March 5, 2008
Letters of inquiry (see How to Apply) must be received by 5 p.m. at The Creative Work Fund, One Lombard Street, Suite 305, San Francisco, CA 94111. Only eligible artists, organizations, and projects (see Who is Invited) will be considered.
April 18, 2008
Mailing of notification of organizations and artists invited to submit full proposals. Packets will include detailed instructions for preparing full proposals.
June 27, 2008
Full proposals must be received by the Creative Work Fund by 5 p.m. Full proposals are only considered from artists and organizations that were invited to apply on April 18.
September 26, 2008
Grant announcements mailed by the Creative Work Fund
October 15, 2008
Before undertaking a Creative Work Fund project, artists and organizations should agree to responsibilities, copyright assignment, distribution rights, and royalty payments for the new work. Key participants in each selected project must prepare and sign a letter or memorandum of understanding about projected schedules and each entity’s rights, roles, and responsibilities in the project. Grants are paid to the collaborating 501 (c)(3) organization as soon as signed paperwork is received—no later than early December 2008. For many, October 15 is the project starting date.
2009-10
Most Creative Work Fund projects should be completed within two years but projects of longer duration will be considered.
In 2009, the Creative Work Fund will invite proposals featuring collaborations with media artists or traditional artists. In 2010, the Creative Work Fund will invite proposals featuring collaborations with performing artists or visual artists.
Final Reports
Final reports are due three months after the projected project ending date. Grantees must submit two final reports (one prepared by the artist and one by the organization) describing the project and how they used the grant funds. Final reports should document the finished projects through DVDs, videotapes, CDs, audiotapes, slides, publications, CD-ROMs, or other appropriate media.
