Submission Guidelines & Requirements
The following submission guidelines & requirements apply to this Request:
- Requesting organizations must be: Non-profit organizations that maintain 501(c)(3) status -or-
- For-profit organizations that are participating in a specific project or have a specific need that does not generate a profit but provides a benefit to the community. For example, building rental fees to host a free concert.
- Requests for funding must be related to the promotion of arts events relating to music, literature, drama, painting, sculpture, architecture, visual and performing arts, allied arts, or creative crafts.
- Requests must include a detailed description of the project to be funded and a breakdown of how the funds will be used.
- The requesting organization and/or project in which the funds are being used must be located within Jones County, Mississippi.
- Requests must be signed by an authorized representative.
- For annual events or projects, a new request for funding must be submitted each year.
Evaluation Factors
The Laurel Arts League will award funding based on the following factors:
- Projects or needs that align with the mission of the Laurel Arts League
- Projects or needs that foster and encourage education of the public in all endeavors of the visual and performing arts
- Amount of financial need
The Laurel Arts League is a non-profit organization that maintains 501(c)(3) status. The Laurel Arts League reserves the right to award funds that best represent the mission of the Laurel Arts League as determined solely by The Laurel Arts League in its absolute discretion.
The Laurel Arts League may award full or partial funds and will determine the total amount to be awarded based on the aforementioned evaluation factors and funds available.
Applications are reviewed monthly and applicants notified as soon as a decision is reached. Distribution of awarded funds occurs at a time convenient to both the applicant and the LAL.
