Mentoring Program for Folklife and Traditional Arts

Application Process

1. Required Information:
- Applicant name, title/occupation, organization, email, phone, address
- Mentor name, title/occupation, organization, email, phone
- Mentor CV or resume (file upload, max 50 MB)

2. Application Questions:
- Which program component are you applying for? (Consultancies, Folk Artist Mentoring, Professional Development Exchanges, or Professional Development)
- When do you expect to meet with the mentor?
- Detailed description of proposed consultancy/exchange
- Explain why you need the mentor's assistance or professional development exchange
- What do you hope to learn?
- How will the project help with your folklife and traditional arts programs?
- Details of how consultancy/exchange will be carried out (meeting frequency, use of each meeting, detailed work plan with timeline)
- Who will benefit directly from this program?
- Will there be long-term benefits?
- Have you received a grant from NYSCA for this project? (Yes/No)

3. Budget Breakdown:
- Consulting fee (to be paid directly to mentor): $1-$10,000
- Public transportation (specific costs)
- Auto mileage: specify number of miles @ $0.655/mile
- Lodging: specify number of nights and rate per night
- Grand total

4. Quick Response Option:
- Select if expedited response needed (faster than 6 weeks)
- Must explain reason for quick response request

5. Submission: Online application form available at nyfolklore.org/services/mentoring/application-form/