Funding for Cultural Affairs
Application Support
Cultural Affairs offers application support in multiple formats so applicants can choose what is most useful for them. Seeking support will never affect an application’s evaluation.
To make the most of your appointment, review the funding website, eligibility requirements, applicable guidelines, and application questions in advance and come with the specific questions you would most like to work through.
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| Support option | What to expect | FY28 status |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Open House | Join Cultural Affairs staff for an overview of FY28 funding opportunities, program changes, eligibility, funding pathways, and the application process, followed by time for general questions. Sessions will be recorded and posted to the funding website. Virtual via Zoom. | November 4, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. November 4, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
| Virtual Office Hours | Drop in for questions about eligibility, pathway fit, application requirements, Fluxx, verification documents, budgets, or other application topics. Stay for as little or as long as you need during the scheduled session. | November 10, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and December 1, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with Gabrielle Romberger |
| One on One Application Support | Meet individually with Cultural Affairs staff about your FY28 OSP or CCSD application. Staff can explain requirements and help you navigate the process, but cannot write, edit, or pre score an application. | Olivia Jones: November 17 or 18, 30 minute appts. Book here Gabrielle Romberger: November 18, 30 minute appts. Book here Gabrielle Romberger: December 8, 15-minute appts. |
| Topic Specific Workshops and Webinars | Focused support on topics such as choosing a pathway, scoring criteria, financial information and project budgets, public benefit, work samples, verification documents, Fluxx, and the funding allocation process. | Additional sessions and recordings will be posted as they become available. |
| Access Support | Translation, interpretation, alternative formats, and disability related modifications or accommodations are available to support participation in the application process. | Request through the support form. |
Before you request one-on-one help, review the applicable guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQ) first when possible. If you still have a question, send the support form with enough information for staff to understand where you are in the process. You do not need to know which staff member handles your issue.
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