DEWD FY26 Operating Grant Application

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A. General Information

Organization Name*

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

ZIP Code + Four

Street Address (if different)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

ZIP Code + Four

Federal Taxpayer Identification Number*

Organization Phone*

Include area code

Website*

Date of Incorporation*

Date

Authorizing Official Designated to Sign Legal Agreements*

Authorizing Official Title*

Executive Director, CEO, President

Authorizing Official’s Phone *

Include area code and extension

Authorizing Official’s Mobile Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Authorizing Official’s Email Address*

example@example.com

Grant Contact Person *

Dr. Mr. Ms.

Contact Person's Title*

Contact Person's Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Contact Person's Mobile Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Contact Person's Email Address*

example@example.com

Maryland Jurisdiction (County) of Your Organization’s Primary Performance/Exhibit/Program Space (Where 50 percent or more of activities are held*

Baltimore CountyBaltimore CityOther (Specify County)

Grant Request Amount

Enter the total amount requested.*

What percentage of the organization’s total operating budget is represented by the requested amount? *

The requested amount must not exceed 15 percent of applicant's total operating expense budget.

B. Impact of Applicant's Programs

Answer the following based on an average year over the past five years.

Whom does your organization primarily serve? Check all that apply.*

How many of the following participated in or benefitted from your programs?*

What was the attendance at your site?*

Note: For the final report, please track the residence of your participants and attendees.

If there was no “attendance,” please explain. (Maximum 100 words)

0/100

Employment at your organization as of September 1, 2023:*

	Full Time	Part Time
Administrative
Artistic
Baltimore County Residents
Education
Technical
Other (Specify)
Total Employees

Volunteers at your organization as of September 1, 2023:*

Narrative Questions

Please follow the word limit in this section. In longer sections, bulleted lists are appreciated. Additional narrative attachments will not be accepted.

State your organization’s mission. (Maximum 200 words)*

0/200

Describe your organization’s services. What specific, tactical activities does your organization carry out to fulfill the mission? Examples may include performances, exhibits, publications, seminars, public advocacy, etc. Provide the number of instances during a time frame (e.g., four newsletters per calendar year). If your organization is awarded this grant, this section will be incorporated as part of the grant agreement between Baltimore County and your organization. (Maximum 500 words) *

0/500

Provide examples of your services that are available to view or listen to on your website or in other publications, YouTube or other file-sharing site. Provide audio or video samples by listing the URL below. Do not send DVDs, CDs or other media. *

Optional Brochures: If desired, up to three brochures or other supporting materials may be uploaded as PDF documents.

Describe any new programming and activities planned for 2025 and 2026. (Maximum 300 words)*

0/300

How does your organization serve Baltimore County residents? Give specific examples of programs and outreach to Baltimore County residents and programs taking place in the County. If applicable, include a list of partnerships with County-based organizations or government agencies. (Maximum 400 words)*

0/400

How does your organization specifically meet the needs of Baltimore County youth and students ages 5 to 19? If your organization has an educational component, briefly describe how it engaged Baltimore County youth. List any schools and organizations with whom you worked in this regard. If not applicable, write N/A. (Maximum 300 words)*

0/300

Describe your multicultural engagement and programming; include outreach to and support of minority artists. How is your organization proactively reaching out to meet the needs of underserved, marginalized and diverse populations who by virtue of their age, income, locale, physical or developmental ability, or any other characteristic, have fewer opportunities, less visibility and limited access to programs available to the general public? (Maximum 400 words)*

0/400

What is the price range for admission to your programs (exclusive of one-time events) based on the following types of admission:*

Is your organization a Maryland State Department of Education State-Aided Institution (SAI)?*

YesNo

How much funding did you receive in FY 2023?*

Is the facility at which your primary programs and activities take place accessible to persons with disabilities? To be eligible for a Baltimore County grant, primary program locations must be ADA-accessible.*

YesNo

If your answer is no, please explain briefly. (Maximum 50 words)*

0/50

Do any of your activities take place at Baltimore County schools, senior centers, libraries, recreation centers, PAL centers, County parks or performance venues?*

