Special Project Funds

This grant is project-specific. Funds must be used to pay expenses for the Project only:

  • Arts education
  • Fees for outside professional artists
  • Fees for other outside Professionals
  • Printing & postage
  • Materials or supplies
  • Rented space or equipment
  • Maintenance costs
  • Marketing, publicity and advertising
  • Staff training
  • Technical assistance
  • ADA assistive services
INELIGIBLE Use of Grant Funds

LAP funds cannot be used for:

  • Normal year-round administrative salary
  • Projects that serve as a fundraiser
  • Capital improvements or capital equipment purchases
  • Hospitality / refreshments*
  • Previous program deficits
  • Fellowships, endowments, awards or scholarships
  • Foreign travel
  • Projects by religious institutions that do not actively seek a wide general audience

* Expenses for hospitality or refreshments cannot be paid with LAP grant funds, however such expenses MAY count towards the required Cash Match.