
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 2012 application deadline was Friday, June 17, 2011 for projects taking place between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012. NEW THIS GRANT ROUND: Applicants were able to submit ONLY ONE GRANT APPLICATION. The minimum grant request per category was $1,000 and the maximum grant request per category was $10,000. No cash match was required. FREE Grant Application Assistance Workshops were held in each of the eight Acadiana parishes, click here for more info.

New DAF FY 2012 Guidelines DAF FY2012 Guidelines - Download by clicking here.
There were three grant categories for the Decentralized Arts Funding program:
1. Project Assistance PA Application DAF FY 2012 - Download application by clicking here.
Provides funding for a specific arts project. Up to 100% of eligible expenses.
2. Technical Assistance TA Application DAF FY 2012 - Download application by clicking here.
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 2012 - Download application to by clicking here.
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 $10,000.
All applications were reviewed by panelists who made funding recommendations to the AcA Board of Directors for final approval. Grants Panelists Review Meetings were held August 15, 17 and 19, 2011 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Applicants were encouraged to attend (as audience only) and were restricted from participating in the actual panel review process.
DAF FY2012 GRANTS AWARD RECIPIENTS
ACADIA PARISH
The Iota First Organization
Cultural & Creative Arts, Inc.
City of Crowley
Crowley Art Association
The Grand Opera House of the South, Inc.
EVANGELINE PARISH
Evangeline Parish Library
Evangeline Tourism Association
IBERIA PARISH
Iberia Performing Arts League (IPAL)
Iberia Cultural Resources Association (ICRA)
Iberia Parish Library
Hopkins Street Revitalization Association, Incorporated/Envision da BERRY
Iberia Parish School Board/Anderson Middle School
Bunk Johnson Jazz Arts & Heritage Festival Inc.
LAFAYETTE PARISH
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
Chorale Acadienne
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette/KRVS Public Radio
Children's Museum of Acadiana
Louisiana Folk Roots, Inc.
Acadiana Outreach
Acadiana Outreach Center/Keith Dorwick
Lafayette Art Association
Freetown Studios, Inc.
Cité des Arts
Lafayette Ballet Theatre
The Association Cultural Latino-Acadiana
Carencro High School
Acadiana Open Channel/Southern Screen Film Festival
Comeaux High School
ST. LANDRY PARISH
Creole Heritage, Inc.
Opelousas High School
Home Health and Supportive Service
St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission
Southern Development Foundation
The Festival of Words Cultural Arts Collective Inc.
City of Opelousas
ST. MARTIN PARISH
Breaux Bridge Chamber of Commerce/Conni Castille
St. Martin Parish Library
Frederick Ecole des Arts/Louisiana Musicians Collective
Frederick Ecole des Arts, Inc.
ST. MARY PARISH
Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts
Artists Guild Unlimited
Techeland Arts Council
Trinity Episcopal Church of Morgan City
City of Franklin
St. Mary Parish Library System
VERMILION PARISH
Vermilion Arts Council
Vermilion Parish Library
Allume Society-Friends of Historic Downtown
Gueydan Museum and Cultural Art Society
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