AAMP Application for Funding
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1. You must be 18 years or older to complete this application. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to fill it out for them.
I am at least 18 years old.*
2. We do not fund travel, hotel or food expenses, taxidermy, tanning, or anything involving dead animals, or any art that breaks copyright laws.
I have read and understand.*
3. We offer funding for the arts only. We define art as “something created by a person, using imagination, that is beautiful or that expresses or communicates important ideas or emotions.”
We DO fund:
Visual Arts – Ceramics, drawing, film making, painting, photography, sculpting, fiber arts, graphic arts, mixed media and collage.
Literary Arts – Fiction, drama, poetry, storytelling, prose and songwriting.
Performing Arts – Dance, music, theater/acting, puppetry, choreography, lighting and sound, magic, singing/chorus/choir, and comedy.
If what you are asking for funding for is not listed above, we likely won't fund it. However, if you feel strongly about it, you may contact us via our contact page to inquire.
If what you are asking for funding for is already on the list of things we do NOT fund, we will NOT fund it.
I have read and understand.*
4. We expect you to be honest with your answers.
I have read and understand.*
5. Our funding is “needs based”. Please fill out all questions regarding your financial or mental health needs and any special circumstances. All information will be kept confidential.
I have read and understand.*
6. Our funding is limited and will be distributed (children prioritized) based on need in the following Ohio counties: Athens, Meigs, Vinton, Hocking, Perry and Morgan.
If you are outside of the counties that we fund BUT the funds you request would be used within the counties that we fund, please contact us. (Example, I don't live in a county that you fund, but I want to take lessons, or purchase an instruments in a county that you DO fund)
I have read and understand.*
7. Should you receive funding, we will follow up with you with a short questionnaire after about a year. We ask that you respond in a timely manner. This information helps to raise funds for future recipients. All information will be kept confidential .
I have read and understand.*
8. Applications will be discussed at the next scheduled board meeting, which is usually held on the first Monday of each month. We will be in touch shortly after to let you know if your request was approved or not. Funding can take up to 90 days. If funding is needed sooner than that, please let us know.
I have read and understand.*
9. We respond via email so that we have a written records of correspondence. We ask that you respond to emails in a timely manner as we may request more information or have additional questions. Applicants that do not reply to emails may have their applications delayed or dismissed. Please check spam filters if you do not receive a response to your application within 6 weeks of applying. The emails will arrive from this email address: athensartistsmemorialproject@gmail.com.
I have read and understand.*
10. Funding is awarded in the form of equipment, instruments, lessons/classes, scholarships to schools, supplies/materials, etc. We do not award money directly to individuals.
I have read and understand.*
11. Funding/items may be picked up during our board meetings. We will contact you with the date and time of the next meeting. In rare occasions we may make other arrangements, if necessary .
I have read and understand.*
12. We are not affiliated with any other arts organizations and operate with our own guidelines.
I have read and understand.*
13. All required questions must be answered or the application will be dismissed.
I have read and understand.*
14. Athens Artists Memorial Project requests a promotional photo be taken when the recipient receives their funding/items. A parent or guardian may stand in for the recipient if they under the age of 18 . AAMP uses these photos for promotional purposes to raise funds for future recipients. A photo release form will be required.
I agree.*
15. Our funding is limited, based on need, and requires a majority vote from the board of directors. The board of directors reserve the right to decline any funding requests for any reason that the majority of the board agrees upon . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sexuality, gender, religion, age, nationality, disability, marital status, or military status.
I have read and understand.*
16. If funding is granted, we may have requests for more information or actions on your part. If applicant does not respond to these within 90 days, their funding may be rescinded and reallocated. (For example: we offer to fund guitar lessons and ask applicant to set up a meeting with a member of our board, the applicant and the applicants guitar teacher to hand over funding and get a promotional photo...but the applicant doesn't set up the meeting within 90 days, their funds may be rescinded.)
I have read and understand.*
17. We generally limit funding to $500 or less for individuals and $1000 or less for groups. On very rare occasions we may waive this limit.
I have read and understand.*
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Are you applying for yourself or another individual?*Myself Other Individual
Have you applied for funding previously?*Yes No
Your Name*
Address*
Email*
Your Phone Number (We may text as well as email you)*
Age of person receiving the funding*
If applying for another individual, what is your relationship to them?
If you are applying for another, is their contact information different from yours?Yes No
If yes, their name:
Their address:
Their email:
Gender of the person receiving the funding:*Male Female Gender Neutral Prefer not to say
School district the grant applicant attends:*Alexander Local Schools Athens City Schools Federal Hocking Local Schools Nelsonville-York City Schools Trimble Local Schools Other
If 'Other', explain:
Please describe what you are requesting funding for:*
Amount of funding requested:*We generally award individual donations to $500 or under.
Is the recipient currently taking lessons or participating in the arts? If yes, where/from whom?*
Please describe your financial need and any special circumstances:*
How did you hear about The Athens Artists Memorial Project?*
