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Registration deadline: January
22, 2010
Application deadline:
April 12, 2010
Independent Projects is the Program's individual artist category. Applications are submitted through a sponsoring organization and are exempt from the Council's four-request limit. Independent projects originate with the individual, not a sponsoring nonprofit. The Independent Projects category supports innovative projects by professionals (or teams of professionals) in the design, planning and historic preservation fields that advance the fields and contribute to the public's understanding of the built environment. Previously funded projects have included the development of design prototypes, historical studies of building types, critical and theoretical analyses, explorations of new technology for the design fields, and product development.
Note: Applications in this category go directly to panel and are not subject to staff review.
Individuals whose work is not widely known are encouraged to apply. Individuals may consult with Program staff for assistance in finding a sponsoring organization.Funds awarded for Independent Projects are not fellowships. All funded projects are awarded the full amount requested up to $10,000. In addition, sponsoring organizations are eligible to receive an administrative fee of $750 for each funded project.
Eligibility Criteria
Only design, planning and historic preservation professionals who are New York State residents are eligibleIndividuals may be associated with only one project request per year
Student projects are not eligible
NYSCA funds cannot be used for out-of-state travel expenses
Evaluative Criteria
Project's potential to make a significant impact on the work of the individual and/or the fieldProject's potential to contribute to increased public awareness and appreciation of the built environment
Application Instructions
The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Please use the Budget Notes section to explain the various income and expense items. Required support materials are listed below.
Application Narrative Questions
1. Project Overview
Describe the project for which you are requesting support.
2. Project
Coordination
How will work be delegated or coordinated if more than one person is
involved?
3. Project
Accessibility
How will your project be made accessible to the public?
Budget note: Project budgets should include only the designer's fee and other project-related expenses (up to $10,000), and the administrative fee of $750 per project.
Support Materials
Support material must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Program by the application deadline. If you want support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.
1. Relevant resumés. (hard copy)
2. Up to 15 images on a CD-ROM with a brief script, representative of recent work and of the proposed project; and/or alternative visual or written material as applicable to the request. (Powerpoint preferred)
3. Documented permission to use the site, for those projects intended for installation in public spaces
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