A. 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. Please check if the meeting will be virtual or in-person.
- 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. Applicants must 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 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.
B. Community Support
All applicants must 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 via online polling and petition platforms. A minimum of 25 community support signatures (75 signatures maximum) must be submitted with the application.
Community engagement is a 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 the community. See Addendum B for additional information and tips to strengthen an application.
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