Arts Challenge Initiative Application Now Available

The eGRANT, or electronic application, for the Wisconsin Arts Board's Arts Challenge Initiative (ACI) program is now available at: http://artsboard.wisconsin.gov/static/aci.htm. The deadline for application is Monday, August 2, 2004.

The Arts Challenge Initiative (ACI) program is intended to spur the fund-raising efforts of arts organizations by providing state funds to organizations whose fund-raising efforts meet or exceed the total amount of eligible income raised in the previous year.

ACI is different from other Wisconsin Arts Board programs in two major ways:

• ACI is formula-driven. Once an organization is accepted into the program, funding levels are determined solely based on the growth of eligible income reported. 

• Peer panels are not convened to recommend funding levels. ACI funds may be used to support the organization’s administration as well as ongoing artistic programs and activities.

There are three categories in Arts Challenge Initiative. Each category has specific eligibility requirements: 

• the Incentive Program for Organizations with Base Year Total Income Above $100,000; 

• the Sustaining Program for Organizations with Base Year Total Income Under $100,000; and 

• the Minority Arts Organizations Program. 

In order to participate in ACI every organization must first meet some basic conditions as well as specific eligibility requirements, further described in the application guidelines.

For more information about the Arts Challenge Initiative Program, please contact Dale Johnson, Arts Challenge Initiative coordinator, via email or phone: dale.johnson@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-8217. First time applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Arts Board prior to application.

Contact: Dale Johnson, 608.261-8217; dale.johnson@wisconsin.gov
Date Posted: 6/22/04