Registration deadline: January 22, 2010
Application deadline: February 17, 2010

This category provides support to service organizations that offer professional services for the advancement of dance groups and individuals.  Such services may include technical assistance in administrative and/or new technological areas, cooperative management, booking and promotional services, research facilities, archival documentation, projects that utilize technology, and performance spaces.  Applicants should demonstrate how Council support would meet the needs of the professional dance field.  A paid administrator on staff is a requirement.  Support may be awarded on a multi-year basis. 

From time to time, the Council contracts with nonprofit organizations to administer targeted funding programs and technical assistance services in areas not directly funded by the Council's Programs.  These activities are carried out with funds granted through the Regrant mechanism.  Funding in the category is available only at the invitation of the Council.

Application Instructions

The online application form includes the following questions, and a project budget.  It is mandatory to complete the Events Schedule form, online, as part of this request, if appropriate.  Required support materials are listed below. 

Application Narrative Questions

Artistic/Programmatic

1. Organizational Overview
Provide a brief history of the institution and the backgrounds of the Artistic Director and/or Executive Director.

2. Program Summary
Briefly describe the service and how it relates to other programs in your organization.  If applicable, indicate the venue(s) where your programs take place. 

3. Updates/Developments
If your organization has been receiving multi-year Services to the Field support from the Dance Program, describe any significant developments or changes that took place in your services during this period. 

Managerial/Fiscal

4. Project Staff
Describe the staff, advisors and consultants providing the service, summarizing their credentials and roles.  Have there been any changes in key staff members?  If selection of project personnel is pending, describe the qualifications of individuals being sought.

5. Governance
What is the size and committee structure of the Board?

6. Finances
Describe plans, projects, and activities for meeting the expenses of this project and the role of the board in these plans. Report reasons for any significant changes in the organization's financial situation, and explain any large accumulated surplus or deficit. 

Service to the Public

7. Constituents
Describe the audience for this service, in terms of target population, volume and level of use.  Where relevant, describe how it distinguishes itself from comparable programs.  Summarize the selection process, if one is required for participation in the project. 

8. Delivery
Describe the organization's technical, administrative, and information capacity to deliver the service.  If a website, listserv, or other electronic medium is involved, how will it support the service(s) and how will it be maintained? 

9. Marketing
How is your organization marketing this service? 

10. Evaluation
Describe your methods for ongoing assessment and evaluation. If the proposed project is a one-time event, what are your intended outcomes and how will they be assessed? 

Support Materials

Support materials must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the program by the application deadline.