Four Friends Grant Fund for Artists & Art Educators

Application Process

Applications may be submitted online at any time. The Chairman of the Four Friends Committee will convene the committee as per availability. Grant review and scoring may be conducted online or by other electronic means, if necessary. The Committee may offer partial funding at its discretion.

Required Application Elements:

1. Contact Information:
- Title (Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Dr.)
- First and Last Name
- Telephone Number
- Email Address
- Mailing Address
- Street Address
- City and Zip Code
- Resident County
- Website Address

2. Proposal Information:
- Describe the activity, succinctly but clearly
- Describe the impact of the activity for the artist or the project
- Description of how you will "pay it forward" in the community by means of a workshop, performance, demonstration or other activity
- Documentation (for conferences, etc., document structured/documented activities and how the activity was selected)
- Amount Requested (up to $1,500)
- Detailed budget including total cost (travel, equipment, and other sources of funding)

3. Supporting Materials:
- Resume or CV of applicant
- If others are involved, attach a letter of commitment and support for the request

4. Certification:
- Certification that all information is true and correct
- Consent to accuracy of information
- MCA Membership Certification (must be a current member)

Selection Criteria:

The Committee will evaluate applications based on:

Final Report Requirement:

Grantees must complete a final report within 60 days of project completion, including: