Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) is an arts grant program created and funded by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The Acadiana Center for the Arts administers this statewide, parish-by-parish program for Region 4, which includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes. Eligible applicants are non-profit arts organizations, non-profit organizations, government agencies, schools and schools boards, colleges and universities, as well as individuals using a fiscal agent.

The DAF FY 2014 application deadline is Friday, June 21, 2013 for projects taking place between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014. Applicants can submit ONLY ONE GRANT APPLICATION, choosing from the three grant categories. The minimum grant request is $1,000 and the maximum grant request is $5,000. No cash match was required.

The three grant categories in the Decentralized Arts Funding Program are:

1. Project Assistance

• Provides funding for a specific arts project.  

2. Technical Assistance

• Provides funding for professional expertise and training in any of the eight arts disciplines or arts administration.  

3. Organizational Support

• Provides funding for operating expenses, such as salaries, supplies, and utilities, of arts organizations with 501(c)(3) status from the IRS.  Up to 25% of the previous year's annual operating revenues and no more than $5,000.

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If you can not attend the workshop in your parish, you may attend a workshop in another parish within Acadiana. All of the information presented is exactly the same for all eight parishes.

Acadia Parish Crowley Art Association 220 N. Parkerson Ave. Crowley, LA 70526 Monday, April 8, 2013 3:00 p.m. Evangeline Parish Evangeline Parish Library 242 W. Main St. Ville Platte, 70586 Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:00 a.m. Iberia Parish Parkview Library 500 Grand Pre Blvd. New Iberia, LA 70560 Monday, April 22, 2013 1:30 p.m. Lafayette Parish Acadiana Center for the Arts 101 W. Vermilion St. Lafayette, LA 70501 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 1:30 p.m.

St. Martin Parish NUNU’S Art Collective 1510 Courtaleau Road/ Hwy 93 East Arnaudville, LA 70512 Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:30 a.m. St. Mary Parish Everett Street Gallery 201 Everett St. Morgan City, LA 70381 Monday, April 8, 2013 10:30 a.m. Vermilion Parish              Vermilion Arts Council 200 N. Magdalen Square Abbeville, LA 70510 Monday, March 25, 2013 10:30 a.m.

New DAF FY 2014 Guidelines 
Click here to downloads a copy of the DAF FY 2014 Guidelines

Grant categories for the Decentralized Arts Funding program:

1.Project Assistance PA Application DAF FY 2014 
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Provides funding for a specific arts project. Up to 100% of eligible expenses.

2.Technical Assistance TA Application DAF FY 2014 
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Provides funding for professional expertise and training in any of the eight arts disciplines or arts administration. Up to 100% of eligible expenses.

3.Organizational Support OS Application DAF FY 2014 
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Provides funding for operating expenses, such as salaries, supplies, and utilities, of arts organizations with 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Up to 25% of the previous year's annual operating revenues and no more than $5,000.

All applications were reviewed by panelists who made funding recommendations to the AcA Board of Directors for final approval. Grants Panelists Review Meetings will be held in August, 2012 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, dates will be announced at a later time. Applicants are encouraged to attend (as audience only) and were restricted from participating in the actual panel review process.

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DAF Guidelines FY 2013 Power Point Presentation