1. Download and complete all pages of the application form and all required attachments (use “N/A” if a section does not apply to you). Provide information that is current as of the application deadline.
   
   
2. The application form must be signed by the organization’s executive director, managing director, president, board chair, or the applying artist. If you are an organization, you must submit a list of current officers and board members with their term of office.
   
   
3. Applicants must not modify the format of the application form or exceed the maximum length of any section of the form, except where otherwise noted. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the Commission for the Arts for consideration. Staff will notify you if the application requires additional information.
   
   
4. There are two ways to submit the documentation:
• Email to arts@LivermoreCA.gov - indicate "Project & Program Grant Application" and your organization’s name in the subject line of the email. Email size is limited to 10MB. Divide into multiple files and email each separately if entire file is larger than 10MB; 
• Mail or deliver in person to:

Livermore Public Library
1188 S. Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
Attn: Commission for the Arts Staff Liaison

The application packet must be received by 5:00 pm on the 1st of March or September in order to be considered for that funding cycle.  If the 1st falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or other day the City is not open for business, the deadline shall be the next business day.

Applications are first reviewed by staff for eligibility and completeness. Eligible applications are then provided to the Commission for the Arts Project & Program Grant Ad Hoc Committee for review. The Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations are submitted to the full Commission for the Arts, who then make recommendations to City Council for final approval.

Approved applicants will receive a letter and a contract for the Project & Program Grant funds. Return the signed contract to the City as soon as possible to confirm your intent to receive funding. You will need to have a current City of Livermore Business License. The fee is waived for organizations with 501(c)(3) status; simply write 'fee waived' on page 2 of the Business License Tax Application Form.

Project & Program Grants are funded through the City's Public Art Fund. If your application is approved, you will be required to submit a final report. The grantee final report is due no later than 30 days after project completion. Project & Program Grant funds will be distributed as follows:

• 30% upon approval of the application and contract completion.
• 40% after the demonstration of material progress and proof of receipt of matching funds.
• 30% upon submission and approval of the final report.

Note: If your project or program is supported with City Public Art funds, the City must be acknowledged in any promotional materials related to the program, such as advertising of the event or project, or in program-related materials. The acknowledgement should read: “Supported in part by a grant from the City of Livermore Commission for the Arts”.

If you have any questions regarding how to complete this application or the review process, please contact City staff at (925) 373-5588 or email arts@LivermoreCa.gov.

• Project and Program Grant Application
• Evaluation Criteria