Community Partnership Grants

Hastings Prescott Arts Council Community Grant Application Guidelines

 

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Who can apply: HPAC grants are available to any individual, group, or non-profit organizations.

• Geographical restrictions:  Projects funded by the grant must benefit the Hastings, MN or Prescott, WI communities.

• Art forms: The grants will support a wide range of public art forms — including but not limited to murals, sculptures, community gardens, performance art, music, dance, theatre, spoken word, visual arts, digital media, interactive installations, environmental art, and cultural or ethnic heritage expressions — that have the potential to meaningfully engage and enrich the communities.

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2. Application Requirements

• Project proposal: Each submission should include the artistic objectives, target audience and expected outcomes.

• Budget: HPAC typically provide grants up to $2000. Applicants will be required to provide a detailed budget that clearly outlines the financial needs of the project and any additional funding sources or in-kind support.

• Supporting Materials: Additional materials that strengthen an application — such as videos, portfolios, letters of recommendation, or documentation of past work — may be submitted.

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3. Submission Process

• How to submit: The grant request application can be filled out online by clicking the Apply for Grant button below. 

• Supplemental information such as videos, impact statements, letters of recommendation, or documentation of past work, and portfolio samples can be uploaded with the online submission form. For printing and submitting by mail, the grant application form is available for downloading HPAC Community Grant application.pdf. Mail completed applications to HPAC P.O. Box 370, Hastings, MN 55033.

• Deadline: Grants are due twice each year. 

  • Grants are due by March 31st (awarded by May 15th).

  • Grants are due by September 30th (awarded by November 15th).

• Contact information: Please contact Linda Bindman at hpacscandgr@gmail.com for any questions or assistance needed during the application process.

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4. Evaluation Criteria

• Selection process: All applications are evaluated by a committee established by HPAC specifically for the purpose of reviewing grant submissions.

• Criteria: The evaluation criteria include artistic merit, community impact, and feasibility.

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5. Grant Terms and Conditions

• Funding amount:  HPAC provides funding for community grants up to $2000.  Special circumstances may allow funding for more than $2000.

• Reporting requirements: Quarterly (if ongoing project) and final progress reports may be requested by HPAC.

• Acknowledgment: All public performances and exhibits shall clearly acknowledge HPAC support.