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CRA Disaster Assistance Grant Program for Small Bu...

Posted: Jul 02, 2020

On June 29, 2020 the City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board approved $250,000 in grant funds to assist small businesses located in the Greater Frenchtown/Southside Community Redevelopment Area (GFS District) affected by COVID-19. The program criteria and application are provided below. Applications must be submitted electronically; no paper applications will be accepted. Grants of $2,000 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the $250,000 has been committed. Please ensure you have uploaded all required supporting documentation to your application submission. If you need assistance or have any questions please contact the City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) at 850-891-8357 or by e-mail at CRADisasterGrant@talgov.com. More info here

Call for Student Filmmakers

Call for Filmmakers ; Opportunity for Youth

Posted: Jul 02, 2020

The Northeast Leon Society for Arts & Culture (NELSAC) will present a Student Online Short Film Contest for students residing in Leon County, so they may demonstrate their film making skills, while coping with the Covid-19 pandemic. Students attending kindergarten, elementary, middle, or high schools in the 2020-2021 school year are eligible to participate in the Contest. Such schools include a Leon district school, home school, charter school, private school, and virtual school. The Contest registration period opens on July 15, 2020, and the film submission period opens on July 31, 2020. Both the registration and film submission periods extend through August 14, 2020. Additional Contest guidelines, rules, terms, and conditions are located at nelsac.org.

Public Humanities Project (NEH)

Funding

Posted: Jul 01, 2020

The Public Humanities Projects program supports projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life for general audiences through in-person programming. Projects must engage humanities scholarship to analyze significant themes in disciplines such as history, literature, ethics, and art history. The program supports projects in three categories: Exhibitions (permanent, temporary, or traveling); interpretive programs at Historic Places; and Humanities Discussions related to “A More Perfect Union”: NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary. What’s new for 2020 The period of performance for Planning proposals is up to 24 months. The period of performance for Implementation proposals is up to 48 months. If you are applying for the Implementation funding level, you may now request an additional $100,000 to create a two-year staff full-time position during a four-year period of performance (or $50,000 for a one-year period of performance, and a one-year full-time staff position) within your institution to work on the proposed project. These additional funds support full-time employment opportunities for recent graduates with an MA or PhD in the humanities. Applicants that wish to increase annual compensation above $50,000 for these positions must use their own funds to do so. Humanities Discussions must be related to “A More Perfect Union:” NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary. Applications must be complete, must observe the specified page limits, and must be validated by Grants.gov under the correct funding opportunity number to be considered under this notice. Late, incomplete, or ineligible applications will not be reviewed. Grant Snapshot Maximum award amount Planning: $75,000 Implementation: $400,000 (+additional $100,000 for Positions in the Public Humanities if you choose to apply for one) Open to Organizations Expected output Interpretation Plans; Exhibition Period of performance Planning: Up to 24 months Implementation: Up to 48 months

Summer '21 Stipends (NEH)

Funding

Posted: Jul 01, 2020

The National Endowment for the Humanities’ Summer Stipends program aims to stimulate new research in the humanities and its publication. The program works to accomplish this goal by: Providing small awards to individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both Supporting projects at any stage of development, but especially early-stage research and late-stage writing in which small awards are most effective Furthering the NEH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the humanities by encouraging applications from independent scholars and faculty at Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and community colleges Summer Stipends support continuous full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two consecutive months. NEH funds may support recipients’ compensation, travel, and other costs related to the proposed scholarly research. NEH staff hosted a webinar describing the program, including eligibility, the application and nomination processes, and suggestions for writing an effective application. The presentation included questions and answers from participants. To watch the presentation, click here. A PDF version of the presentation slides is also available. Maximum award amount $6,000 Open to Individuals Expected output Book; Article; Digital Material and Publication; Archaeological Report; Translation; Edition; Other Scholarly Resource Period of performance 2 months Maximum award amount $6,000 Open to Individuals Expected output Book; Article; Digital Material and Publication; Archaeological Report; Translation; Edition; Other Scholarly Resource Period of performance 2 months

The Awesome Foundation

Funding

Posted: Jul 01, 2020

Welcome to Awesome Tallahassee! We officially launched January 2015. Each month we give a $1,000 grant to people doing awesome things in our community. If you have a great idea for the Tallahassee area apply for a grant today! Our application deadline is always the 15th of each month and we typically meet the following Wednesday to review grant applications. If your project was not selected, please feel free to reapply. We only review applications from the current month’s applicant pool. Also, don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like feedback on your application. If you have any questions about applying for a grant or becoming a trustee you can e-mail us at, tallahassee@awesomefoundation.org. Thank you for your interest in Awesome Tallahassee!

