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What
are Arts Niagara Decentralization Grants?
Arts Niagara DEC Grant is a competitive arts grant program that provides financial and technical assistance for community-based arts activities offered by eligible nonprofit organizations in Niagara County. The grants are awarded for specific projects occurring between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
The Carnegie Art Center / Tonawandas’ Council on the Arts (CAC/TAC) administers the DEC program with public funds from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the New York State Legislature. This grant program exists to support professional fees for artists and technical production services. Since 1980, $671,371 has been regranted to support 530 arts projects in Niagara County. The Carnegie Art Center has been administering the Decentralization (DEC) Regrant Program since the 2004-2005 cycle, upon the dissolution of the Niagara Arts Council.
The goals of the Arts Niagara DEC program include: providing quality arts programming to the entire county, assisting emerging arts organizations, supporting cultural expression of our diverse ethnic groups, and making arts programming accessible to under-served and minority audiences. Emphasis in funding is placed on projects and activities geared towards reaching under-served communities.
Arts activities MUST be the primary driving force of project requests. All requests must have a public component – one that is available to the entire community. Programs must be open to the general public. Applicants are required to make their projects accessible to all individuals and hold their events at accessible sites.
This program is intended to expand, promote, and increase arts and cultural programming at the local level including, but not limited to, projects in the following areas: Dance, Photography, Music, Media (film, video, radio), Opera/Musical Theater, Theater, Literature and Poetry, Folk Arts, Visual Arts, Humanities, Design Arts, Textile Arts, Skilled Crafts, and Multi-Disciplinary programs.
If you would like the Arts Niagara Decentralization Coordinator
to attend an event hosted by your organization to assess your
eligibility for an Arts Niagara Decentralization Grant please
telephone 716.694.4400 ext 302 or e-mail artsniagaradec@gmail.com.
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- 2009 Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grant Guidelines (download)
- 2009 Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grantee Expectations (download)
2009 Application
Package: The 2009 Application cycle has begun! Download the Application below:
- 2009 Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grant Checklist
(download)
- 2009 Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grant Application
(download)
- 2009 Arts Niagara Budget Forms (download)
- 2009 Arts Niagara SAMPLE Budget Forms (download)
Current
Decentralization Recipients
- Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grant Revised Budget Form (download)
- Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grant Proper
Acknowledgement (download)
- Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grant Program
Information Form (download)
- Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grant Final Report Page 1 (download)
- Arts
Niagara Decentralization Grant Final Report Project Financial
Statement Page 2 (download)
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January 1 - December 31, 2008:
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2008 Funded Organizations carry out various projects throughout Niagara County.
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June 26, 2008:
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Applications are available online, via email and for pickup at Carnegie Art Center.
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July 16 - September 4, 2008:
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MANDATORY ARTS NIAGARA Decentralization Grant Application Seminars for funding year 2009. |
October 1, 2008:
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Applications for funding year 2009 are due. There are NO EXTENSIONS to this date. Applications may be hand delivered to the Carnegie Art Center before or on October 1, 2008 by 4:00 P.M., or mailed with a October 1, 2008 or prior postmark date (not a meter date). Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. |
October:
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Applications are reviewed by TCA / CAC staff and distributed to the Panel of nine Niagara County residents. |
November:
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Panel meets to review applications. TCA / CAC Board meets to approve panel suggestions.
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Early December:
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Applicants will be advised of funding decisions. TBD Mandatory Awards Ceremony in December.
