Artist FAQs - Greater Columbus Arts Council

Artist FAQs Grants & Funding For Artists What is the Community Grantmaking (Review and Evaluation) Process? Can I start my application and come back to it later? What does GCAC do? Does GCAC only give grants? How are GCAC’s grants funded? I am unsure if I qualify for a specific grant, what should I do? How do I demonstrate that I am a working artist? How does GCAC define a working artist? Where do I go to request accessibility accommodations? What is a publicity/donor acknowledgement? Can I apply for a grant if I applied last year as well? Is there an application fee? Do I have to be 18 to apply? Do I have to live in Columbus to apply for a GCAC grant? Who reviews my application? Should I still apply if I don’t meet all the requirements for a grant? What is a Final Report? I submitted my application, now what? Can I apply for multiple GCAC Grants? Why are you asking me for demographic information? What are grant workshops? How often are they offered? Can I come to the GCAC office? What if I do not have access to a computer? Can I get help on my application? Are your applications only offered in English? Can students apply? How will I receive my payment? How long does it take to get my payment? Where do I apply? What is a grant agreement? How do I accept my award? Fellowships & Residencies If I am awarded the fellowship, can I also apply for the residency and vice/versa? Does the fellowship and residency overlap / will I be required to share the studio space? What is the difference between the Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Fellowship and Residency? How are awards paid? Who is eligible to apply? Are fellowships competitive? What fellowships and residencies does GCAC offer? Grants & Funding For Artists Fellowships & Residencies