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PURPOSE

Consultant Visit Grants assist not-for-profit arts or cultural organizations based in St. Louis City or County in the funding of professional consultants who can help address specific problems or areas of need. Consultant assistance may cover a range of issues related to improving quality or management of arts or cultural programs, such as program planning, marketing, facility design, fund-raising, long-range planning, board development and many other topics. The Commission staff can assist in identifying consultants to match the needs of an organization.

GUIDELINES

• The applicant must have previously received funding through the annual grants round from the Commission. First-time grantees are not eligible to apply to this program.
• The applicant must have cash revenues of less than $1 million.
• The primary purpose of the applicant must be to produce or present arts or cultural programs.
• Funds from the Technical Assistance Program may be used to support up to 75% of the fee, travel and other expenses of the consultant, up to a maximum of $1000.
• Payment will be made to the sponsoring organization (not the consultant) after the consultancy has been completed and the organization has submitted a final report and invoice. Payment requests must be accompanied by a copy of the invoice from the consultant.
• Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to first-time applicants. All consultancies must be completed by December 1, and all paperwork must be submitted by December 15.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Determine the problems or needs you wish to address and identify consultants who would be able to assist you. If you need help in locating an appropriate consultant, call the Commission office.
• Contact the consultant you wish to engage. Discuss your objectives for the consultation and the consultant's role in that process.
• Complete the enclosed application form and send it to the Commission office at least one month prior to the consultant's visit.
• The Commission staff will review the request and make its award decision within 30 days of receipt of your request.
• After the consultant has finished the work, complete your final report and invoice and send them to the Commission within 30 days. Your payment will be sent shortly thereafter. All paperwork must be submitted by December 15.
• Notification of the approved consultancy is sent to the organization.