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American Rescue Plan Act Creative Training Incentive Program
American Rescue Plan Act Creative Training Incentive Program
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The deadline to receive submissions is May 7, 2026, by or before 3:00 p. m. via submittable. The bid notice states, Submissions must be received by May 7, 2026, by or before 3:00 p. m. via submittable.
The bid notice states that selected, eligible participants who successfully complete the program requirements and comply with reporting and participation guidelines will receive a one-time incentive payment of $5,000. Payment is issued after completion of all program requirements, including attendance and submission of required reports in compliance with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) guidelines. The bid notice states, The city shall pay the contractor for the work as follows: the contractor shall receive a onetime incentive payment in the amount of five thousand dollars $5,000 for participation in the arpa creative training incentive program and completion of the participation requirements established by the city.
The bid notice states that a panel will use evaluation criteria to review submissions, and the award is expected to be made to the candidate that agrees to meet the needs of the city. Criteria may include commitment to professional growth, impact on Durham's arts and cultural sector, alignment with training goals, and potential for long-term benefit. The bid notice states, The review committee will evaluate applications based on criteria that may include, but is not limited to, the following: a. Commitment to professional growth 10 points b. Impact on Durham's arts and cultural sector 10 points c. Alignment with training goals 10 points d. Potential for longterm benefit 10 points.
Applicants must be residents of Durham County, North Carolina, or operate an arts-related business or nonprofit organization based in Durham County. They must be actively engaged in the arts and cultural sector and have established their practice or organization prior to March 2020, showing financial hardship from COVID-19 during **** candidates must be willing and able to attend training and enter into a contract with the city. The bid notice states, Applicants must be residents of Durham County, North Carolina, or operate an arts-related business or nonprofit organization based in Durham County. and Applicants must have begun their artistic practice or established their arts-related business or nonprofit organization prior to march 2020, before the onset of the covid19 pandemic. Applicants must be able to show that they suffered financial hardship from covid during the years 2020 to 2023.
The RFI submission requirements include work samples, which are visual representations of past creative work. The bid notice states, Work samples: visual representations of past creative work that demonstrate the candidates qualifications and work within the creative sector. In order to be considered, the candidate must submit at least five 5 images or documents of at least five 5 previously completed projects.
The estimated total value for the incentive payment to selected participants is $5,000. The bid notice states, The proposed budget for the project consists of $5,000 in total incentive fees, which will be awarded to selected, eligible participants who successfully complete the program requirements and comply with reporting and participation guidelines.
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