Address 535 Stone Cutters Way Suite 202 Montpelier,VT 05602-3796 USA Phone Number (802)229-2306 Fax Number (802)223-6484 TTY Number (800)253-0191 Email [email protected] Website http://www.cerfplus.org Executive Director Ms. Cornelia Carey Founding Year 1985 Incorporating Year 1985 Mission Statement CERF+ serves artists who work in craft disciplines by providing a safety net to support strong and sustainable careers. CERF+’s core services are education programs, advocacy, network building and emergency relief. Program Name Emergency Grants Program Contact Mr. Les Snow, Program Manager Program Phone (802) 229-2306 Program Email [email protected] Year Program Founded 2001 Description of Program CERF+’s Emergency Grants are designed to provide immediate help to eligible craft artists after career-threatening emergencies. Conditions/Public Service Requirements n/a Award Website http://craftemergency.org/artists_services/emergency_relief/grants_loans Where does the program take place? Does this program primarily support the creation of new work? No Support or Services Provided as part of the Program Description of Support or Services CERF+’s Emergency Grants are designed to provide immediate help to eligible craft artists after career-threatening emergencies. CERF+ is committed to safeguarding & sustaining the careers of artists nationwide. - The maximum potential Emergency Grant is $6,000. - The maximum potential Emerging Professional Craft Artist Emergency Grant is $3,500. CERF+ loans and other CERF+ grants are not available to those qualifying for this grant program. Please note: If you receive a grant, you are required to report the money as income when filing your IRS tax form. Amount Awarded by this Program (if an award) 500.00 - 6000.00 Related Arts Category Discipline Secondary Tertiary Visual Arts Crafts Residency Programs Open to Applicants Living in Any US State, Territory, or Indian Nation Gender No Requirement Age 18 and older Can Previous Awardees Re-apply? Yes W/ Restrictions Ethnicity No Requirement Career Point Emerging Mid-Career or Established Master or Elder Special Population No Requirement Other Restrictions Applicant must be in good standing with the loan program. Total Number of Applicants (annually) 55 Total Number of Recipients (annually) 45 Total Number of Awards (annually) 45 Total Amount Awarded by this Program (annually) $140,000 Procedure Open Application Contact Requirements For more information, fill-out the Emergency Assistance Inquiry form - http://craftemergency.org/artists_services/emergency_assistance_inquiry/ Material/Process Applications are available online. All applications must include:  Completed and signed application form  A resume outlining accomplishments as a craft artist, including: exhibitions and shows, publications featuring your work, education, awards, teaching experiences, etc.  Documentation of the emergency: Fire or police department report, newspaper story related to the emergency, itemized lists and/or photos of lost or destroyed merchandise, equipment, buildings, etc. Ideally, photos are high quality prints or high resolution digital. Including yourself in the photo is also helpful, but not essential. If a medical emergency, provide a written prognosis from a doctor or other health provider.  Documentation of work (Color original photographs or quality copies of originals. Electronic versions or web address where work can be seen is also acceptable).  IRS 1040 Forms and Schedule C’s from the last two years and, if a corporation, corporate tax returns from the last two years. If using “Professional Craft Artist/ Alternative” guidelines as a basis for professional craft artist eligibility the application must include:  “All applications must include” items above  Outstanding quality and depth of work represented by at least 10 images of recent work  Ongoing and substantive exhibitions record documented through a verifiable listing of key exhibitions  Catalogs of recent and past exhibitions, reviews of exhibitions, articles documenting work, and/or other documentation that helps establish professionalism, excellence, and involvement in the craft field  Listing of fellowships, awards, and honors  At least three professional references, including their professional affiliation and contact information. There is no need for written references  A brief (one page) statement discussing the nature and objectives of your work and explaining why you believe the 50% income requirement should be waived for your work. If using “Craft Artist/ Emerging Professional” guidelines as a basis for professional craft artist eligibility the application must include:  “All applications must include” items above (Tax returns are not required when applying for this grant.)  Outstanding quality and depth of work represented by at least 10 images of recent work  Recent exhibitions record documented through a verifiable listing of key exhibitions  Catalogs of recent exhibitions, reviews of exhibitions, articles documenting work, and/or other documentation that helps establish professionalism, excellence, and involvement in the craft field  Listing of fellowships, awards, honors, university or other professional training, workshops, residencies, and commissions  At least three professional references, including their professional affiliation and contact information. There is no need for written references  A brief (one page) statement discussing the nature and objectives of your work and explaining why you believe the 50% income requirement should be waived for your work  A brief (one page) statement discussing the steps you have taken and plan to take to operate your craft art business in a professional manner (business plan summary, accounting system, insurance, business related education, etc). Application Fee $0 Exact Deadline Deadline2 Deadline3 Deadline4 Approximate Deadline Rolling Deadline Yes Ideal Contact Month for New Application and Guidelines Selection Process/Criteria CERF’s decision about the amount of funding, the type of funding (Emergency Grant and/or no-interest Emergency Recovery Loan) and an applicant’s access to other services shall be based on the criteria listed below: The significance of each criterion varies depending on the type of assistance. The criteria are: - Degree of distress caused by emergency; - Applicant’s ability to run a professional business; - Impact that CERF’s assistance has on the applicant as well as the impact that the applicant has had within the community where he/she resides and/or the craft community at large; quality of and interest in the applicant’s work; ability to repay (if applying for a loan). Notification Process Applicants are notified within two weeks of receipt of complete application (three weeks for Emergncy Recovery Loan). Are awardees required to submit a Final Report? True Awardee's Public Service Requirement? n/a