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NEW STATE RELIEF GRANTS TO INCLUDE ARTS ORGS!
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A few details have been released about the new $500 million Small Business Grants program announced last week by Governor Newsom, who specified that "cultural institutions" are eligible to apply for grants up to $25,000.
Application period: December 18, 2020 - April 1, 2021
How to apply: CalOSBA will select an intermediary organization/firm by December 10; nonprofits will apply to the intermediary for grants
Applicant criteria: Must be in operation since June 2019, currently active, 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status, annual revenue of $2.5 million or less.
Expenses that can be covered by the grant include: payroll costs, health care benefits, rent and utilities, costs associated with reopening, other COVID-related costs not covered through other grants.
ArtsOC strongly urges local nonprofit arts groups to apply as soon as the program opens to receive submissions, as demand is likely to exceed the funds available.
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR TWO CAC GRANTS PROGRAMS
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California Arts Council, the state arts agency, has opened applications for the first two of its 2021 grants programs:
Impact Projects - Up to $18,000 for collaborative projects that center artists and artistic practice in responding to issues currently faced by California's communities, prioritizing projects of small organizations. Applicants with project-based activities supported by prior Arts Council grants are encouraged to review the Impact Projects guidelines.
JUMP StArts - Up to $50,000 for high-quality arts education and artists-in-residence programs for priority youth and young people impacted by the justice system.
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RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS & ARTS ORGANIZATIONS - ArtsOC.org
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS + CALLS FOR ARTISTS + AUDITIONS + JOBS + CLASSES + VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - SparkOC.com
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Where to find FREE COVID-19 Testing in OC...
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The OC Health Care Agency is providing information where you can obtain free COVID-19 testing--either at home or at local clinics here.
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BOWERS ACCREDITATION BY AAM IS RENEWED
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Bowers Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation's museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. Bowers Museum was initially accredited in 1993. All accredited museums must undergo a reaccreditation review at least every 10 years to maintain their elite status. Of the nation's estimated 33,000 museums, only 1070, or about 3%, are currently accredited. Read more here.
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DISCOVERY CUBE TO SELL BALBOA FUN ZONE SITE
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The Discovery Cube is seeking a buyer for its Balboa Fun Zone property, the Newport Beach site of its ocean-related educational programs for children. Shuttered since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has reaffirmed that it remains committed to offering such programs in the community. Read more here.
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15 OC ARTS EXPERTS ADDED TO CAC PANELIST POOL
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California Arts Council has approved additions to its pool of arts experts from which it draws its grants review panelists, including 15 from Orange County: Elizabeth Basile, Sarah Boardman, Marianne Boules, Molly Pontin Buzick, Anastasia Cardona, Luisa Cariaga, Logan Crow, Alessandra Dreyer, Cheryl Eberly, Sonia Mehrmand, Wendy Ruth, Christine Lee Smith, Visalilni "Vini" Sundaram, Ramon Vargas and Zoot Velasco. The next deadline to apply to be included in the CAC's panel pool is January 7. Details may be found here.
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