YesNo

List any locations where you plan to add programming in 2025 and 2026.*

Ability of the Applicant to Carry Out Services

D. Governance

Organizational Document 1: Attach a PDF file of your current Board of Directors/Advisory Board list. Please label this file: FY25 [Name of Organization] Board*

Organizational Document 2: Attach a PDF file of your IRS tax exempt status letter. Please label this file: FY25 [Name of Organization] IRS*

What efforts have you made to improve the diversity and equity of employees and members of the governing Board? (Maximum 200 words)*

0/200

Ability of the Applicant to Carry Out Services

E. Budget

1. Summary

For the items, “Operating Revenue” and “Operating Expense” below, do not include capital expenses (new building, renovation) or any one-time or extraordinary income (capital campaign). Also, do not include from both revenue and expense any amounts that are re-granted to other organizations.

Organization Fiscal Year

Calendar Year*

Fiscal Year*

From Date*

To Date*

Operating*

	Actual FY2023	Actual FY2024	Projected FY2025	Projected FY2026
Operating Revenue
Operating Expense

For the following budget details, provide an explanation of no more than 50 words for any line item that increases or decreases by 20 percent or more (in an attachment).

Budget Detail: Revenues*

	Actual FY2023	Actual FY2024	Projected FY2025	Projected FY2026
Membership Dues
Ticket Sales
Contracted Service
Other Earned Income
Corporate Donations
Individual Donations
Foundation Donations
Anne Arundel County Grants
Baltimore City Grants
Baltimore County Grants
Carroll County Grants
Harford County Grants
Howard County Grants
Other City/County Grants
Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland State Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Investment Income
Other Revenue
Revenue Subtotal
In-Kind Revenue (Items over $1,000 must be itemized. Submit a PDF file as an attachment with this information in the field below)
Total Revenue

List the name of any other Maryland State Grant sources below and indicate the amount.

	Name of State Grant	Actual FY2023	Actual FY2024	Projected FY2025	Projected FY2026
Source 1
Source 2

List the name of any other Federal State Grant sources below and indicate the amount.

	Name of Federal Grant	Actual FY2023	Actual FY2024	Projected FY2025	Projected FY2026
Source 1
Source 2

In-Kind Donations Document: Upload the itemized list of In-Kind items over $1,000, if applicable.

Expenses*

	Actual FY2023	Actual FY2024	Projected FY2025	Projected FY2026
Administrative Salaries
Artist-Performer Salaries or Fees
Program Costs (Nonpersonnel)
Travel/Transportation
Promotion/Advertising
Fundraising expenses (Nonpersonnel)
Office Supplies and Expenses
Mortgage/Facilities Rental
Insurance
Debt Service
Depreciation
Total Expenses

Other Expenses: Itemize any expense over $1,000 below

	Type of Expense	Actual FY2023	Actual FY2024	Projected FY2025	Projected FY2026
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Source 5
Source 6
Source 7
Source 8
Total Expenses

About the Financial Information Attachment

This is for new applicants only. Applicants who have submitted their FY24 Final Report to Baltimore County will already be providing this and do not need to resubmit.

If you are requesting under $10,000 in operating grant funding—You must submit a financial statement from the most recently completed budget year.
If you are requesting between $10,001 and $35,000 in grant funding—You must submit a Financial Statement Review or an Audited Financial Statement by an independent CPA from the most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.
If you are requesting more than $35,001—You must submit an Audited Financial Statement.

FY24 Financial Statement: Upload the financial information attachment described above that applies to you. Upload with FY24 Final Report in the name.*

Upload your Baltimore County Application for Financial Assistance Form.*

F. Certificate of Nondiscrimination

I (We) agree to the following as a condition of receiving a grant from Baltimore County:

Participation in the program related to this grant is open to the public.
The organization will not deny any person participation in the program based on race, creed, sex, age, political affiliation, marital status, religion, national origin or disability.
The organization will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other antidiscrimination laws and indemnify the County against responsibility for actions taken by the Grantee that fail to honor these laws.
There will be no religious or political theme or content in the program, except when strictly a matter of artistic or historical expression.

I have read and agree to the certificate of nondiscrimination.*

I agree.

Signature*