ELIGIBILITY:  Applicants must have non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or equivalent status and be located in Norman, Oklahoma. This grant is not open to University applicants. 

This grant provides limited funding for management support/training on organization issues including: 

·  board development

·  financial management

·  resource development

·  marketing and public relations

·  strategic planning

·  personnel development and management

·  technology. 

This support/training may be done on-site or off-site using training selected by the organization. The training format may be attendance at a seminar, individual consultation, or group consultation. These grants are available in addition to the Arts Project Grants and/or Operational Support. Awards will be granted up to $1,000. A brief report after the training is required.

MATCHING REQUIREMENT: There is no matching requirement for AMS Grants

DEADLINE: N/A

NOTIFICATION: The Norman Arts Council Grants Committee will review within a week of submission. Notification and Contract will be emailed to applicant upon final decision of the committee.

AWARD DISPERSMENT: Upon receipt of signed contract. 

FINAL REPORT: Due within 30 days of the end of the grant period. Organization may not apply for another NAC grant opportunity until the Final Report is accepted.

In addition to completing the online application and proposal narrative, applicants will be required to upload the following support materials:

• 501(c)3 exemption letter
• Current organization bylaws 
• Current list of Board members
• Copy of Current Secretary of State Charitable Organization Registration Certificate