ANC Approval
Prior to application submission: All applicants must submit a letter of support from the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) in which the proposed project will be installed. Specifically, applicants are required to:
- Request a hearing before the ANC to present and discuss the final designs of the proposed project to neighborhood stakeholders. This will allow you to obtain a letter of support for your project. Please check whether the meeting will be virtual or in-person, During COVID-related restrictions, monthly meetings were held virtually.
- Promote public awareness to community members with the goal of inviting members of the public to attend the ANC meeting and soliciting input on the applicant’s project. Applicant will distribute (electronic) flyers announcing the ANC meeting presentation date. Applicants are advised to communicate that funding for the proposed project is subject to a CAH grant award. Applicants can use their existing communication networks (newsletter distribution lists, community list serves, and social media) to inform the community about the project on the ANC agenda.
- Obtain a letter of support from the ANC following the ANC presentation. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of support from the ANC and submit a copy of that approval letter with their PABC grant application by the deadline. Applicants are advised to plan early and contact the ANC for their meeting schedule and procedures.
Community Support
All applicants must also obtain and submit a list of signatures from residents and business owners in the community in which the proposed project will be installed, attesting to their support of the project. CAH will accept signatures received through on-line polling and petition platforms. You can search on the internet for various on-line polling and petition platforms, some of which are free. A minimum of 25 community support signatures (75 signatures maximum) must be submitted with the applicant’s PABC application.
Community engagement is cornerstone for public art projects. It is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning. Community engagement can help by facilitating more active collaboration with the residents, businesses, visitors, and other stakeholders in your community. See Addendum B for additional information and tips to strengthen your application.
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