Artist's Project Application

** This application form is for NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship's no­fee quarterly application cycle. If you are seeking an Out of Cycle review please contact sponsorship@nyfa.org**

Application must include the following:

project description

budget

fundraising strategy

resume

work samples / support materials

letters of support

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSArtist projects and emerging organizations must have a minimum budget of $15,000. This money need not be committed before applying for fiscal sponsorship or being accepted into the NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship program.

Applicants must have a US Social Security Number or federally registered EIN number.

Applicants cannot be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program.

Project must be non­profit in nature with a measurable public benefit. Applications that are for­profit in nature will not be considered.

For accepted projects, NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship charges an 8% administrative fee, $100 contract fee, and a $50 annual renewal fee.

NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship is NOT a grant program. No funds will be awarded by applying to this program. Fiscal Sponsorship is a financial and administrative tool to help projects expand their fundraising capabilities, you can learn more here (https://www.nyfa.org/Content/Show/Frequently­Asked­Questions).

Emerging organizations must be incorporated — or in the process of incorporating — as a nonprofit on the state level. Emerging organizations (EOs) should complete an Emerging Organization Application, if you are an EO you should

leave this application and select the EO application category.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about fiscal sponsorship, NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship's processes, and other benefits, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (https://www.nyfa.org/Content/Show/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions) page.

NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Application GuideThis resource mimics the look and feel of our online application. Simply follow the instructions in each text box. Questions? Email sponsorship@nyfa.org.

Email *

Project Title *

Phone Number *

Website

Discipline *

How did you hear about the NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship program? *

Other Contact Name

Artist/Project Director Name *Enter the name of the lead artist/project director. This person will be considered the contract holder. There can only be ONE contract holder per-fiscal sponsorship agreement

Organization Name

If you will be applying using an LLC EIN number, please list its name.

If you have a collaborator on this project, please list their name here

Limit: 75 words

Email

Project Summary *

Estimated Project Completion Date *If ongoing, please list "ongoing"

Project Narrative *This section is for you to provide a clear and comprehensive project narrative. It should include: - Realistic project goals.- Timeline reflecting planning and implementation of the project.- Description of the audience that the project is designed to attract.- Plans for promoting, publicizing and/or disseminating the project.- Identification of performance or exhibition venues, if relevant.- If the project is based on copyrighted material, include a statementconcerning clearance rights. (1000 words max)

Please provide a summary of your project description, 75 words or less.

- Include costs for all activities listed in your Project Narrative.- Ex: Fees for artistic and administrative personnel, travel, accommodations, materials, equipment, and space rental.- Include budget notes when necessary to help clarify how you arrived at the listed amounts, such as: $10,000 Artist fees(5 artists @ $500 per week for 4 weeks).

BUDGET INCOME: List all sources of income for the project. - Include contributed funds, earned income and in-kind contributions (in-kind contributions are non-cash contributions ofgoods and services, and must be reflected on both the expense and income sides of your budget.)- Indicate specific sources and amounts of funds, and indicate whether each is committed (already received) or projected(you have apply or intend to apply).- Include budget notes when necessary.- Income should be EQUAL to the expenses listed in your budget.

Project Budget InstructionsYou must provide both income and expense information in your budget. We require a budget minimum of $15,000, you do NOT need to have the funds raised at the time of application.

Total Project Budget *Please enter the amount of your total project budget

Project Budget *Upload your full project budget that includes income and expenses.

BUDGET EXPENSES: List all costs associated with your project.

The Fundraising Strategy *

Principal Staff Information *Include resumes for principal artistic and/or administrative staff, and indicate each person’s role in the project in the file name. Up to 5 files may be uploaded. Principal staff should demonstrate ability to complete project goals.

Select up to 5 files to attach. No files have been attached yet.

Support Material SamplesPlease provide samples of previous work or a work­in­progress by the principal artists. You may submit a total of ten items. Work samples should be recent (from the past five years), of high quality and as relevant to the project as possible.

Please only upload support material samples you feel represent your work and the project for which you are applying.

Please do not mail work samples, this online application can accept many different kinds of file types so you should upload your work sample to this application.

Image dimensions must be not be larger than 1240 x 1240 pixels, and the resolution should be 72 dpi. For best results, save in the sRGB color space. Images will be shown in the order they are uploaded, and make sure to note proper orientation, if not obvious.

Manuscripts must be in English, and the artist is responsible for the translation; however the artist does not need to be the translator.

Video files and audio files can be uploaded to this application, however keep in mind that the panel views a large volume of material in quick succession; it is very important that you select your strongest work.

Please list your work sample descriptions below. If uploading multiple work samples, please make an itemized list that corresponds with the order in which the files are uploaded. If uploading a video or audio file and you would like the panel to pay close attention to certain segments from the file (ex: minute 1:22 to 2:45) please indicate in the description below.

Make sure to include a Support Material Sample Description. This blurb should describe your work sample, and its relevance to your proposed project, in less than 50 words.

Acceptable file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, jpg, jpeg, gif, mp3, mp4, m4a, zip, tif, tiff, png, wpf, odt, wav, mov, xls, wpd, ppt, pptx, avi, mpg, xlsx, sib, mus, 3gp, flv, webm, mobi, epub, wmv, key, ogg, aac, flac, aiff, wma, mkv, musx.

In this section, write a narrative overview of how you intend to raise money for your project. - Include a fundraising timeline in this description.- Describe why the sources of income you listed in your budget arefeasible and appropriate for your project.- Describe how fiscal sponsorship will help you achieve yourfundraising goals.

Support Material Sample Descriptions *

Letter of Support *

This section is used for uploading letters from key members/aspects of the project. A letter of support is from an individual or business that will be directly supporting the creation of your project. Strong letters of support add legitimacy to any claims made in your narrative and fundraising strategy.

Some examples are, but not limited to:

- Possible funders.

- Venues where your project will take place.

- Professionals in the field who will be advising or supporting your project.

- Letters from past professional connections showing you know how to execute the stated projectplan or fundraising strategy, etc. This should be specific to your project, rather than a generalizedletter.

Up to 3 letters can be submitted but, AT LEAST ONE LETTER OF SUPPORT IS MANDATORY.

Submit Save Draft

Please list brief descriptions for each support material sample provided. List in the order uploaded.

If submitting a video or audio file, please indicate certain segmentsyou wish the panel to pay close attention to.

This blurb should describe your work sample, and its relevance to your proposed project, in less than 50 words.

(limit 500 words)