Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 82-7-8 - Grant Levels8.1. Grant Levels. -- The amount of funds available for grants in the Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources category may vary from year to year. The Commission shall determine the number and amount of grants to be awarded each year based on funds available. An applicant may be awarded a grant for a lesser amount than requested at the discretion of the Commission.8.2. Phased Projects. -- Applicants with projects that include multi-year phases may apply for funding for up to three consecutive years. An applicant may not receive more than a total of $750,000, cumulative, for phased projects. Eligible organizations may apply for grants for qualified projects at the following levels: (a) Level 1, $2,500 to $24,999; (b)Level 2, $25,000 to $49,999; (c) Level 3, $50,000 to $99,999; and, (d) Level 4, $100,000 to $299,999; (e) Level 5 $300,000 to $500,000.8.3. Fast Track ADA and Emergency Grants. -- The Commission shall reserve the amount of $100,000 from the previous fiscal year's accumulated funds for the purpose of responding to smaller renovation and construction projects to comply with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and regulations concerning access to public buildings for people with disabilities, and to answer emergency needs when damage to arts and history museum infra-structure or sudden failure of equipment may result in harm to arts and history collections and public safety. 8.3.1. Fast Track ADA and Emergency Grant levels shall be limited to amounts between $2,000 and $10,000; matching funds requirements apply to these grants; only one grant per fiscal year to any eligible arts organization or history museum. The Commission shall return any funds remaining unexpended from the Fast Track and Emergency Grant reserve in one fiscal year to the general capital grant fund for the next fiscal year.8.3.2. Fast Track ADA and Emergency grants shall be made at the recommendation of the Director of Arts with approval by the Commission on the Arts.8.4. Applicants (other than applicants for multi year, phased projects) receiving awards at level 4 or above are not eligible to re-apply to the Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources Program for a period of two years following the end of the grant year in which they last received funding.8.5. Applicants (other than applicants for multi year, phased projects) receiving awards at level 5 or above are not eligible to re-apply for a period of three years following the end of the grant year in which they last received funding. Re-application may only be made for a new project which demonstrates significant public arts and history museum programming benefit beyond the achievements of the earlier project.