grant briefing workshop 13 march 2013. agenda 1.the grants review story 2.what’s changed 3.new...

Grant Briefing Workshop 13 March 2013

Agenda

1. The Grants Review Story

2. What’s Changed

3. New Grants Framework in a Nutshell

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Why Review NAC’s Grants?

– Feedback from artists and arts organisations

– Most grants introduced in 2000 or when NAC was formed in 1991. Changes in the arts scene since.

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CALL FOR REVIEW

TIME TO REVIEW

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Our Journey Together

2011 2012 2013

– Industry Consultations

– Grant(s) Launched

May Jun SepJul Nov

3 Dialogue Sessions

9 Focus Groups Discussions

Industry Sharing

Jul

Industry Sharing

Jun

Seed Grant

Nov

Organisation Development

Grants

Feb

Project Grants

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What You Wanted…

• Address Differentiated Needs of a Growing Arts Sector– Greater diversity– Different areas of practice, stages of growth

• Develop Intermediaries and Audiences

• Go Beyond Funding– Space– Information, resources, guidance

• Improve Grant Processes– Streamlined grants, more seamless support– More dialogue, feedback, transparency

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Agenda


2. What’s Changed


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Key Improvements in the New Grants Framework

• Simpler outcome-based framework

• Expanded eligibility

• Targeted support vs one-size-fits-all

• More transparent, more seamless

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ORGANISATION DEVT

Major Grant (1, 2 Year)Seed Grant (Traditional

Arts)

Organisation Devt

Major Grant (3 Year)Seed Grant (All Art

Forms)GENERAL GRANTS

Arts Creation Fund

Partnership Funding for Arts Businesses

International CollaboratnInternational Travel

Market Devt

Presentatn & Promotn

Publishing & Translatn

Community ParticipatnPocket Rocket

Arts Professional DevtInternational Arts

ResidencyArts Research & Devt

Creation

Production

Presentatn & Participatn

Market & Audience Devt

Capability Devt

Research & Devt

Simpler Outcome-based Framework

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ORGANISATION DEVT


Arts)

Organisation Devt



Arts Creation Fund


International Collaboratn

International TravelMarket Devt

Presentatn & PromotnPublishing & TranslatnCommunity Participatn

Pocket Rocket



Creation

Production



Capability Devt

Research & Devt


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Based on

Programme Outcome

Based on Type of

Activity and/or

Applicant

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Grants

7Progra

ms

Greater flexibility within each Programme

Expanded Eligibility

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• Collectives

• Amateurs, Semi-professionals (Presentation & Participation)

• For-profits (Eligible for most project grants except Creation, R&D and up to 30% usually)

WHO

• New forms of practice and activitiesWHA

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Targeted Support vs One-size-fits-all

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• Major GrantOrganisatio

ns

Presentation & ParticipationProductions

• Individuals

Capability Developme

nt

Seed Grant*+

+Production*

Organisations*+

* Introduced under the New Grants Framework

More Transparent, More Seamless

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• No wrong door policy

• Interviews / pitching sessions

• More face-to-face discussions

More Dialogu

e

• Sharing of Feedback by External Interview Panel

• Sharing of funding rationale

More Details

APPLICATION

ANNOUNCEMEN

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1 year open window for successful Creation awardees to take their work to the next stage

“Seamless”

PROCESSES

Agenda


2. What’s Changed


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• Once-a-year application window

Organisation Development

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Supports your growth as an organisation contributing significantly to the Singapore arts scene.

MAJOR GRANT• 3-year grant, with a major review after three cycles

• Capped at 50% of AQC

Simpler Budget templates

Friendly Features

Interviews, sharing of panel feedback

More face-to-face discussion

Open to: Not-for-Profit Organisations

SEED GRANT• Up to 3 years, subject to annual review

• Capped at 70% of AQC, at

$50k~150k per FY

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Note that groups receiving Organisation Development support can only apply for Capability Development and R&D grants. Activities supported by other project grants should be built into OD grant proposal and funding.

• Creation of original works

Creation (formerly ACF)

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Supports your creation and redevelopment of quality, distinctive artistic content that resonate with audiences at home and abroad

Interviews / Pitching

Friendly Features

Involves 3rd Eye, Residencies

Open window for support in Production / Presentation Stage

• Once-a-year application window

• Support capped at up to $50K per project,

and $35K (for Lit Arts) for up to 18 months • Adaptation or

redeveloping works across disciplines

• Translation (for literary arts)

Activities Supported

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Open to: Artists (Collaborations Possible)

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Production *NEW*

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Supports your production of signature artistic works & platforms that have significant impact on both local and international markets

• Performances, exhibitions

• Literary Publications (Series / Block Publishing)

• Conferences, Competitions, Festivals, Fairs

• International Co-Productions

Interviews / Pitching

Friendly Features

Can be supported seamlessly from Creation Grant

• Twice-a-year application window

• Support capped at 50%* of AQC, at

$50k~$150k per FY

* For-profit Organisations can be supported at up to 30%

Open to: Organisations and Individuals Activities Supported

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Presentation & Participation

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enables a wide range of arts practitioners and organisations to present diverse quality arts activities increasing arts appreciation and participation in Singapore.


