supplies, professional development and project support. Grant amounts are not to exceed $1500.

Individual artists and artist collectives with a residence or a creative studio within 30 miles of downtown Toledo. Artists who are enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program of any kind at the time of application are NOT eligible for Accelerator Grants. Applications will not be accepted before graduation date.

Artists working full-time as teaching staff at a college or university at the time of application are NOT eligible for Artists currently employed by The Arts Commission or serving as members of The Arts Commission’s Board of Trustees are NOT eligible for Accelerator Grants. Artists are limited to one Accelerator Grants every two calendar years, i.e. artists who received funding in 2022 will not be eligible to apply again until 2024.

1 of 3 Applications for the 2022 program will be accepted in five cycles with deadlines on May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, -Review guidelines of Accelerator Grant Program at https://theartscommission. org/artists/accelerator-grants -Apply for the grant at https://artscommission. grantplatform.

com/ and select category entitled Accelerator Grant. -Submit your completed application by 11:59 p. m.

(EST) on May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, or September 26, 2023. Examples of Eligible Categories Applications that articulate the need or direct use of various equipment, supplies, or other expenditures in advancing the body of work or current project will fare best in review. Applications should detail how the support to advance a body of work or current project will contribute to the advancement of the applicant’s creative career.

Equipment, supplies, and other expenditures could include but are not limited to: consumable supplies (film, paint, paper), presentation supplies (framing, costumes, publishing/printing costs), equipment (presses, camera lenses, instruments), irregular overhead costs (lift rental, liability insurance).

Purchasing technology such as computers, tablets, and mobile phones are NOT eligible unless they are integral to the body of work or current project. Professional development costs could include but are not limited to: fees for professional memberships, workshops, business training, residencies, regional performances, and other costs related to conceptual or technical research.

Non-eligible expenditures include: regular overhead costs (i.e. studio rent, utilities), costs associated with a commercial photography business, and travel, lodging, and accommodations costs.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprised of an Arts Commission board member and representatives from the performing, literary, and visual arts communities, along with The Arts Commission’s Chief Executive and Operating Officers serving as ex-officio members.

Applications will be categorized as: Approved for funding, Approved for funding with stipulations, Denial with suggestions for resubmission of application, Denial of funding; Deferral for further conversation.

Applications will be reviewed based on: Intent in Advancing Career Quality of the Application Additional Considerations If selected by the review committee to receive funding, the grant recipient will be required to sign a release providing The Arts Commission unrestricted permission to use materials provided in the final reporting process, including but not limited to videos, images, and publicity materials, to promote the Accelerator Grant Program.

Recipients of Accelerator Grants will receive the full amount of their approved grant no later than the last Friday of the month following the receipt of their signed grant agreement. This grant is not a reimbursement. Recipients may NOT pre-purchase materials and apply for funds to be reimbursed.

Original receipts will be required as proof that materials were purchased after funds were awarded. Grants received through this program are considered taxable to the extent that is applicable by law. Please consult a tax professional for additional advisement.

Funding received should be spent no later than days following the disbursement of funds by the Arts Commission. Final reports are due the last day of the fourth month following the month in which funds were disbursed by the Arts Commission, unless otherwise requested and approved in writing. Final reports should be submitted via the final report form on our website at https://theartscommission.

org/ artists/accelerator-grants I confirm that I have read all of the 2023 Accelerator Grant Guidelines. I confirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate Are you an individual artist or artist group/ collective? Individual artists or artist group/collective are eligible for this grant.

Do you (and your collaborators, if applying as a group) currently live or have a studio within 30 miles of downtown Individual artists and artist collectives with a residence or a creative studio within 30 miles of downtown Toledo. Are you a full time faculty member at a university or college? Artists working full-time as teaching staff at a college or university at the time of application are NOT eligible for Accelerator Grants.

Are you currently employed by The Arts Commission or serving as members of The Arts Commission’s Board of Artists currently employed by The Arts Commission or serving as members of The Arts Commission’s Board of Trustees are NOT eligible for Accelerator Grants. Are you (and your collaborators, if applying as a group) enrolled in a certificate or degree-granting program?

Applicants enroll in a certificate or degree granting program are NOT eligible for an Accelerator Grant. Are you asking for funding for a commercial photography business? We will not fund a commercial photography business, but if you have an individual artist practice related to photography that is an eligible area to ask for funding for.