Small Organization Sustainability Fund FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers are updated weekly. If you have a question not listed on the FAQs please email: artgrants@cityofsacramento.org

1. I have a small arts & cutlure organization; can I apply for more than $5000?

Answer: Arts & culture organizations with small budgets may be rewarded up to a maximum of $5,000. Note awarded organizations cannot receive an award that exceeds 50% of their adjusted operating income. For example, if your adjusted operating income is $2000, the maximum reward amount you would be eligible to receive would be $1000.

2. I am applying as an organization using a fiscal sponsor, can my fiscal sponsor complete my application on my behalf?

Answer: No, fiscally sponsored organizations will need to apply for themselves and provide all the requested information within the application. Fiscal sponsors will need to provide their information to their sponsored organization, so that the applicant can input their Fiscal Sponsor’s information in the appropriate fields.

3. Can my organization use the grant fund to pay staff salaries?

Answer:  Yes, SOSF funds can be used for paying staff salaries and wages.

4. Can I spend the grant award on travelling to a conference in LA?

Answer: No, grant awards cannot be used for travel expenses.

5. My organization focuses on traditional dances from Mexico, can we apply?

Answer: Yes, arts and culture organizations specializing in preserving a cultural artform or tradition are encouraged to apply.

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