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AB 1.04(1)(b)(b) It is a regional organization holding nonprofit status under the laws of another state and holding tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, as defined in ss. 71.01 (6) and 71.22 (4), Stats.; is qualified under section 170(c) of the internal revenue code, as defined in ss. 71.01 (6) and 71.22 (4), Stats.; and serves the arts in this state.
AB 1.04(1)(c)(c) It is an organization not holding tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, as defined in ss. 71.01 (6) and 71.22 (4), Stats., but will use a fiscal receiver if a grant is awarded.
AB 1.04(2)(2) Units of government. A unit of state or local government, including a public school or university located in this state which has access to state general purpose revenue funds is an eligible applicant if it satisfies each of the following criteria:
AB 1.04(2)(a)(a) It is the most appropriate sponsor for the proposed activities.
AB 1.04(2)(b)(b) The project, program or series proposed in the application will benefit a general cross section of the interested public.
AB 1.04(2)(c)(c) The project proposed in the application is either less than 3 years old or an expanded activity that is distinct from regular, ongoing activities.
AB 1.04(3)(3) Individuals. An individual is an eligible applicant who is 18 years of age or older, who is a Wisconsin resident for at least 1 year prior to the time of application, and who is not enrolled full time in an educational program leading to a degree in fine arts.
AB 1.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
subch. II of ch. AB 1Subchapter II — Grant Application Process
AB 1.05AB 1.05 Application forms and deadlines.
AB 1.05(1)(1) All applications for grants shall be made on the official current application forms for the applicable grant program available at the offices of the board.
AB 1.05(2)(2) Application forms shall be available no later than 45 calendar days before the deadline date established by the board for submission of applications.
AB 1.05(3)(3) All applications shall be postmarked by the deadline date set forth in the application form.
AB 1.05(4)(4) The board is not responsible for any loss or damage to materials submitted with applications.
AB 1.05(5)(5) All applications, supporting materials and literary examples of works of art shall be typed in the English language. Manuscripts may be submitted in languages other than English if a summary or synopsis of the work is furnished in English.
AB 1.05 NoteNote: Application forms for all current granting programs are available at the Wisconsin Arts Board at 101 East Wilson Street, 1st Floor, Madison, Wisconsin, 53702.
AB 1.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.06AB 1.06 Work samples.
AB 1.06(1)(1) Specific programs may require applications to include work samples by the applicant illustrating the highest quality work of the applicant to be reviewed by peer review panels.
AB 1.06(2)(2) The type of work sample required and the maximum number of work samples to be submitted shall be set forth in the application form.
AB 1.06 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.07AB 1.07 Completed applications by organizations and units of government. A completed application from an organization or unit of government shall include the following:
AB 1.07(1)(1) The appropriate application form, complete with responses to all requests for information.
AB 1.07(2)(2) Budget information as stated in the application form.
AB 1.07(3)(3) The name of the project director, if different from the contact person listed in the application.
AB 1.07(4)(4) The signature of an authorizing official on the organizational assurances page of the application form.
AB 1.07(5)(5) Where applicable, a completed application from an organization or unit of government shall include the following:
AB 1.07(5)(a)(a) A federal letter of tax-exempt determination.
AB 1.07(5)(b)(b) A copy of the contract between the applicant and a fiscal receiver specifying the responsibilities of each party.
AB 1.07(5)(c)(c) Work samples and stamped mailing envelope for returning samples of work.
AB 1.07(5)(d)(d) All resumes of people responsible for the administration of the grant.
AB 1.07(5)(e)(e) Lists of board members.
AB 1.07(5)(f)(f) Press clippings or reviews of prior programming.
AB 1.07(5)(g)(g) Copies of past final report forms for prior board grants.
AB 1.07(5)(h)(h) Where applicable, certified financial audits.
AB 1.07(5)(i)(i) Where applicable, long-range or strategic financial plans.
AB 1.07(5)(j)(j) Where applicable, an affirmative action plan or a request for exemption from the affirmative action plan requirement.
AB 1.07 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.08AB 1.08 Completed applications by individuals. A completed application from an individual shall include the following:
AB 1.08(1)(1) The appropriate application form, complete with responses to all requests for information and signed by the applicant.
AB 1.08(2)(2) A sample or samples of the applicant’s finest artistic work.
AB 1.08(3)(3) A resume or curriculum vitae.
AB 1.08(4)(4) A personal statement that describes the applicants interests, abilities and experiences related to the subject matter of the application.
AB 1.08(5)(5) Where applicable, a proposal explaining what the grant funds will be used for and how the grant funds will be spent.
