WHAT IS GAP? The Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) provides funds to support art activities and encourage local collaborations between artists and arts organizations. Directed by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), GAP receives its funding from appropriations through the Georgia General Assembly. Appointed by GCA, Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Association (GIAHA), serves as the re-granting agency for 11 of the 159 counties served by GAP. |
 The 2008 Georgia Sea Islands Festival received funding from GAP. |
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Although grant funds cannot be used to fund individuals, artists can partner with local organizations to bring arts projects to their communities. Here are some examples of the types of organizations that may apply for funding:
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WHAT CAN YOU USE THE MONEY FOR?
AND MORE! BE CREATIVE! |
 Catch the Reading Bug, presented by the Bryan County Library, featuring storyteller Donna Washington, was a GAP-funded project. |
 Artist-in-residence Jeremiah Miller helped students create a mural in their school. |
NEVER WRITTEN A GRANT? No problem! Applications are simple and easy to complete. GIAHA hosts grant writing workshops to assist with preparing the grant application and is available to answer any questions you may have. |
IF YOU LIVE IN ONE OF THESE COUNTIES, YOU CAN APPLY TO GIAHA |
$2000 is the maximum grant award per project and must be matched 50 cents on the dollar. For more information, call 912-262-6934 or email us. |
Since 1993 the Georgia General Assembly has appropriated funds for arts programs in each of the 159 counties in the state. The Georgia Council for the Arts directs the GRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM (GAP) through GAP Regional Partnerssuch as Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA).
The Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) is a decentralized funding program, designed to encourage local collaborations between artists, arts organizations, and non-arts organizations (civic, human service, religious, business, etc.). The purpose of GAP is to serve a broad range of residents, especially populations that have been historically underserved.
The goals of the Georgia Council for the Arts Grassroots Arts Program are:
Provide an opportunity for every county in the state to be served with arts dollars through a decentralized decision-making process.
Stimulate collaborations and partnerships which support arts activities that respond to a range of community needs, interests and concerns.
Provide funds to support arts activities that broaden, deepen and diversify public participation and the appreciation of arts experience.
Encourage regional and multi-county cooperation.
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA) oversees the grant process for a Grassroots Arts region serving eleven (11) Georgia counties - Appling, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, and Wayne. Each fiscal year, one half of the available funds from the state legislature are distributed equally among all the 159 counties. The balance is divided on a per capita basis county by county.
Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) funds available to our 11-county region is $37,307.91 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 (see Guidelines for breakdown of funds by county).
For fiscal year 2009, Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association served the following 11 counties, to which the following grants were awarded through the Grassroots Arts Program (GAP):
APPLING COUNTY - $3115.21
• Arts Council of Appling County - Double Feature, a community production of Disney’s 101 Dalmations Kids and The Aristocats Kids $1615.21
• Arts Council of Appling County - A Tuna Christmas, a performance of the touring production by Springer Opera House Theatrical Tours $1500
BRANTLEY COUNTY - $3038.32
• City of Hoboken - City of Hoboken Mural Project, to create a mural that reflects community's past, present and future $2000
• Brantley County Library - Be Creative at Your Library, puppet show and workshop led by Evy Wright of Curious Moon Puppet Theater $1038.32
BRYAN COUNTY - $3280.51
• Bryan County Library - Be Creative at Your Library, free art classes for children and adults offering demonstrations and instruction by local artists in a variety of media $2000
• Arts on the Coast - Artistry in Motion, original ballet adaptation, in partnership with Richmond Hill Dance Theater, of classic children's tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses" $1280.51
CAMDEN COUNTY - $3838.49
• Camden Children’s Alliance and Resources, Inc. - Jazz N’ Art, a visual and performing arts presentation featuring local artists and musical guest The Phil Morrison Trio $1000
• Kingsland Downtown Development Authority - Kingsland’s Postal History, a mural displaying a collage of all six of Kingsland’s Post Offices as well as its postmasters and mail carriers through the years $1338.49