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Payments processed one to two months prior to project, providing all contractual obligations are satisfactorily completed and signed contracts returned. |
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2009 Arts Niagara DEC Application Seminars:
(On average, seminars are 1.5 hours length)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 6:00 PM
Carnegie Art Center
240 Goundry Street, N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716)694-4400, ext. 302
Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:00pm
Youngstown Public Library
240 Lockport Street, Youngstown, NY 14174
(716)745-3555
Saturday, August 2, 2008, 12:00 PM - NOON
Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (NACC)
1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 282-7530
Thursday, August 7, 2008, 10:00 AM
Kenan Center – Kenan House Living Room
433 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716)433-2617
Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 2:00 PM
Middleport Free Library
9 Vernon Street, Middleport, NY14105
(716) 735-3281
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 2:00 PM
Wilson Town Hall
375 Lake Street, Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-6704
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 6:00 PM
Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (NACC)
1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 282-7530
NEW THIS YEAR! REPEAT DEC APPLICANT SEMINAR
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 4:00 PM (30-45 min length)
Carnegie Art Center
240 Goundry Street, N. Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716)694-4400, ext. 302
Please call (716) 694-4400, ext. 302 to register for any of these DEC Application Seminars or to schedule a meeting to discuss your project & application! You may reach us by phone at 694-4400 ext 302 or via e-mail at artsniagaradec@gmail.com.
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2008
Friends of the Lewiston Public Library
Friends of the Lockport Public Library
Greater Niagara Ballet Co.
Historical Soc. North German Settlement in WNY
Historic Palace Theatre
Lewiston Council on the Arts
Lock City Glee Club
Lockport Chorale
Middleport Free Library
Opportunities Unlimited
People and Possibilities
Retired Men's Service Club Chorus
Sanborn Area Historical Society
Starry Night Theatre
Town of Cambria
Town of Porter Historical Society
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2007
Friends of the Lockport Library (Lockport, NY)
The Greater Niagara Ballet (Niagara Falls , NY)
Health Association of Niagara County (Niagara Falls, NY)
Lewiston Council on the Arts (Lewiston, NY)
Lock City Glee Club (Newfane and Lockport, NY)
Lockport Chorale (Newfane and Lockport, NY)
Main St. Business and Professional Association (Niagara Falls, NY)
Middleport Free Library (Middleport , NY)
Niagara Experience Players (Wheatfield , NY)
Niagara Regional Theatre Guild ( North Tonawanda, NY)
North Tonawanda History Museum (North Tonawanda, NY)
Northside Neighborhood Development Corporation (Niagara Falls, NY)
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara (Town of Niagara, Lockport, and Wheatfield, NY)
Retired Men's Service Club Chorus (Lewiston and Niagara Falls, NY)
Riviera Theatre Organ and Preservation Society (North Tonawanda, NY)
Sanborn Area Historical Society (Sanborn, NY)
Starry Night Theatre (North Tonawanda , NY)
2006
Friends of the Lockport Library, Lockport
Health Association of Niagara County, Niagara Falls
Historical Association of Lewiston, Lewiston
Lewiston Council on the Arts, Lewiston
Lock City Glee Club, Lockport
The Lockport Chorale, Lockport
Middleport Community Choir, Middleport
Middleport Free Library
Niagara Experience Players
Niagara Interfaith Chorale
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild
Niagara Summer Fine Arts Program
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara
Optimist Club of Niagara Falls, NY
People and Possibilities, Inc
Retired Men’s Service Club Chorus
Riviera Theatre and Organ Preservation Society
The Seldom Herd
Starry Night Theatre / Ghostlight Theater
Western Door Playhouse
2005
Greater Niagara Ballet Company
Health Association of Niagara County
Historic Palace Inc (Palace Theater)
Lock City Glee Club
Lockport Chorale
Niagara Experience Players
Niagara Interfaith Chorale
Niagara Regional Theater
Niagara Summer Fine Arts Program
People and Possibilities
Retired Men's Service Club Chorus
Riviera Theater
Starry Night Theater/Ghostlight Theater
Western Door Playhouse
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ARTS NIAGARA - A program of the Tonwandas' Council on the Arts / Carnegie Art Center made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program. Additional support provided by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, The John R. Oishei Foundation, the WNY Delegation to the NYS Assembly, the Office of Assembly Member Robin Schimminger, and the City of North Tonawanda.
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