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6.P. - Page 2 of 6 ANALYSIS On September 10, 2020, the Arts Commission met to consider large grant funding recommendations for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The Commission discussed the Grant Applications and allocated $55,000 of its total budget. In sum, fifteen local non-profit cultural and arts organizations submitted large grant requests totaling $98,350. The criteria for evaluating this year's applications included: • Project proposals that celebrate diversity. • Applications based in Redwood City or requesting funds for a performance in Redwood City. • Applications from non-profit organization with demonstrated financial stability. • Funding requested must represent no more than 20% of an applicant's total annual budget. • A complete and accurate application detailing the proposed project along with attainable goals, objectives, time frames, and a self-evaluation procedure which was submitted by established due dates. • Applications completed and presented to the Commission by an official representative of the requesting organization. • Applicants which obtained permission for the use of the facility and coordinated the time, date, and specific requirements for the event with the facility owners prior to applying for Commission funding. Additional criteria specific to the COVID-19 pandemic included: • Projects that follow COVID-19 safety guidelines and promote virtual attendance. • Projects that are virtual and available for larger attendance. • Organizations that suffered a significant financial impact due to COVID-19. The Commission's recommendations for funding are contained in Attachment A of this report with a brief description of the purpose of each grant request. The Commission hereby requests that its proposed grant recommendations be approved and authorized by City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The Arts Commission large grants are funded by the City's General Fund. The total amount of proposed funding agreements for large grants for FY 2020-21 is $55,000. The City Council has approved a total of $73,896 for Arts Commission activities for FY 2020-21. Therefore, no additional appropriation is required. Page 2 of 3 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org 171