• Woodbine Downtown Development Authority - Woodbine Writer’s Workshop, a writer’s workshop which will culminate in a staged reading and a community production $1000
• City of Woodbine - Restoration of Woodbine Mural, the town's only mural, depicting scenes of early life in the city; to be restored by local students $500
CHARLTON COUNTY - $2918.52
• Charlton County Public Library - Be Creative at Your Library, free children's programs featuring illustrator Michael White, magician Tommy Johns, storytellers Bert Tanner and Veronica Byrd $1730
• Charlton County Public Library - Expand Your Horizon at Your Library, free children's programs featuring magician/storyteller Chad Crews and puppeteer Evy Wright $1188.52
GLYNN COUNTY - $4497.26
• Brunswick-Glynn County Library - Music from the Marshes, five free musical performances showcasing Brunswick’s local talent The Phil Morrison Trio, Tony Baker, Leo Dean, Mike Hulett and Three of Us $1300
• Brunswick-Glynn County Library - It’s Time to Be Creative at the Brunswick Library, a summer reading program offering artistic and literary experiences for youth $600
• Southeast Georgia Health System - Past and Present, a visual art exhibit of digitally enhanced photographs from the 1920’s to the 1960’s created by high school students and professional artists to be housed at SGHS new Senior Care Center $948.63
• Glynn Art Association - Sailing Away with Art, visual art classes for the residents of Safe Harbor Children’s Shelter, with a public exhibition of the work $700
• St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition - 2009 Georgia Sea Islands Festival, celebrating and preserving the history and culture of African Americans through music, dance, and storytelling $948.63
LIBERTY COUNTY - $4333.06
• UGA Cooperative Ext. Services - Sailing through the Arts, hands-on program for rural youth to learn and explore different art genres $1443.06
• Sams Memorial - The Gathering at Geechee Kunda, a festival fostering awareness of the history and culture of the Gullah-Geechee people through music, dance, and story-telling $1445 (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)
• Sams Memorial - Sugar Cane Harvest, music and dance performances at this annual festival celebrating a cultural tradition $1,445
LONG COUNTY - $2919.12
• UGA Cooperative Extension Services - Sailing through the Arts II, hands-on program for rural youth to learn and explore different art genres $2000
• UGA Cooperative Extension Services - Art in and Around the Park, community-involved mural project depicting 4-H'ers' contributions to county over past 105 years $919.12
MCINTOSH COUNTY - $2934.09
• UGA Cooperative Extension Services - Sailing through the Arts, hands-on program for rural youth to learn and explore different art genres $1000
• McIntosh County Health Department - Educational Wall Mural, a series of educational wall murals within the McIntosh County Health Department to not only celebrate the coastal region but showcase healthy behavior $1934.09
PIERCE COUNTY - $3066.07
• Pierce County Chamber of Commerce - The Pecan Art Expo, a festival showcasing local artists to promote the diversity of art styles in the community $2000
• Better Hometown - Wednesday Art Walk, monthly promenade featuring local artists $1066.07
WAYNE COUNTY - $3367.26
• Wayne County Arts Council - WCAC Screven Summer Art Camp, a free week-long art camp providing an opportunity for cultural enrichment to youth and adults $1583.50
• Wayne County Arts Council - WCAC Jesup Summer Art Camp, a free week-long art camp providing an opportunity for cultural enrichment to youth and adults $1783.76
Red Pizzazz and All That Jazz, presented by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., featured professional jazz musicians like the Anton Harris Quartet. 
GAP PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
FY 2009 GAP Timetable
Funded Projects/Activities take place July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
July 11, 2008
FY 2009 GAP Grant Applications available
August 2, 2008
GAP workshop for Applicants – 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Brunswick/Glynn County Library – Historic Downtown Brunswick
Grant workshop in other counties – TBA
September 19, 2008
Deadline for FY 2009 applications
September 24 - October 10 , 2008
GAP Advisory Committee reviews grant applications
October 11, 2008
GAP Advisory Committee meets
October 17, 2008
Notification of approval/rejection of applications mailed
October 2008
Funds available to disburse for FY 2009 projects (pending notification from Georgia Council for the Arts)
June 30, 2009
Completion date for all FY 2009 funded projects
July 31, 2009
Grantee’s Final Reports Due
August 2009
GIAHA’s Final Report due to GCA
GAP PROJECT BUDGET GLOSSARY
Carefully read the descriptions of each line item. Following this project budget glossary will make filling out your budget easier and will better clarify your plans for the Grant Review Panel.
