Get Ca Cultural Districts Pilot Program: Application Overview And Instructions 2017-2025

The CA Cultural Districts Pilot Program offers a unique opportunity for organizational partnerships to apply for state certification and benefits. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions on how to navigate the application process online, ensuring you complete all required fields accurately.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application.

1. Use the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it in your preferred online editing tool.
2. Begin by entering the basic organizational information, including contact details for the lead applicant organization, as well as the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number.
3. Prepare the Letter of Intent (LOI) in PDF format, ensuring it includes key information such as the mission and history of the lead applicant, and the operating budget for the current and past fiscal year.
4. Describe each partnering organization briefly, detailing the role they play in the cultural district and their respective operating budgets.
5. Indicate the cultural district typology by defining whether the district is established, emerging, or at another life cycle stage, and describe its primary focus.
6. Incorporate location information by identifying the district type (urban, rural, suburban) and providing demographic and socio-economic statistics.
7. Outline the financial aspects by identifying the total budget estimate and its sources for activities proposed under the cultural district.
8. Answer narrative questions regarding current cultural activities in the district, community engagement, benefits of designation, and personnel involved in district operations.
9. Upload required additional materials, including the IRS Determination Letter, district boundary map, local government acknowledgment, and letters of support.
10. Review all entries for accuracy, finalize your submission, and ensure all uploads are complete before submitting the application, as it must be done in one sitting.

Complete your application for the CA Cultural Districts Pilot Program online today to ensure your cultural district is recognized and supported.