COVID-19 Business Recovery Assistance Grant (CBRAG...

Funding

Posted: Jul 01, 2020

The COVID-19 Business Recovery Assistance Grant (CBRAG) program was established through a partnership between Walmart and the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BBMC) to offer financial assistance grants up to $1,000 to women and minority owned small businesses. These grants will result in the business having the capacity to cover, in full or in part, operating expenses such as signage, personal protective equipment for customers or employees, or other business expenses that will allow the business to reopen/continue operations under current local or state requirements. The COVID-19 Business Recovery Assistance Grant (CBRAG) program was established in partnership with Walmart to support minority and women-owned small businesses through this difficult time. ‪Apply for a micro-grant of up to $1,000 by July 10th at our website https://mybbmc.org/cbrag/.

Art of the Box: Call for Artists

Call for Visual Artists ; Community ; Job ; Opportunity for Youth ; Professional Development ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Jul 01, 2020

KCCI and City of Tallahassee Government with support from COCA/ Tallahassee Arts are piloting the Art of the Box project. The pilot project will transform functional Traffic Control Boxes into works of art by five local artists during Placemaking Week 2020, Sept. 21-25. The traffic boxes provide ideal canvases to enhance streetscapes and promote a distinct sense of place among residents and visitors to the area. Five artists based in Leon County will be selected through an online application process to transform the Traffic Control Boxes into artwork. Interested artists are invited to submit original, inspired and/or uplifting artwork by August 3 at bit.ly/ArtofTheBox. Details on submission parameters and the project can be found on the Art of the Box web page. Anyone can submit artwork free of charge. Art of the Box aims to engage artists and viewers of all ages, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds, broadening exposure to and interest in public art. The project will stimulate local economies by welcoming cultural tourism and offer an economic incentive to empower local creatives. The example photo of a painted traffic control box is taken from San Marcos, Texas via Corridor News coverage.

Professional Development & Artistic Planning G...

Funding ; Professional Development

Posted: Jun 30, 2020

Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants are available for organizations to support the professional development needs of Southern presenters, programmers, or curators, strengthen program design, and increase organizational capacity. South Arts strongly believes professional development for presenters/programmers/curators is integral to success, including traveling to see new works and attending convenings. This grant program is open to film, visual arts, performing arts, literary arts and multidisciplinary presenting organizations. This funding can support staff’s travel expenses to conferences, festivals, exhibitions, workshops, and other professional development opportunities, or artists’ travel expenses for onsite planning meetings with presenting organizations. These grants support travel expenses (for example, lodging and air/ground transportation), admission/registration fees, and other related expenses. New applicants are encouraged to contact Nikki Estes at 404-874-7244 ext. 16 to discuss eligibility prior to submitting an application. Important Dates & Deadlines Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project start date. Applicants will be notified by email within four weeks of submission. Eligible projects must occur between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.

Jazz Road Tours

Funding

Posted: Jun 30, 2020

Designed for emerging and mid-career artists around the entire country, Jazz Road Tours supports small, three- to six-site tours at an array of venue types, often in rural communities and other areas traditionally underserved by the genre. This artist-centric grant program—designed to support approximately 50 tours each year—is made possible with funds from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Grant amounts generally range from $5,000 to $15,000. Note: Grant funds are taxable. Grantees must comply with all applicable city, state, and federal laws when reporting grant income. Jazz Road Tours now accepts applications on a rolling basis. This means there are no deadlines to apply, so that artists can submit on their own schedule. Applications can be submitted at least 60 days, or far out as 18 months, prior to the project start date. Applicants will be notified by email within four weeks of submission. Please note: in light of COVID-19 cancellations, and resultant inability for presenters/venues to commit to future dates, Jazz Road anticipates that most applications cannot realistically be completed at this time. We urge you to wait to apply until you have secured firm, legitimate Offer Letters from presenters which include all required information noted in the program Guidelines. There is no need to rush a submission due to a concern that funds will become unavailable early in this competitive process. If an artist is negotiating with tour presenters able to commit to future dates now, and in alignment with program eligibility, applications are now open. Applications open: Now Deadline: Rolling deadline, please submit at least 60 days prior to the proposed project. Grant period: Now through 2022 Find more information about this opportunity here

