The California Arts Council in collaboration with the National Arts
and Disability Center at UCLA announces the availability of $500 grants for arts organizations or artists with disabilities through June 2008, as part of the "California Arts Council's Art and Technical Assistance Program". Funds may be used towards the professional development of artists and to enhance the participation of people with disabilities in the arts.

See http://nadc.ucla.edu under announcements for specific guidelines and application.

FUNDING GUIDELINES

Mini-grants for the Professional Development of Artists with Disabilities will support:
* Registration for appropriate professional conferences, workshops,
residency or classes
* Travel to exhibit, showcase or perform your work
* Services or supplies to assist the artist to complete their work

Mini-grants for Arts Organizations to Engage Artists or Audiences with
Disabilities will support:

* Activities that make use of California artists with disabilities
* Creating alternative formats for materials such as large print,
Braille, audio description, ASL interpreter, and/or captioning
* Creation of new work, new approaches, and directions
* Opportunities to discuss specific issues, and trends in the arts as
they pertain to engaging people with disabilities in the arts.
* Hiring a consultant to assist in improving your facility or services
to people with disabilities.

ELIGIBILITY

California arts organizations and artists with disabilities are
eligible to apply.

FUNDING RESTRICTIONS

For arts organizations, requests for funding must be made 60 days
prior to any planned activity or event. There are limited funds available for this program. The CAC does not fund capital expenditures or purchasing of equipment.

You are not allowed to receive funding for a service or activity for which you have previously received funds. For example, if your
organization previously received support for an ASL interpreter, these
funds are not available, however, you may request funds to make your
programs accessible in other ways.

PROGRAM PROPOSAL

Please submit a formal typewritten proposal or email attachment of no
more than three pages that includes the following:

1. Name of Applicant.
2. Name of Organization, if applicable (include address, telephone,
e-mail and fax). Please provide the name of the contact for this
activity if different than the applicant.
3. Tax ID or Social Security Number.
4. Date (s) of Activity.
5. Budget for the proposed activity including any in-kind or matching
funds used. For arts organizations, your overall project budget should
include a line item for appropriate access accommodations for
individuals with disabilities
6. Project Abstract: 350 word summary of project.
7. Brief description of the activity, program, or service.
8. Describe how you will provide information to the public or
potential participants about your program's accessibility. This should include how you will use verbal or written descriptions, or logos that describe services in promotional materials and in all forms of advertising, brochures, mailings, display ads, posters, press releases, or telephone recordings.
9. Total amount that can be requested is $500.
10. Title and signature of the applicant.

REVIEW PROCESS

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. As soon as the application is received it will be reviewed. Notification will be made no more than 1 month after the application is received.

REQUIREMENTS

Awardees will be expected to submit a 1 page final report and brief evaluation. When applicable, a copy of all publicity materials used announcing the availability of the accommodation service provided. The National Arts and Disability Center at UCLA and California Arts
Council logos should be printed on all materials and/or credited for providing support.

SEND APPLICATION TO:

Beth Stoffmacher
Technical Assistance Coordinator
The National Arts and Disability Center
Tarjan Center
University of California Los Angeles
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, St. 3310
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6967

CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: (310) 825-5054
Fax: (310) 794-1143
E-mail: bstoffmacher@mednet.ucla.edu