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Grants & Programs | Capacity Building This page may contain outdated information or an application that is no longer in use. Visit www. oac.
ohio. gov for the latest OAC news and resources. Capacity BuildingTechnical Assistance for Organizations Healthy arts and cultural organizations help build vibrant, creative communities throughout Ohio.
Yet, at times, all groups need additional skills and resources to fulfill their role as vital partners in community life. The Capacity Building program supports established and emerging institutions to develop effective leadership, sound management practices, diverse financial resources and successful partnerships.
Applicants are asked to identify appropriate, realistic strategies for developing individual and organizational skills as well as demonstrate readiness to undertake capacity building activities.
A flexible application and staff review process ensures that Capacity Building projects enhance the overall artistic, educational and cultural value of organizations to their communities and help maintain a strong infrastructure for the arts throughout Ohio. Before applying to this program you must read the program Guidelines , and Appendix A: Legal Requirements .
Applications are accepted using the Online Grant Application system (ARTIE) . If you have questions about the program that are not addressed in the Guidelines , you may wish to consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, or contact your regional program coordinator for more information.
Nomination for Panel Membership form Please use this form to nominate yourself or another individual to serve on an Ohio Arts Council (OAC) grant review panel. Nominations may be made by any interested individual or organization in Ohio, and are accepted year-round.
Nominations must include: a statement of the nominee's qualifications, specifically addressing panel membership criteria; name of the panel(s) to which the individual is being nominated, and; a copy of the nominee's current résumé. For more information contact Karine Aswad at karine. aswad@oac.
state. oh. us or 614/728-4445.
Capacity Building Frequently Asked General grants process FAQ Organizational Capacity and Project Planning A useful resource for small-mid size organizations for organizational Find out more about ADA, access marketing resources and accessibility symbols, link to state, regional and national organizations, download the Accessibility Planning and Resource Guide for Cultural Administrators and more.
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Focusing the Light: The Art and Practice of Planning Each of the seven volumes in Focusing the Light , developed by the Ohio Arts Council, offers clear, proven steps to help maximize your efforts and steer your organization toward winning results.
With this series, you’ll learn to: create a comprehensive project plan; define and describe a course of action; gain support for the plan; implement plan activities; document your program’s efforts and successes, and; evaluate and refine the plan. Secretary of State, State of A source of information for how to apply for not for profit status in the state of Ohio.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Established and emerging arts and cultural institutions in Ohio that can identify appropriate, realistic strategies for developing individual and organizational skills. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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