2007-2008 Challenge Grant Panel Meeting; August 21, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to conclusion (Will be held via Teleconference) Purpose: 2007-2008 Artist Enhancement Grants Program and 2007-2008 Quarterly Assistance Grant Panel Meeting Date & Time: October 10,...

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Cultural Affairs

The Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs announces grant panel meetings, to which all persons are invited. These meetings are subject to cancellation or change, please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

*DATE AND TIME: August 21, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – Conclusion (Will be held via Teleconference)

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 2007-2008 Artist Enhancement Grants Program and 2007-2008 Quarterly Assistance Grant Panel Meeting.

DATE AND TIME: October 10, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – Conclusion

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 2007-2008 Individual Artist Fellowships Panel Meeting – Media Arts Fellowships Grant Panel Meeting.

DATE AND TIME: October 23, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – Conclusion

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 2007-2008 Individual Artist Fellowships Panel Meeting – Visual Arts 3 Dimensional Grant Panel Meeting.

DATE AND TIME: October 24, 2007, 9:00 a.m.– Conclusion

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 2007-2008 State Touring Grant Panel Meeting.

DATE AND TIME: October 25, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – Conclusion

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 2007-2008 Individual Artist Fellowships Panel Meeting – Visual Arts 2 Dimensional Grant Panel.

*DATE AND TIME: October 31, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – Conclusion (Will be held via Teleconference)

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 2007-2008 Challenge Grant Panel Meeting

PLACE: R. A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. *Instructions for meetings held via Teleconference: Join the teleconference by dialing the ReadyTalk phone number: 1(866)740-1260. This is a toll-free call. Enter the 7-digit access code: 2456470 (You will be placed on hold until the Chairperson starts the conference). *If you have problems joining the conference or if you need technical assistance, please contact the ReadyTalk Customer Care Line 1(800)843-9166 or contact the Division of Cultural Affairs at [phone].

The panel meeting is a public process that any person may participate. If you would like to participate in the panel meeting, you may dial into the conference call by following the instructions below. Participation in the panel process is by no means required; however, there will be time during the meeting for update information and public comment. During the time when your application is being discussed and initially scored, the Chair will ask for update information and you may respond and also answer direct questions by the panelists. Public comment will occur again after the initial scoring of all applications has been completed.

If you have previously sent us a Telephone Participation Form, be aware that we will not call you as described – you must call into the teleconference (toll free) and be ready to give update information or answer questions when your application number is announced. You are advised to dial in at 9:00 am. Once you have heard the initial scoring and discussion of your application, you may leave the conference if you wish (hang up) or remain to hear the final outcome.

If you have any questions about the new panel meeting format or if you would like additional assistance determining how to dial in, please do not hesitate to contact the Division at [phone].

Please make sure that the appropriate people in your organization receive this important information.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PANEL MEETINGS HELD IN ROOM 307: Telephone Participation Procedures: As stated in the Grants Program Guidelines, organization grant applications may participate in the panel meetings by telephone. Applicants must submit a written request for telephone participation, which must be received by the Division no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on the last business day immediately preceding the scheduled panel meeting. The request must contain the organization name and application number; the name and date of the panel meeting; the name of the person or persons designated to speak at the panel; and the complete telephone number, including the area code and extension. The request must be signed by an authorized official of the organization, with the name and title typed below the signature.

A copy of the meeting agenda may be obtained by writing to: Division of Cultural Affairs, 500 S. Bronough Street, R. A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250.

Should any person wish to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above-referenced meeting, he/she may need to ensure a verbatim recording of the proceedings in order to provide a record for judicial review. To request special aids or services, contact Division staff at least 72 hours prior to the above stated schedule at [phone] or Text Telephone 711.

Should any person wish to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above-referenced meeting, he/she may need to ensure a verbatim recording of the proceedings in order to provide a record for judicial review. To request special aids or services, contact Morgan Lewis with the division at least 48 hours prior to the above stated schedule at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Division by calling Florida Relay at 711.

Please note: These meetings are subject to cancellation or change, please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

For more information, please contact: Morgan Lewis or M. Gaylen Phillips, Division of Cultural Affairs, R. A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or [phone].