There are three grant categories for this funding program. Project Assistance grants support exhibits, performances, workshops, the creation of public art, audience services and the creation of new works. Technical Assistance grants provide access to professional expertise and training in an arts discipline or arts administration. Organizational Support grants fund staff support, supplies, materials, rent and other eligible administrative and program costs for arts organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

This funding year non-profit organizations and government entities applied for $1,000-$10,000 per application and were able to submit up to two applications. Non-profit arts organizations applying for Organizational Support were able to request up to 25% of their previous year's operating budget, not to exceed a total grant award of $10,000. No cash match was required. The DAF FY 2009 application deadline was Friday, June 13, 2008 for projects taking place between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009. Free Grant Application Assistance Workshops were held April 14-30, 2008. Grants Panelists Review Meetings were held August 11, 13 and 15, 2008 at the Acadiana Arts Council. Applicants were incouraged to attend (as audience only) and were restricted from participating in the actual panel review process.

A total of $333,183 was awarded to 52 of the 60 eligible applications received from throughout the eight parishes comprising Acadiana's Region 4. This is a $55,570 increase provided to the Acadiana Arts Council for regranting this grant round.

If you have any questions please contact Gwen Richard, Community Development Director of the Acadiana Arts Council at 337-233-7060 or Gwen@AcadianaArtsCouncil.org