EXPENSES:
All must be clearly identified as part of this project.
Personnel: Payments to permanent staff, who are on-going in your organization, for salaries, wages, and benefits.
1. Administrative: (Salaried Employees) Executive and supervisory administrative staff, program directors, managing directors, business managers, press agents, fund-raisers; clerical staff such as secretaries, typists, bookkeepers; supportive staff such as maintenance and security; ushers and other front-of-the house and box office personnel.
2. Artistic: (Salaried Employees) Artistic directors, directors, conductors, curators, dance masters, composers, choreographers, designers, video artists, film makers, painters, poets, actors, authors, sculptors, graphic artists, dancers, singers, musicians, teachers, instructors, puppeteers, etc.
3. Technical/Production: Technical management and staff such as technical directors; wardrobe, lighting and sound crew; stage managers, stagehands; video and film technicians, exhibit designers and installers, etc.
Outside Fees and Services: Payments to firms or persons for services of individuals who are not on the on-going staff of your organization.
4. Artistic: Applicant consultants, temporary or short-term employees including artistic directors, directors, conductors, curators, dance masters, composers, choreographers, designers, video artist, film makers, painters, poets, authors, sculptors, graphic artists, actors, dancers, singers, musicians, teachers, instructors, etc.
5. Other: Non-artistic services from consultants or employees of organizations other than the applicant.
Note: You must include a detailed breakdown of Expense line items 1-5 with the Proposed Project Budget.
6. Space Rentals: Payments for rental of office, rehearsal, theatre, hall, gallery or other such space.
7. Travel: Travel including fares, lodging, taxis, gratuities, per diem payments, tolls, mileage, allowances on personal vehicles, car rentals. For trucking, shipping or hauling see Item 9.
8. Marketing/Advertising/Printing: All costs for publicity and promotion, including newspapers, radio, television advertising, printing and mailing of brochures, flyers and posters and space rental when directly connected to promotion.
9. Other operating expenses: All expenses not entered in other categories, including scripts and scores, lumber and nails, electricity, telephone and telegraph, storage, postage, photo supplies, publication purchases, sets and props, equipment rental or purchases, insurance fees, non-structural renovations or improvements, trucking, shipping, and hauling, fund-raising costs. Include state sales tax on ticket sales; do not include loan principal payments.
NOTE: A detailed breakdown of line item #9 must be included with the Proposed Project Budget.
10. Total Cash Expenses: Add Items 1-10.
INCOME:
All must be clearly identified as having been given for this project. A proportionate share earmarked for this project from other donations, grants and support is acceptable and must be duly explained. You must identify these sources by name on the Budget page.
Revenue Sources: See below.
11. Admission: Revenue derived from the sale of admissions, tickets, subscriptions, memberships, etc., for events attributable or prorated to the project.
12. Contracted Service Revenue: Revenue derived from fees earned through sale of services. Include workshops, fees paid to your organization, tuition for classes, contracted for specific services you provide. Also, any "in-kind" service that is provided.
13. Donations: Corporate Support: Cash support derived from contributions given for this project by businesses and corporations. Foundation Support: Cash support derived from grants given for this project by private foundations. Individual or Private Support: Cash support derived from cash donations by individuals for this project.
14. Government Support: Federal/State/Local - Cash support derived from grants or appropriations given for this project by agencies, departments of federal/state/local governments. List name of agency.
15. Other Revenue: Revenue derived from sources other than those listed above. Include advertising space sold in programs, concessions, tee-shirt sales, investment income, gift shop income, etc.
16. Grant Request: Amount requested in support of this project.
17. Total Income: Total of all project income categories.
Appling
Karen Tharpe
Brantley
Jeannie Boland
Bryan County
Barbara Estes
Jean McCormick
Camden County
Joann Wagner
Juanita E. Johnson
Sally Ann Merck
Charlton
TBA
Glynn County
Jane A. Credle
Cary Knapp
Elizabeth Forrest Jennings
Liberty County
Vanessa Parker
Long County
Marjett Schille
McIntosh County
Jeannine Cook
Pierce
Tommy Lowmon
Wayne County
Kita Macon