NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

Sudden Opportunity Grant Guidelines
MISSION:  Ensuring a vibrant and growing arts community for Norman.

ELIGIBILITY:  Applicants must have non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or equivalent status and be located in Norman, Oklahoma.  All projects must occur in Norman and take place in an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant space or have an alternative form of participation to accommodate visitors with mobility disabilities. 

The Sudden Opportunity Support category provides funds for arts and humanities projects in Norman which could not have been foreseen in advance of the regular granting cycle. Grant awards to eligible applicants may be awarded for up to $2000and are contingent on the availability of Norman Arts Council funds. Check with the NAC office for availability of funds and to ensure eligibility for your project before submitting a SOS grant proposal. 

REVIEW CRITERIA:  The NAC is seeking applications for arts programs that are: 

·  Equitable: The NAC funds programs that seek diverse, equitable, and inclusive groups of artists and audiences, expanding the considerations of what “equity” means in the City of Norman, OK. 

·  Excellent: Program is original, innovative, of exceptional quality, and of enduring value.

·  Educational: Program serves to educate the direct audience and wider community through outreach that goes beyond presentation. 

·  Enticing: Program(s) will attract visitors to Norman or entice new Norman audiences to participate/attend.

Applicants will not be disqualified for not meeting all the criteria. It is encouraged, however, to try to meet as many as possible and to address the criteria directly in the proposal.

FUNDS MAY NOT BE REQUESTED FOR: 

·  Fund-raising events

·  Grants to pay existing debts or for the purchase of capital improvements or equipment

·  Programs not accessible to the general public

·  Programs performed in direct conjunction with a religious service

·  Indirect costs, other than administrative costs directly related to a program (not to exceed 20% of the requested funds).

FUNDING LIMITS: SOS grants may be requested for up to $2,000. A single organization may not apply for SOS funds more than three times in a calendar year. 

MATCHING REQUIREMENT: There is no matching requirement for SOS 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.

COMPLETE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to completing the online narrative, applicant will be required to upload the following support materials:

• NAC Budget worksheet (download at https://normanarts.org/grants/sudden-opportunity-support )
• 501(c)3 exemption letter
• Current annual budget
• Current list of board of directors and officers

·  Copy of Current Secretary of State Charitable Registration Certificate

·  Copy of OU Departmental description as found in the University Handbook (OU applicants only)