Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for and Accept Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant (Ordinance S-48231)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant in an amount not to exceed $10,000 and, if approved, accept funding from the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Commission on the Arts Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant seeks to enhance the work of community and social service organizations and governmental entities through projects that foster meaningful arts learning experiences in community settings for adult learners. Lifelong Arts Engagement grants encompass a Creative Aging component intended to use arts and creative expression to improve the quality of life for older adults. The project, “Stories of My Life in Words and Art,” will allow senior center members to partner with a professional artist/instructor who will assist in bringing their personal histories to life in a creative and engaging manner. This program aligns with improving the quality of life for seniors through holistic and coordinated activities.
The grant notification was issued in mid-October with the application due Nov. 10, 2021.
Contract Term
The grant period is Jan. 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding in a total of amount of $10,000 will be provided by the Arizona Commission on the Arts if the City's grant application is approved. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.