In addition to its comprehensive grant program, the Arts Commission manages other programs including Arts Within Reach, Technical Assistance, and Innovator Awards.

Grants are made to support the full season offerings of larger arts organizations as well as projects by community arts groups. Criteria include effective management and community support for these programs and consideration is given for activities that respond to the cultural needs of Norfolk's ethnic and underserved communities.

Grant Application Timeline:

April 5, 2007 - application due date

May 7 - 8, 2007 - grant applicant interviews

July 2007 - FY08 grant awards announced

August 31, 2007- FY 08 revised budgets due

September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008 - period for expenditure of FY08 funds

September 28, 2007 - final reports on FY07 grants due

DOWNLOAD FORMS HERE:

Grant Guidelines FY07

Grant Application FY07 Financial Statement

Grant Application FY07

FY07 Revised Budget

Final Report 2006

FY06 Grantees

Innovator Awards

Technical assistance is provided to grantees and includes Board Development Training, Business Planning Seminars, Grant Writing, and Marketing. This assistance is meant to encourage good business practices by art organizations. The Arts Commission also presents Innovator Awards annually to organizations demonstrating creative approaches to revenue enhancement and cost containment.

To download the Innovator Award application, click here.

To download the 2006 Innovator Award Winners announcement, click here.