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2018 LAKE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAUARTS AND CULTURE FUND GRANT APPLICATION
Lake County Visitors Bureau (LCVB)
Arts and Culture Fund
One Victoria Place,Suite 265-A
Painesville, Ohio 44077 / (440) 975-1234
Application deadline:
February 28, 2018 /
- Applications must be received in the LCVB office no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 28, 2018.
- E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please read the updated2017 LCVB Arts and CultureFund Guidelinesbefore filling out this form. /
- Answer all questions in the space provided. Do not use less than 11-point type.
- Do not exceed 12 pages in length.
- Refer to the checklist of required materials in Section 7.
SECTION 1: APPLICANT ORGANIZATION
Overview
Organization Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
County:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Web Address:
Founding Date:
Total Annual Operating Budget:
Organization Contacts
Executive Director/Authorizing Agent:
Chair, Board of Directors/Trustees:
Project Director: Name, Title and Contact Info:
Organization Type
Independent 501(c)3 / College/University / Other (specify)
Unit of Government / Chapter of national or regional organization
SECTION 2: PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Title:
One-Line Description of Project:
LCVB Arts and Culture Fund Request:
The maximum request amount is $7,000. A dollar-for-dollar (1:1) match is required (see guidelines).
Total Project Budget:
Start and End Date of Project:
Location of Project:
Have you previously applied to LCVB for this project?
Project Summary:
Please provide a 150-word (or less)
description of your project.
SECTION 3: PROJECT NARRATIVE
1. Organizational Background:
Briefly describe your organization’s mission and history, including previous experience in providing arts and culture projects or events in the community you serve.
2.Project Description:
a. Describe the project and provide specific details what your organization plans to do, how it will be accomplished, and where and when the program take place, including a detailed timeline. Note: Projects must be completed between May 1, 2017, and April 27, 2018.
b. How does the proposed project advance specific goals and/or priorities; economic, educational, social, or cultural) of the communities of Lake County and beyond? How is the project innovative or unique?
c. What value does the project deliver to the Lake County tourism industry?
d. How does the project impact Lake County’s hotel and hospitality industry?
3.Interaction with the Community:
a. Who is/are the target audience(s) for the project? What is the anticipated number of participants, or visitors to, the project? If your organization has requested funds for this project from LCVB in the past, describe past attendance in terms of numbers and evidence to this count.
b. Briefly describe strategies to market and publicize the proposed project. Describe efforts designed to attract visitors to. A marketing plan must be provided as part of the application (template provided).
4. Evaluation:
a. What specific outcomes are to be achieved? How is the success of the project defined?
b. What evaluation tool(s) will you use to measure project success? Please note: If awarded a grant, you will be required to provide evaluation data to the LCVB as a component of your final report.
c. How will the LCVB Arts and Culture Event Survey be distributed and recorded in Survey Monkey?
SECTION 4: PROJECT BUDGET
PROJECT INCOME / Anticipated / Committed / Total
LCVB Arts & Culture Fund
Corporations/Foundations
Government – Local/State/Federal
Individual/Board Contributions
In-Kind
Earned Income (fees, sales, other)
Total Project Income
PROJECT EXPENSES / LCVB Request / Matching / Total
Personnel Expenses
Contract Services/Professional Fees
Space/Equipment/Supplies/Other
Total Project Expenses
Surplus (Deficit)
SECTION 5: PROJECT BUDGET NARRATIVE
Provide a clear and concisedescriptionof budget items for which you are requesting support from the LCVB Arts and Culture Fund. For each dollar awarded from LCVB, an equivalent amount (1:1 match) must be dedicated to the project from applicant or other non-LCVB sources. Describe the source(s) of matching funds.
SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES
I certify this organization’s governing board has given formal approval for submission of this application and that all facts, figures, and representations made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Submission of this application signifies our intent to comply with all general and specific guidelines of the Lake County Visitors Bureau and restrictions imposed by the Lake County Visitors Bureau.
Executive Director/CEO/President or Chair, Board of Directors/Board of Trustees
Print name and title:
Signature: Date:
SECTION 7: ATTACHMENTS
Please review the following checklist to ensure yo necessary materials have been included. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Signatures of the applicant and/or authorized representative are required.
One (1) original plus twelve (12) stapled copies of the signed application form and marketing plan (template attached). Materials should not be packaged in notebooks or binders.The marketing plan is a critical part of the application, and a missing plan will result in an ineligible application.Each stapled application should include copies of photos where relevant.
One (1) copy of the required attachments, including:
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Evidence of tax exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service from applicant organization. If none, applicant can provide evidence of tax exemption status plus a letter of support from a fiscal sponsor; and
- List of trustees or directors and chief executive and financial officers, including names and affiliations.
- Governmental Entities
- State the type of political subdivision or other body politic classification of your organization under the Ohio Revised Code; and
- List of elected or appointed officials responsible for governance.
Forward a PDF document of the completed application including the application, photos, videos, and support material where feasible to
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Please submit application by 4:30 p.m. February 28, 2018 to:
Lake County Visitors Bureau Arts and Culture Fund
One Victoria Place, Suite 265-A, Painesville, Ohio 44077
2018 Marketing Plan Template
Instructions: Briefly complete the following information. Do not go beyond one page in length.
LCVB will consider the size and type organization when evaluating marketing plans, understanding that smaller organizations have less capacity for marketing efforts.
Organization Name:
QUESTION / ANSWER1) ObjectivesWhat are the attendance goals of your project or event for the grant period? Describe the project or event in terms of its attendance capacity. (Identify one.) / Attendance Goal (number of people): ______
How will this goal be achieved? ______
Description of attendance capacity:
☐New event in pilot phase
☐New and growing event
☐Established event, still seeking greater attendance
☐Established event at attendance capacity
2) PositioningGiven the competition, what makes your project or event great and unique to visitors?
3) Geographic ReachWhat is the most extensive geograpic area from which you think people will come for your project or event? (Identify one.) / ☐Local City
☐Lake County
☐Northeast Ohio region
☐Ohio and nearby states
☐National
4) Promotional PlanHow will people become aware of the project or event? What types of promotions and frequency will be engaged? Write “N/A” if you do not plan to use a category. / Description (be as specific as possible in identifying where promotions are planned to appear) / Number of posts, mail pieces, radio spots, etc.
Social media: Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Direct mail:
Broadcast radio (or TV):
Print publication advertisements:
News releases:
Other:
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Please submit application by 4:30 p.m. February 28, 2018 to:
Lake County Visitors Bureau Arts and Culture Fund
One Victoria Place, Suite 265-A, Painesville, Ohio 44077