COLORADO BLUEGRASS MUSIC SOCIETY (CBMS)

COMMON GRANT APPLICATION

Revised 11/20/99

A. COVER LETTER: One page tailored to address the interests and specific priorities of the CBMS. It should contain the following:

  1. Name, address, telephone number, fax number, email address, etc. of the responsible person, band and/or organization.
     
  2. Purpose of grant..
     
  3. Brief description of request..
     
  4. Amount requested..
     
  5. Statement in agreement with CBMS antidiscrimination policy.
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  6. Signature of the responsible person(s)..
     

B. NARRATIVE: (preferred length not to exceed two pages). Include appropriate information such as the following:

  1. Individual, band or group Information: Mission statement, brief statement of goals and/or objectives; history; current programs; activities; accomplishments.
  2. Purpose of Grant. This section should include the following:
    1. Brief statement of the issue to be addressed; description of constituency served (include number served); target population; how will they benefit?
    2. Description of goals and objectives for the purpose of the grant;
    3. Description of activities planned to accomplish these goals; is this a new or ongoing activity on the part of the individual, band or organization?
    4. Timetable for implementation (if for specific program or capital project);
    5. Other individuals, bands or groups, if any, participating in the activity;
    6. Long-term sources/strategies for funding at end of grant period.
  3. Evaluation. Please discuss:
    1. Expected results during the funding period; how you would define and measure success?
    2. How will project's results be used and/or disseminated?
    3. All grant recipients must write an article in “Pow’r Pickin’” about their program/project.

C. ATTACHMENTS: Please attach the following:

IF GROUP OTHER THAN INDIVIDUAL OR BAND:

  1. List of names and qualifications of staff members working on the program.
  2. Annual report (if available) or mission statement.
  3. Program/project budget (if applicable).

IF INDIVIDUAL OR BAND:

  1. List of names and qualifications of individuals or band members.
  2. Program/project budget (if applicable).

D. PROGRAM/PROJECT BUDGET SHEET: Use form attached.