Organization Name Mailing Address City State: MD Zip Code: (+Four) County Federal Taxpayer Identification Number* DUNS Number* Organization Phone Organization Fax Fiscal Year (month/day – month/day) Organization’s Founding Year Website and Social Media addresses: Organization Website YouTube Facebook Twitter Oth Section B – Contact Information In eGrant, you will be required to provide the name, title, phone number, and email address of the following key personnel of the applicant organization. Each role is defined in the Glossary in . Contact Person* Authorizing Official* Executive Director Section C – Narrative Questions In eGrant, you will be required to download the narrative template and provide responses to each of the two narrative questions. Your responses will be limited to a total of two (2) pages per the instructions below. Once completed, you will upload the narrative into e-grant. You will be responsible for viewing the PDF generated by eGrant and ensuring there are no more than 2 pages used to answer the narrative questions. If your Request For Funding is for General Operating or Basic General Operating, please frame your responses with respect to your organization’s overall activities. If your Request For Funding is for an Arts Program or Basic Arts Program, please frame your responses with respect to the arts program activities for which you are applying. You will be responsible for viewing the PDF generated by eGrant and ensuring there are no more than 2 pages used to answer the narrative questions. If you do not follow this direction, panelists may not read all of your narrative, and not following directions may influence the rating for “organizational effectiveness” during the panel evaluation of your application. SUMMARY PLANS Describe any significant changes that have occurred or are anticipated in your organization or arts program. Summarize the proposed activities of your organization or arts program for the upcoming fiscal year from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Review Criteria #2 – Organizational Effectiveness Evaluation is based on evidence that the organization has and will successfully carry out its mission. Glossary definition of Organizational Effectiveness from FY2018 GFO Guidelines: The ability of an organization to develop and organize the operational means necessary to support current and planned activities, as measured by the organization’s prior record and the soundness of plans of action. Financial Information Excellent – Outstanding Accurate & realistic budget; development plans indicate good fiscal health with a variety of revenue sources. Applicant's budget reflects a broad base of revenue and support from earned, unearned and in-kind sources; Organization is financially stable or has plans for stability. If applicable, applicant has a viable plan to reduce any accumulated deficit. Finances are regularly reported to board and revised as necessary. Major variances from year to year are explained clearly. Model in the field. Good – Very Good Accurate and realistic budget reflecting a broad base of revenue and support from various sources. Appears to be financially stable. If applicable, applicant has a viable plan to reduce any accumulated deficit. Finances are regularly reported to board and revised as necessary. Major variances from year to year are explained clearly. Satisfactory Basic, itemized budget info appears realistic; revenue sources are specified, financial strength of the organization is not detailed. .Finances are regularly reported to board and revised as necessary. Major variances from year to year are explained clearly. Marginal — Fair Confusing and unrealistic budget; Development plans leave doubts about the fiscal health of the organization Poor Budget is incomplete and unacceptable Planning Excellent – Outstanding Thorough planning indicated, including a relevant and timely strategic plan including vision, mission, appropriateness of goals and strategies, evaluation plans, adaptability, centrality of the arts, and clarity. Good – Very Good Thorough planning is indicated included a relevant strategic plan including vision, mission, appropriateness of goals and strategies, evaluation plans. Satisfactory A plan is in place that includes strategic planning, mission and goals and strategies. Evaluation plans could be included or strengthened. Marginal — Fair Vague statements about process and does not address future needs of the organization Poor Absent or contradictory strategic planning to organization's stated mission
Description of Community Excellent – Outstanding Thorough description of constituents served by the applicant including artistically, geographically, or culturally based. Leader in the field. Good – Very Good Clear description of constituents served by the applicant including artistically, geographically, or culturally based. Satisfactory Basic description of constituents served by the applicant included. Marginal — Fair Unclear and confusing description of the constituents is provided. Poor Inadequate description of constituents. Community Engagement and Outreach Excellent – Outstanding Pro-active plan for attracting new audiences and audience development, including outreach programs and activities that go into the community. Evidence of understanding and responsiveness to the community. Clear plan and implementation of community engagement evaluation is in place. Leader in the field and model for community engagement. Good – Very Good Plan for attracting new audiences and audience development, including outreach programs and activities that go into the community. Evidence of understanding and responsiveness to the community. Plan for evaluation of efforts is in place. Satisfactory Open to new audiences, but not engaging new audiences proactively or reaching into the community. Basic audience and community engagement efforts need strengthening. Marginal — Fair Passive outreach to those that come to the organization’s activities. No plan for attracting new audiences or engaging current audiences or reaching into the community. Poor Does not address audience engagement or outreach Appendix L – Appeals Process