COVID19 Impacts on Nonprofits - Part II Survey

Advocacy ; Community

Posted: Jun 30, 2020

Please take the time to complete the 10-Minute survey. Your feedback is vital as we share the results with business and government officials about the strain this pandemic has created in the nonprofit sector. Please complete the survey by MONDAY, July 6th. Again, thank you. All survey participants will be entered to win a COCA Swag Bag that includes a t-shirt, mug, water bottle and baseball cap (valued over $75) and $50 INIE Money to use toward a class of your choice. Connect with the nonprofit sector on the Facebook Group Collaborate Big Bend at https://www.facebook.com/groups/206851770328287/

Best video conferencing apps and software for acce...

Professional Development

Posted: Jun 29, 2020

Video calling apps can help maintain connection and community online, even if you’re unable to in person. Here’s an overview of the best video conferencing apps for accessibility. As people adjust to remote working and self-isolation from Covid-19, the need for accessible technology is even greater. More than ever, people are relying on video conferencing technology to learn, work and socialise. Many users are rediscovering the power of video calling platforms. Others are learning how to use them for the first time to talk to family. But the rise in remote working and living is presenting barriers as well. Mental health and loneliness during the Covid-19 outbreak is a concern. For people at home, audio and video conferencing can help reduce feelings of isolation. Government advice recommends keeping in touch with loved ones online for your mental health and wellbeing. Find more here information about the best video conferencing apps and software for accessibility here.

Targeted Marketing Assistance

Funding

Posted: Jun 29, 2020

The Targeted Marketing Assistance Program offers exclusive benefits to small, minority, rural and agritourism businesses with annual gross revenues of $1,250,000 or less. The program is designed to help small businesses improve their marketing efforts through a variety of benefits that can be activated during the term of the program. VISIT FLORIDA is offering exclusive benefits at no cost to independently owned and operated businesses with gross revenue not exceeding $1.25 million or a nonprofit corporation that meets the requirements of 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Targeted Marketing Assistance Program is designed to help small, minority, rural and agritourism businesses improve their marketing efforts through a variety of benefits that can be activated during the term of the program which begins August 2020 and ends June 30, 2021. TMAP will be awarded to core tourism businesses who meet the statutory requirements for independently owned and operated businesses with gross revenue not exceeding $1.25 million or a nonprofit 501(c)(3) on a first-come first-served basis. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, July 31, 2020. Applications reviewed on a first come first serve basis, and space is limited. Click here to apply today.

Learning Express: Job Skills Workshop

Community ; Professional Development : Workshop

Posted: Jun 27, 2020

This hour-long Zoom workshop will introduce patrons to Learning Express. We will go over how to use the database in general and spend some time on specific areas the database covers, including: Career Prep, Adult Core Skills, Software Skills, and Resume & Job Accelerator. Monday, August 3 at 7 p.m. To join the Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/95323272511

Call for Directors

Audition/Theatre Opportunity ; Job ; Other

Posted: Jun 26, 2020

Theatre TCC is now accepting director applications for the Fall 2020 production of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play and the Spring 2021 musical, Something Rotten. Please email nielsene@tcc.fl.edu for an application. The application deadline is July 24, 2020.

Black Lives Matter Call for Creatives

Call for Dancers ; Call for Filmmakers ; Call for Musicians/Vocalists ; Call for Visual Artists ; Call for Writers ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Jun 25, 2020

Calling all black creatives in Tallahassee! In support of Black Lives Matter, Cat Family Records invites all black creators to share their work: artists, musicians, poets, etc. Participants will receive free entry to a future Cat Family event, a social media feature, and the opportunity to sell any 2D designs on our website. All proceeds will be split between the artist and the local BLM organization of their choice. Any audio/video work will be featured on our Sunday afternoon Cat Family Records TV segment. Please send in your submissions to catfamilysubmissions@gmail.com by July 12th! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send an email.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program

