Goal of Regranting

The goal of the San Benito County Arts Council’s Regranting Program is to develop and promote cultural and artistic growth in San Benito County.

Project Guidelines

• Proposed projects must be relevant to and for the benefit of San Benito County residents.
• Projects must encourage artistic and/or cultural expression, interaction and awareness in the visual, literary, performing (i.e. music, dance) and/or traditional arts.
• Projects must demonstrate quality, originality and creativity through artistic production.

In 2011, the Arts Council distributed five awards, totaling $2,300, to arts organizations in San Benito County to promote the arts, engage in artistic production and encourage community participation.  Recipients included the:

• San Benito Stage Company
• Calpulli Iztapapalotl Danza Azteca
• Hollister Art League
• Aromas Hills Artisans
• Mr. O’s Academy of the Arts

For more information about the Arts Council’s Regranting Program, please contact Jennifer at info@sanbenitoarts.org or 636-2787

Grant Application Guidelines

Applicants will be required to submit the following:

1. Grant application cover sheet
2. One-page narrative describing the proposed project
3. Budget that shows 1) overall cost of the project 2) how SBC Arts Council funds will be used and 3) source and amount of any matching funds or “in-kind” donations
4. One paragraph description of organization’s mission, history & goals (For arts organizations only)
5. Resumé (For individual artists only)

Application is closed (deadline was August 5, 2011)

Criteria

• Does the project provide access to high quality artistic experiences for San Benito County residents?
• Does the project demonstrate initiative, innovation, creativity and potential for excellence?
• Is the project well-planned, structured and organized to ensure success?
• Does the project have a realistic budget, including the use of other resources?

Fill out and submit your Re-granting Application OnLine Here