Deadlines, Dates, Procedures Deadlines, Dates, ProceduresDecember 3, 2008 Letters of inquiry (see How to Apply) must be received by 5 p.m. at The Creative Work Fund, One Lombard Street, Suite 305, San Francisco, CA 94111. Only eligible artists, organizations, and projects (see Who is Invited) will be considered. March 2, 2009 Mailing of notification of organizations and artists invited to submit full proposals. Packets will include detailed instructions for preparing a full proposal. June 3, 2009 Full proposals must be received by the Creative Work Fund by 5 p.m. Full proposals are only considered from artists and organizations that were invited to apply on February 27. September 1, 2009 Grant announcements mailed by the Creative Work Fund September 15, 2009 Before undertaking a Creative Work Fund project, artists and organizations should agree to responsibilities, copyright assignment, distribution rights, and royalty payments for the new work. Key participants in each selected project must prepare and sign a letter or memorandum of understanding about projected schedules and each entity’s rights, roles, and responsibilities in the project. Grants are paid to the collaborating 501 (c)(3) organization as soon as signed paperwork is received. For many, September 15 is the project starting date. 2010-2011 Most Creative Work Fund projects should be completed within two years but projects of longer duration will be considered. November 6, 2009 In November, the Creative Work Fund will accept letters of inquiry featuring collaborations with performing artists or visual artists. These grants will be awarded in the summer of 2010. Final Reports Final reports are due three months after the projected project ending date. Grantees must submit two final reports (one prepared by the artist and one by the organization) describing the project and how they used the grant funds. Final reports should document the finished projects through DVDs, videotapes, CDs, audiotapes, slides, publications, CD-ROMs, or other appropriate media.
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