To apply to this grant program, first carefully review the Challenge Guidelines and Instructions.

All applications to this program must be made through OASIS (Online Arts Services and Information System). For more information on what OASIS is and how to apply using OASIS, visit the OASIS support site.

The Challenge Grant opens (will be available in OASIS) approximately eight weeks prior to the deadline dates.

Deadlines

Program Opens: July 6, 2007

The program open date is the date the application and guidelines will be available

Deadline: September 6, 2007

This deadline is for projects that will take place between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

Applications must be submitted online by midnight on the deadline date.

How is the grant reviewed?

• All applications are first reviewed by Division staff.
• Then a peer review panel will independently evaluate each eligible application based on the primary review criteria (as stated in the guidelines).
• The panel will then convene in a public meeting to review the applications and form a Priority List for funding recommendations.
• The Priority List is submitted to the Secretary of State for approval.
• The List is then submitted to the next legislative session for funding approval.