CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Cultural Affairs 2013 Cultural Development Fund

The Department of Cultural Affairs has announced the release of the Fiscal 2013 Cultural Development Fund Application for arts and cultural programs. This year’s deadline is Monday, February 13, 2012.  The Fiscal 2013 application will cover activities taking place between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.  All organizations seeking support through DCA, including those that wish to be eligible for Fiscal 2013 Member Item funding (including CASA and Capital designated funds), must submit both an online CDF Application form and Supplemental Materials by the February 13th deadline.

Please note that organizations currently receiving multi-year support in either the Fiscal 2011-13 or Fiscal 2012-14 grant cycles should not apply; those organizations will be required to submit a Fiscal 2013 Renewal in Spring 2012. 

Preparing a Competitive Application

• Be sure to first review the Guidelines to determine if your organization is eligible to submit an application; the Guidelines are essential to understanding the content required for a complete proposal. 
• Once you have reviewed the Guidelines and determined that your organization is eligible, we strongly encourage attendance at one of the remaining nine Application Seminars DCA is hosting throughout the five boroughs.  The seminar will allow you the opportunity to speak directly with DCA staff as well as provide information critical to preparing a competitive Application.  Seating is limited and reservations are required; please click here to view a full schedule of these seminars and to RSVP.

RSVP Online: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/html/contact/seminar_request.shtml

• This year, the Instructions have been revised to help you better navigate the Application process.  Be sure to review the Instructions carefully, and bring a copy of them with you to a seminar. 
• All prospective applicants must register to access a Fiscal 2013 Online CDF Application.  For more information on Registration, please click here.   

In addition to the seminars, Programs staff will be available to help you throughout the application period.  Once you have reviewed all Fiscal 2013 Application materials and signed up for a seminar, your Program Specialist or the Programs Help Desk at 212-513-9381 will be available to respond to your CDF questions.

Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer's office is also here to help walk you through the process.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Deputy Chief of Staff, Matthew Wallace, at 718-383-9566, ext. 5 or email mwallace@council.nyc.gov.