AB 1.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
subch. III of ch. AB 1Subchapter III — Application Review Process
AB 1.09AB 1.09 Review of completed applications. Staff of the board shall review each application to determine its completeness and eligibility. The applicant is responsible for the completeness of the application. The board shall not be responsible for errors or omissions of the applicant. An incomplete application is not eligible for review by the peer review panel or the board. If an application is determined to be ineligible, the staff shall notify the applicant in a timely manner and the applicant shall subsequently receive notification in writing by the board.
AB 1.09 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.10AB 1.10 Conditions of unacceptable applications. Applications for all organizational and individual support shall not be accepted for review when funds are required for any of the following:
AB 1.10(1)(1) For capital improvement or construction, purchase of real property, or endowment.
AB 1.10(2)(2) To account for fund deficiencies in projects begun prior to the project start date specified by the board in program information.
AB 1.10(3)(3) To pay fees for touring costs, performances, or exhibitions not complying with the public service requirement under s. AB 1.27.
AB 1.10(4)(4) To pay for general operating expenses when not expressly permitted in the program information.
AB 1.10(5)(5) For projects that take place before or after the grant period.
AB 1.10(6)(6) For capital equipment which include items costing more than $300 with a useful life of more than one year.
AB 1.10(7)(7) For prizes or awards.
AB 1.10(8)(8) To renovate existing facilities.
AB 1.10(9)(9) For individual tuition.
AB 1.10(10)(10) For child care.
AB 1.10(11)(11) For curriculum expansion.
AB 1.10(12)(12) For out-of-state travel.
AB 1.10(13)(13) For entertainment, refreshments or food.
AB 1.10(14)(14) For projects that are restricted to private or exclusive participation including classes held in any private studios.
AB 1.10(15)(15) For deficits incurred from past activities.
AB 1.10 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.11AB 1.11 Establishment and discontinuance of peer review panels. The board may appoint individuals to serve on peer review panels to review grant and other applications. The board may create or discontinue any peer review panels as it deems necessary.
AB 1.11 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.12AB 1.12 Appointment to peer review panels. Individuals selected to serve on peer review panels shall be nominated by the staff and approved by the member of the board acting as panel chair. Individuals shall serve at the pleasure of the board. To insure continuity on panels for grants to organizations and units of government, the staff may select up to 2 individuals to repeat their service in the following year. No individual shall serve on the same panel for more than 2 consecutive years. Peer review panels shall, insofar as reasonably possible, represent a geographic cross section of the state, and include minority representation from among those groups listed in s. 16.287 (1) (f), Stats.
AB 1.12 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673.
AB 1.13AB 1.13 Qualifications for peer review panels. Members of all peer review panels shall have expertise or experience in a particular area of the arts, arts support or arts administration. Peer review panel members may be selected from among practitioners, organizations, curators, architects, citizens involved in the arts, and other participants in the arts.
AB 1.13 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.14AB 1.14 Compensation of peer review panel members. Members of peer review panels shall be compensated for actual and necessary travel expenses. Out-of-state panel members may be paid honoraria.
AB 1.14 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.15AB 1.15 Conflict of interest.
AB 1.15(1)(1) Any member of the board, peer review panels, or staff, who is affiliated with an applicant under review shall inform the board and the staff of this affiliation by completing the form under sub. (3) and by exempting himself or herself from deliberations concerning the applicant in question.
AB 1.15(2)(2) In this section, affiliated with an applicant means one or more of the following conditions related to a person who is a board, staff or peer review panel member exists:
AB 1.15(2)(a)(a) The person may be the recipient of direct financial benefit from the applicant organization or project being reviewed.
AB 1.15(2)(b)(b) The person enjoys status as an employee or governing board member of an applicant organization being reviewed.
AB 1.15(2)(c)(c) The person enjoys status as a consultant, with or without payment, to the applicant being reviewed.
AB 1.15(2)(d)(d) The person has a familial relationship with any member of an applicant organization.
AB 1.15(2)(e)(e) The person has recently received free tickets or other benefits from an applicant organization.
AB 1.15(3)(3) An “associations with cultural organizations” form shall be retained on file and reviewed annually for each board member, citizen who serves on peer review panels, and each staff.
AB 1.15 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.
AB 1.16AB 1.16 Standards for review of applications by organizations and units of government.
AB 1.16(1)(1) Artistic quality. Applications are reviewed according to artistic excellence and leadership. Factors to be considered may include the following:
AB 1.16(1)(a)(a) Service to the organization’s principal art form including the presentation of new works, the encouragement or development of new artists, or the preservation of artistic heritage.
AB 1.16(1)(b)(b) Serving as an example of excellence for others, setting standards, or recognition and impact in the community, region, state, and nation.
AB 1.16(1)(c)(c) Uniqueness of artistic service, in nature or method.
AB 1.16(1)(d)(d) Variety of programming.
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Published under s. 35.93, Stats. Updated on the first day of each month. Entire code is always current. The Register date on each page is the date the chapter was last published.