New Grants Framework

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Presentation & Promotion

Publishing & Translation

Community Participation Grant

Pocket Rocket

What it used to be

Partnership for Arts Businesses


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Simple Forms, Budget and Reporting Requirements

Friendly Features

Can support projects by amateurs, hobbyists, semi-professionals

• 6 application windows a year

•Support capped at 50%* of AQC, at up to

$50k per FY

• Performances, exhibitions

• Literary and Art Form Publications

• Co-creative Projects with members of the Public

• Conferences, Festivals

• Music EPs

+* For-profit Organisations can be supported at up to 30%

Open to: Organisations and Individuals Activities Supported

enables a wide range of arts practitioners and organisations to present diverse quality arts activities increasing arts appreciation and participation in Singapore.

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The Difference between Production and P&P

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Production

• “Signature”, “Significant Impact” • ~$50K - $150K per FY • Local or international presentations• 2 windows• Much more selective (external assessment required)• Open to professional artists with a strong track record• 3-10 projects per year


• “Diversity”, “Appreciation”, “Participation” • Up to $50K per FY• Local presentations only• 6 windows• Most applications assessed internally by NAC• Open to artists, amateurs, informal groups• ~ 350 projects per year

Market & Audience Development

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supports your activities to build audiences, patrons and supporters to complement artistic efforts at home and abroad.

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International Travel Grant (ITG)

Market Devt Grant (MDG)

What it used to be

International Collaboration Grant (ICG)

Market & Audience Development

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supports activities to build audiences, patrons and supporters to complement artistic efforts at home and abroad.

Flexible to provide holistic support for your market development plan

Friendly Features

Open to intermediaries

• International Activities (E.g., touring, festivals, fairs, media visits, etc.)

• Marketing and Publicity

• Market Research, Branding Initiatives

• Resource materials or collateral for sponsor or audience engagement

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*For-profit Organisations can be supported at up to 30%


Open to: Organisations and Individuals


•Support capped at 50%* of AQC, at up to

$70k per FY

•Up to 3 travel related grants per FY

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Capability Development

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Artist Professional Devt Grant (APDG)

International Artist Residency (IAR)

What it used to be



Supports your efforts in acquiring competencies & knowledge required to meet the demands and challenges of your work

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• Support capped at 70%* of AQC

Up to $75k per FY Helps defray

Manpower Costs

• Up to $20k per FY

ORGANISATIONS INDIVIDUALS


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Targeted support for Orgs / Individals

Friendly Features

Open to Org Devt Grant recipients (FY13-15)

Open to: Organisations and Individuals

• Training Activities (E.g., Courses, Workshops)

• Residencies

• In-house Training

• Sending Staff on Training

• Internships, Mentorships, Apprenticeships

• Work Attachments

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* For-profit Organisations can be supported at up to 30%


• Developing Training Programmes for Industry

+Supports arts professionals besides artists

Supports your efforts in acquiring competencies & knowledge required to meet the demands and challenges of your work

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A Note on Supporting Travel

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What it used to be

International Devt Grant (IDG)• International Travel Grant (ITG)

• Market Development Grant (MDG)

• International Collaboration Grant (ICG)

What is my

purpose of travel?



A Note on Supporting Travel

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• Presenting in a festival, conference, trade fair

• Smaller scale collaboration with an overseas partner

• Overseas presentations

Capability Devt

• Attending a conference

• Training / residency programmes overseas

What it used to be

International Devt Grant (IDG)• International Travel Grant (ITG)

• Market Development Grant (MDG)

• International Collaboration Grant (ICG)



Travel as a cost component supported under the different grant programmes. Production

• Deep collaboration with an overseas partner that will result in a significant international co-prodn.

Possible scenarios

Research & Development

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Research priorities:• Artistic practice of art forms in

Singapore

• Impact of the Arts on Society

• Policies and Practices that shape Arts Development

Open to Org Devt grant receipients

Friendly Features

Up to 100% Support, apply any time

• No application windows

•Supports up to 100% of AQC, at up to

$50k per FY

Open to: Organisations and Individuals (with research expertise)


builds up the research capabilities in the arts, and supports research and documentation projects that expand our knowledge of the arts and cultural sector, audiences and policies.

Researcher retains IP (though NAC may use and circulate findings)

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ORGANISATION DEVT


Arts)

Organisation Devt



Arts Creation Fund


International CollaboratnInternational Travel

Market Devt

Presentatn & Promotn

Publishing & Translatn

Community ParticipatnPocket Rocket



Creation

Production



Capability Devt

Research & Devt


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Grant Programme

Eligibility Level of Support per Applicant per Year (Max)

Application Windows/ Year

Individual Not-for-profit Org.

For Profit Org.

Organisation Devt Grant X X ~$50-150k /

50%~$150k-1M /50%

Once/year

Creation X X <$50k Once/year

Production <$150k /50%* Twice/year


<$50k / 50%*

Every 2 months

Market & Audience Devt <$70k / 50%*

Capability Devt <$75k / 70%*

<$20k / 70%

Research X <$50k / 100% Year-round

* Support to For-Profit Organisations is capped at 30% of project expenditure

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NAC’s Direct Support to Artists and Arts Groups

$15.4M

$19.1M $18.3M$19.4M

$26.2M

$36.5M(Includes Organisation Development Grants)

(Includes Project Grants) (Includes Scholarships, CET providers, Awards, residencies & training)

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$6.2M$7.2M

$8.3M

$10.1M

$14.4M

NAC’s Support through Grants has more than Doubled

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What Happens Now?

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• Grant guidelines, forms are now available on NAC’s website

• Download and complete application form and submit it via email / hard copy to NAC

• Online grant application portal should be available end 2013

Q & A

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