Funding

Posted: Jun 25, 2020

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are able to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance of up to $10,000. This advance is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. This loan advance will not have to be repaid. SBA resumed processing EIDL applications that were submitted before the portal stopped accepting new applications on April 15 and will be processing those applications on a first-come, first-served basis. On June 15, SBA began accepting new EIDL and EIDL Advance applications from qualified small businesses and U.S. agricultural businesses. The new eligibility for agricultural businesses is made possible as a result of additional funding appropriated by Congress in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agricultural businesses includes those businesses engaged in the production of food and fiber, ranching, and raising of livestock, aquaculture, and all other farming and agricultural related industries (as defined by section 18(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 647(b)). SBA is encouraging all eligible agricultural businesses with 500 or fewer employees wishing to apply to begin preparing their business financial information needed for their application. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For agricultural businesses that submitted an EIDL application through the streamlined application portal prior to the legislative change, SBA will process these applications without the need for re-applying.

Payroll Protection Program

Funding

Posted: Jun 25, 2020

Updated 06-25-2020 The Small Business Administration has released rules on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act that should make the lives of current PPP borrowers easier, including increasing the amount of time to spend funds and decreasing the required percentage of the loan that must cover payroll costs. The Treasury/SBA released even more flexible regulations the following day that further clarified key forgiveness rules. There are several GREAT clarifications that will help you qualify to use the EZ Forgiveness Form AND get 100% forgiveness: If you plan to use a 24-week coverage period for your PPP loan, Treasury/SBA have now clarified that you do not have to wait for the full 24 weeks to submit your Forgiveness Application EZ Form. You can submit the form as soon as you expend the PPP loan amount. For instance, a self-employed gig worker who secured their PPP loan prior to June 5th can now potentially spend 100% of their loan amount on payroll over 10 to 11 weeks, which would not have been possible to do in 8 weeks. See page 9 of the new regulations. Clarification was also provided on the most important, new “safe harbor” to allow full forgiveness and to use the EZ Forgiveness Form even if you couldn’t rehire all your W2 employees because you couldn’t comply with CDC sanitation and social distancing rules. The regulation clarified that this safe harbor rule specifically still applies even if your business couldn’t rehire W2 employees (originally furloughed between 2/15/20-4/26/20) because your state or local government required your business to shutdown. See page 23 of the new regulations. Additionally, the Treasury/SBA announced “Enhanced Transparency” of information on awarded PPP Loans. At the request of Congress, Treasury/SBA will now disclose the names, addresses, NAICS codes, zip codes, business type, demographic data, non-profit information, and jobs supported for loans of $150,000 or more. Apply for Funding Revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions EZ PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions

Leon County Mandatory Mask Ordinance and Signage

Community

Posted: Jun 24, 2020

To mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public health of our community, Leon County approved an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings scheduled to begin Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 a.m. As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise locally and statewide, the ordinance states that an individual in a business establishment in Leon County must wear a face covering while in that business establishment. More information including Frequently Asked Questions and the signed Ordinance can be found at www.LeonCountyFL.gov/ei To read the PDF of FAQs: click here. If you need a copy of a sign to display at your business, please download the PDF.

Tallahassee-Leon County COVID-19 Business Survey #...

Community ; Funding

Posted: Jun 24, 2020

The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality knows that COVID-19 is a challenge for our local businesses and the whole community, and we care about the continued success of our local businesses. To better understand the immediate challenges faced by our businesses, we’ve developed a brief survey to gauge impacts to our local business community. This quick survey should take 5 minutes or less to complete. We will use responses to identify the needs of our businesses, and the best ways in which our office, and our partner organizations, can provide technical assistance and resources for your business and employees. Please take a moment to fill out this survey on behalf of your business. For resources, please visit http://www.oevforbusiness.org

Mission to Action: How to Kick B*tt Through Advoca...

