R2010-027 - 2010-02-22 No Action Taken RESOLUTION NO. R2010-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
REVENUES TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT
CULTURAL AND FINE ARTS PROGRAMS IN THE CITY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of Hotel/Motel
Tax Revenue, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, to establish a grant program to support
cultural and fine arts programs in the City by providing grants not to exceed $5,000 each,
awarded based on merit, to non-profit organizations within the City that offer programs to
promote cultural and/or fine arts.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 1st day of March, A.D., 2010.
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Cultural Arts in Pearland
Grant Program
Grant Application&Guidelines
The City of Pearland Parks and Recreation Department offers grants to provide funding for
projects that support Cultural Arts/Fine Arts in Pearland. The grant program is eligible to non-
profit organizations that reside within the Corporate City Limits of Pearland. The maximum
amount awarded from the grant program is$5,000 based on need.
The focus of the Cultural Arts/Fine Arts Grant Program is to assist in the development of Cultural
Arts/Fine Arts in Pearland. Programs/projects that focus on youth and/or the development of
Cultural Arts programs will receive priority over non-youth programs and non-development
programs.
Application Submission
Applications for the Cultural Arts in Pearland Grant Program will be accepted through standard
or electronic mail. Please send one copy of the completed,signed application form (see page 5)
and required attachments to:
Shawn Mosley
Marketing Manager
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr.
Pearland,Texas 77546
smosley@ci.pearland.tx.us
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted throughout the year beginning October 1st each year. A grand
total of$15,000 will be allocated for the grant program annually. Applications will be reviewed
in the order they are received. Once the total allocation for the year has been awarded,grant
applications will no longer be accepted for that year until October 1st of the following year.
Grant Awards
Grant applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis,and funding is based on the ability of
the applicant to substantiate the need for assistance and the ability to meet the evaluation
criteria. Grants will be evaluated within forty five(45)days from the time they were received
with an award decision within fifteen(15)days after final evaluation of the application.
Cultural Arts in Pearland Grant Program
Eligibility
Cultural Arts Grants are open to any non-profit organization located in the city limits of
Pearland. In order to be eligible, projects must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
• Must be a non-profit organization—501(C)(3)
• Applicant must be the president and/or official signatory for the organization
• Organization must be located within the Corporate City Limits of the City of
Pearland
• Grant funds must be used for Cultural Arts/Fine Arts programs
• Only one grant application per entity,per year will be considered
Evaluation Criteria
Funding for the Cultural Arts/Fine Arts Grant Program is limited to$15,000 annually. The
maximum grant application awarded will be$5,000 based on merit. Applications will be
reviewed on a competitive basis and evaluated on the following criteria:
• Application is complete and clearly written.
• Project features innovative Cultural Arts programming
• Project focus is on the development of Cultural Arts programs
• Project provides public awareness of Cultural Arts programs
• 10%minimum match funding required
Priority Consideration
Additional weight in the evaluation process will be given to projects that:
•. Are specifically designed for youth (participants 17 and under)
• Focus is on the development of Cultural Arts/Fine Arts programs
• Focus is on public awareness of Cultural Arts/Fine Arts programs
Terms
Funding for the Cultural Arts/Fine Arts Grant Program will be issued upon signed completion of
the Cultural Arts Grant Application and an upon successful submission of proof the recipient has
paid the 10%match requirement and documentation supporting paid services in the total
amount requested.
Applicant agrees to provide the City of Pearland with documentation that the performance
standards have been met as follows:
•: Documentation that project/program exists including but not limited to news releases,
press releases, promotional brochures and photos of the actual project/program
• Copy of paid invoices in the amount equal to the grant request
• Attendance Report
•. Copy of organization's current operating budget
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Cultural Arts in Pearland Grant Program
Application:2010 Cultural Arts in Pearland Grant Program:
Applicant
Owner or authorized owner's representative:
Company Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone: Fax: Email:
About the Project.
Project description-Include the goal of the program, number of participants involved,special
populations targeted length of program and intended audience,estimated total budget for the
project/program, how the program will increase tourism and the amount of grant funds
requested(500 words maximum).
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Cultural Arts in Pearland Grant Program
Performance Criteria—Please describe how the program features innovative Cultural Arts
programming; how the program provides Cultural Arts for youth; how the program focuses on
the development of Cultural Arts and any promotional opportunities provided by the program
and how the grant funds will be utilized (500 words maximum).
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Cultural Arts in Pearland Grant Program
I declare that the information provided on this grant application is true and correct to the best
of my knowledge and I understand that if my project is selected,grant funding will be
contingent upon execution of and compliance with the Cultural Arts in Pearland Grant Program
guidelines. Furthermore, I have reviewed the terms and conditions in this application form and
believe this project meets all eligibility and will meet all performance requirements.
Signature of Owner/Authorized Agent Date Title/Position
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