§ 2-08 Application Materials
RCNY § 2-08
(a)Materials required for all applications. An applicant’s CDF application must include the following documents: (1) Background materials, in a single file of no more than 10 pages, that describe the applicant’s arts and cultural public engagement over at least the past two years, as well as any other programs, press or marketing materials, letters of recommendation, curricula, testimonials, and artist biographies the applicant elects to include; (2) A copy of the applicant’s IRS § 501(c)(3) determination letter, except as provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of this section; and (3) A copy of each of the applicable financial documents required by the Department, as described in the guidelines.
(b)Applicants with a fiscal sponsor or conduit. In addition to the materials set forth in subdivision (a) of this section, applicants applying with a fiscal sponsor or conduit must also submit the following documents: (1) Proof of incorporation as a nonprofit organization in New York state. Acceptable forms of documentation include a New York state incorporation certificate and board of regents charter under section 216 of the education law; (2) A letter from the fiscal sponsor indicating that it has agreed to act as a fiscal sponsor; and (3) In lieu of the applicant’s IRS § 501(c)(3) determination letter, a copy of the fiscal sponsor’s IRS § 501(c)(3) determination letter.
(c)Organizations with a primary mission beyond arts and culture. In addition to the materials set forth in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section, as applicable, applicants with a primary mission not related to arts and culture must also submit a full organizational budget on a template provided by the Department, as may be updated from time to time by the Department.
(d)Additional documentation. The Department may request additional information from an applicant after an application has been submitted. (Added City Record 6/12/2024, eff. 6/12/2024)
