Travel Grants
PURPOSE
Travel Grants assist St. Louis not-for-profit arts or cultural organizations by providing grants to allow members of the board, staff or volunteers to attemd conferences or seminars that will enhance the artistic or administrative professionalism of the organization.
GUIDELINES
- The applicant must have received funding through the current annual grants round. 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.
- Grants are available to send only one person (staff member, board member or volunteer) associated with the organization to a conference or seminar. Funds will be paid directly to the organization, not to an individual.
- Applicants may receive only one conference travel grant per year.
- The Commission cannot fund participation in conferences or seminars with academic credit.
- The maximum you may request is $500.
- Funds will be distributed based on the organization's need for the information contained in the conference, and whether members of the organization have attended the conference or seminar previously.
- Conference travel must be completed by December 1, and all paperwork must be submitted by December 15.
- Payment will be made after the conference is completed.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Call the Commission office to discuss your application.
- Complete the application below and return it to the Regional Arts Commission office at least one month prior to the conference.
- The Commission reviews applications on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive notification of your award within 30 days of receipt of your request.
- After the travel is completed, complete the 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.
