Grant Panelist Orientation

If you’re a new grant panelist, these orientation materials will walk you through everything you need to know as you prepare to serve on a grant panel — from how to use the online grant system, to what to look for as you’re reading an application, to what to expect during panel discussion.

If you’re a returning panelist, the orientation will be a good refresher for you, and it  includes updated information as well.

Read or watch any or all of the segments, but if your time is limited we suggest you at least check out Part 3: Guidelines, Criteria, & Process for the grant program you will be reviewing.

Part 1

SMAC & its Funding Sources:     Text     Video

Part 2

SMAC’s Grant Programs:     Text

Part 3

Guidelines, Criteria, & Process
Guidelines documents include information about:

• grant program intent and eligibility
• the application process
• the grant review process, including scoring criteria
• grant contracts, distribution of funds, and reporting

For the grant workshop videos, use the chapters to find the relevant information.

Organizations

• Art Project Guidelines:     Text     Video
• Art Legacy Project Guidelines:     Text     Video
• Equipment & Facilities Improvement Guidelines:     Text     Video
• Quick Support for Organizations Guidelines:     Text     Video

Schools & Youth

• Arts in the Schools Guidelines:     Text     Video
• Art Study Opportunity for Youth Guidelines:     Text     Video

Artists

• Artist Growth Guidelines:     Text     Video
• Artist Equity Guidelines:     Text     Video
• Quick Support for Artists Guidelines:     Text     Video
• Advanced Artist Fellowship Guidelines:     Text     Video

Part 4

Using the Grant System:     Text     Video

Part 5

Reading & Scoring Tips:     Text     Video

Part 6

Panel Meeting & Discussion Tips:     Text     Video