OPEN DATE: June 21, 2012
CLOSE DATE: August 3, 2012 at 12noon (late applications will NOT  be considered)

LOG IN  - NOTE: GRANT CLOSED AUGUST 3, 2012 at 12:00pm. If you submitted a grant proposal, you should have received a confirmation email. Applicants will be notified about their grant status by September 25, 2012.
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The Department of Arts & History Grant fund for fiscal year 2013 (October 1, 2012-September 30, 2013) will include the PAC³ grant funds. These combined funds will be dedicated to supporting projects that directly correlate with one or more BOISE 150 themes. Individuals and cultural organizations with projects, events, or initiatives that will take place during the 2013 calendar year are encouraged to apply. (Projects that take place between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012 will also be considered. Please discuss with Arts & History staff prior to starting your application.)

WORKSHOPS
The Department will offer workshops to provide overview information about the grant program and how it relates to BOISE 150, guidance on submitting strong proposals, and answers to your questions. We recommend attending a workshop, but please know we are happy to discuss your projects with you regardless of whether you can make one of these dates:

• Workshop 1 -Thursday, June 28, 6:00 pm-7:00pm, Boise Public Library (Main), Hayes Auditorium (715 S. Capitol Blvd.)
• Workshop 2 - Monday, July 9, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Foothills Room, City Hall (150 N. Capitol Blvd)
• Workshop 3 - Thursday, July 12, 6:00 pm-7:00pm, Boise Public Library (Main), Hayes Auditorium (715 S. Capitol Blvd.)
• Workshop 4 - Friday, July 13, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Foothills Room, City Hall (150 N. Capitol Blvd)

BOISE 150 THEMES:
ENTERPRISE - Boise became a thriving community despite its geographic isolation through building infrastructure, such as roads, rail, irrigation canals, homes, and businesses.  With this foundation, entrepreneurs forged an economic base that continues to evolve today.
ENVIRONMENT  - Boiseans irrigated and manipulated arid land as well as used other natural resources to provide livelihoods and establish permanent settlement. Many residents have also cultivated a love for our natural surroundings and outdoor recreation. Sometimes these uses and values coexist harmoniously; sometimes they conflict. In addition, national and regional policies affect the local environment.
COMMUNITY - Native Americans lived in and around Boise for thousands of years and continue to do so today. Many other cultures, religions, ethnic groups, civic organizations, and neighborhoods, also call Boise home and all contribute to the city's collective identity.

For more information on BOISE 150 see www.boise150.org.

ELIGIBILITY
Those who apply for funding must have a project that is primarily arts or history-related and produce work of artistic or historical merit related to one or more of the BOISE 150 themes (see above).  Applicants do not need to be a non-profit organization or have official tax-exempt status.

The following may apply for funding:

• Individuals
• Arts, cultural or history organizations (State of Idaho organizations will be considered on an ad hoc basis)
• Educational and community organizations
• Businesses

Although the applicant need not be from Boise, the projects or resulting programs must be presented within the Boise City Limits (see map).  Projects originating in Garden City must include partners and/or participants from Boise.

City of Boise employees are not eligible for funding through this program.

The Department of Arts & History is committed to supporting cultural endeavors in the City of Boise without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, political opinion, national origin, familial status, mental and physical disability, gender identity, and source of income or disability status.

TYPES OF PROJECTS
The A&H grant program will fund, as an example:

• Art projects
• Historical commemorative projects 
• Documentaries
• Exhibits
• Performances
• Walking tours
• Planning, research, experimental, or untested projects
• Publications (brochures, monologues, booklets, etc.)
• Equipment

 The following types of projects are ineligible and will NOT be considered for funding:

• Organizations or projects with a religious or political affiliation
• Capital campaigns and endowment funds, lobbying or fundraiseres
• Capital improvements, such as renovation or construction
• Real estate acquisition
• Organizations that receive in-kind support from the City of Boise such as facility rental
• Emergencies
• Efforts to influence elections directly or indirectly
• Travel
• Loans

RECOMMENDATIONS
We encourage you to discuss your grant proposal with us prior to submitting your application. Please do so before July 20, 2012 so we have enough time to respond before the August 3, 2012 deadline.

For projects that would benefit from historical research and archival management, consider hiring a professional historian. The Department of Arts & History staff can provide a list of historians beginning in September 2012.

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant will also provide funding opportunities for BOISE 150 related legacy projects. This program is expected to open in mid-September 2012 for 2013 projects.

EVALUATION 
A review panel will evaluate applications based on the following components:

• An understanding of BOISE 150 goals and the incorporation of one or more BOISE 150 themes (enterprise, environment, and community).
• Project management competence.
• Community involvement or access (such as reaching different demographics for events and performances; legacy projects such as research or public art can also meet this criteria).
• The amount requested in relationship to the overall budget (request must be less than 50% of full budget).

REQUIREMENTS

• Application narrative must be submitted online. Hard copies of the application in any format will not be accepted.
• If awarded funding, applicants must be willing and able to sign an agreement to indemnify the City against any and all liability and indicate applicant's full acceptance and assumption of responsibility for all federal, state, local, and venue legal responsibilities related to the project included but not limited to liability insurance, workers' comp insurance, and permits.
• Recipients need to be aware that 20% of the funding will be held until the completion of the project and submission of final reports.
• The BOISE 150 logo and Department of Arts & History logo must be included on all promotional materials produced after award notification date, be thanked verbally when possible, and provide comp tickets when requested for purposes of evaluation.
• Award recipients must fill out a W-9 form (either as an individual or organization).

REMINDER: Applicants are encouraged to consult with A&H staff about their projects  up to two weeks prior to the deadline to discuss ideas, answer questions, and support the submission of successful proposals. Staff will not review project drafts submitted after July 20, 2012.

Staff Contacts for the Arts & History Grant (FY 2013, BOISE 150 focus)
Terri Schorzman (Director) - 208.433.5672
Amy Fackler (Cultural Programs Manager) - 208.433.5675

TDD/TTY (800) 377-3529.

Grant Review Process