Program Funding - NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

The Department of Cultural Affairs' Program Services Unit Cultural Development Fund Application for Fiscal 2010 is now closed.

FY10 DEADLINE: MARCH 23, 2009

General Requirements
All organizations funded for Fiscal 2009, including those receiving multi-year support, must submit a full report on the services delivered under the grant Agreement for the organization to retain those funds and to remain in good standing for Fiscal 2010. That report must be on either the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Payment Request form or Final Report form, as appropriate. See below to determine the correct Report required. Remember that all funded services and activities must take place within the City's Fiscal Year 2009 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009). Fiscal 2009 reporting can be submitted only after the services have been completed and must be submitted no later than August 3, 2009.

Changes to the Scope of Services
If the actual services provided differed from the proposed services submitted in the Fiscal 2009 Application, your organization may request to revise the funded services. Such requests must be submitted in writing on the Department of Cultural Affairs Scope of Services Request for Revision form.

Instructions on completing the form, and to download a copy of the form.

Note: If the revised project costs differ by 20% a Request for Revision Budget Page is a required attachment.

Download the Request for Revision Budget Page.

Reporting Forms

Once services funded for Fiscal 2009 are complete, the Department of Cultural Affairs requires the funded organization to submit one of the following reporting forms in compliance with its grant Agreement:

Final Report Form	OR	Final Payment Request Form
If your organization received an award at 100% payment, submission of the Final Report Form is required to report on completed services.		If final payment is pending on your award, submission of the Payment Request Form is required to receive payment and report on completed services.
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Remember: All funded organizations, whether receiving annual or multi-year support, are required to submit one of the Fiscal 2009 report forms above. In order to complete the terms of your Agreement and remain eligible for future support, the Department must receive your report in a timely manner. All report forms are subject to agency approval. Incorrect or incomplete reports cannot be approved, so be sure to follow the accompanying instructions and to complete the appropriate form.

Reports may be submitted only after all funded services are complete, and must be submitted no later than August 3, 2009.

Organizations that submit after the August 3rd deadline will be ineligible for funding in Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, and may be required to return funds paid.