Professional Development : Workshop

Posted: Jun 24, 2020

Register now for the second Town Hall meeting organized by COCA / Tallahassee Arts, The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence, and United Partners for Human Services. Special guest panelists: Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier; Tallahassee Mayor Pro-Tem Dianne Williams-Cox; Jennifer Green, owner of Liberty Partners. Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in the development and implementation of public policy to promote an informed, healthy, and strong democratic society. We witness and respond to the impact of public policies on the people we serve, whether they are at-risk kids, individuals and families experiencing homelessness, or those expressing themselves through the arts. Few institutions are closer to the real problems of people than we are. Nonprofits can be an important bridge between policymakers and their constituents. Effective advocacy builds your capacity to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people and communities you serve. Engaging in public policy advocacy can also raise awareness of your organization’s mission, mobilize your constituents, and attract positive media attention. This event is free and open to the public, but you will need to register in advance to get the Zoom login. Please do that here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__8tRguTVT9-mrqwhkXOikg?fbclid=IwAR3U9HXbG_nORyVZ4lExS6U9DUNtegaO8gLVcR29e-_tOEC2Bqd06fRB618

National Independent Venue Association Shares Arti...

Advocacy

Posted: Jun 23, 2020

The long-awaited Artists’ Letter to Congress has been released. Over 600 artists were willing to put pen to paper and go on the record to the United States Congress with their support for NIVA’s request for federal assistance for independent music venues and promoters across the United States. And over 500 artists have supported us on social media. Please share this letter with your local media outlets. Please share this letter in your email blasts to your databases. Please share this letter on your social channels. Let’s push this out there and get as many eyeballs and impressions as possible. Click here for a copy of the letter as well as a press release that you can localize. Please feel free to highlight artists from your city in your localized press release.

Virtual Office Hours

Community

Posted: Jun 23, 2020

While the COCA offices are closed to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 our services will continue as our team works remotely. Meet Kathleen Spehar, COCA’s Executive Director during these virtual open office hours. Virtual office hours are held every Wednesday from 11am -12pm on Zoom.

$550 Innovate Grants — Call for Artists + Photog...

Call for Visual Artists ; Funding

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for the Summer 2020 Cycle. Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that. How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org Innovate Grant Winners Kylie Lockwood Detroit, MI Spring Grant Recipient – Art Lindsey Kennedy Santa Fe, NM Spring Grant Recipient – Photography Lynnea Holland Weiss Cleveland, OH Winter Grant Recipient – Art Dylan Hausthor New Haven, CT Winter Grant Recipient – Photography Christine Atkinson Los Angeles, CA Fall Grant Recipient – Art Brendon Kahn Dallas, TX Fall Grant Recipient – Photography Joe Hedges Pullman, WA Summer Grant Recipient – Art Leafy Yeh Los Angeles, CA Summer Grant Recipient – Photography Margaret Jacobs Enfield, NH Spring Grant Recipient – Art Ceaphas Stubbs Newark, NJ Spring Grant Recipient – Photography Taylor O. Thomas Tampa, FL Winter Grant Recipient – Art Shane Lavalette Syracuse, NY Winter Grant Recipient – Photography Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted Deadline: August 25, 2020 Region: US & International Awards: $550.00 Grants Apply Online Today Home

Call for Artists for "Voices of Extinction"

Call for Visual Artists

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

Call for Artists – “Voices of Extinction” We are challenging the artists of the Forgotten Coast to present works for our exhibit “Voices of Extinction” to be held on October 17, 2020, at the River’s Edge Gallery in Apalachicola. This show was originally planned for April but canceled due to the global COVID19 pandemic. It is planned now as an open house but, will be held as a virtual exhibit if needed. This exhibit will be a visual expression of the crossroads humanity has reached. Your subject can be an animal, plant, or way of life that is extinct or on the brink of extinction. We are looking for two works from each participating artist in the medium of their choice. 1. A piece showing your depiction of an animal or way of life when it was flourishing. 2. A piece showing the future that replaces it. For animals, this could be a hybrid, a secret environmental niche hidden from humans where it still survives, a barren landscape, a new “Garden of Eden” devoid of humans… use your imagination. The idea is to get the viewer to think deeply about the choices we have ahead of us. Notes; The call is open to both professional and student artists. Works will be on display on the day of the show and can be purchased that evening. Any works not sold will be on display in the gallery until December 15, 2020. Deadline – July 30, 2020 Submission Address – info@riversedgegallery.art or River’s Edge Gallery Apalachicola 59 Commerce Street Apalachicola, FL 32320 POC: Donna Ingle phone 850-653-1031 Please include with submission proposal: 1. 3-4 images of sample work (jpg or pdf) 2. Statement of Interest – Any specific interest in the subject or past relevant works 3. Resume 4. A description of your proposed work (must be new work not shown before).

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