§ 2-01 Applicability and Definitions.
RCNY § 2-01
For purposes of this chapter and any application for a Cultural Development Fund grant award submitted to the Department, the following terms have the following meanings: Accessibility. The term “accessibility” means the degree to which an environment, service, product, or program allows access and eliminates barriers to participation by diverse or underrepresented communities, especially people with disabilities. Applicant. The term “applicant” means an organization applying for CDF funds. Audience. The term “audience” means any people who benefit from an applicant’s programs and activities. City. The term “city” means the city of New York. Commissioner. The term “Commissioner” means the commissioner of cultural affairs. Cultural Development Fund. The term “Cultural Development Fund” or “CDF” is the citywide arts and cultural services grant award program administered in accordance with this chapter. Cultural Institutions Group. The term “Cultural Institutions Group” has the same meaning set forth in Section 2507 of the New York City Charter. Department. The term “Department” means the New York city department of cultural affairs. Disability. The term “disability” has the same meaning set forth in § 8-102 of the Administrative Code of the city of New York. Guidelines. The term “guidelines” means the materials published by the Department for each CDF application cycle used to administer the CDF program. (Added City Record 6/12/2024, eff. 6/12/2024)
