Grant Funds
The monies awarded for the grant must be used specifically towards creating new, original choreography. A grant carries no commitment for future support beyond the terms outlined in this application. For companies hiring an outside choreographer, grant funds can be used towards choreography fees only.
The Artistic Review Panel is not required to award all of the monies that are available and reserves the right to forward any un-awarded monies to the following year’s fund.
Fraud and Misrepresentation
If awarded, the grant funds shall be used only for purposes outlined in grantee’s grant application on file with HCAC. Grantee certifies that all of the information and representations contained in the application are and remain true and complete in all material respects. Should it come to the attention of HCAC that any materials submitted by the grantee are fraudulent or misrepresentative in any manner, this agreement is null and void and the grantee acknowledges that any remaining grant funds not yet disbursed are forfeited and that the grantee is responsible for reimbursing HCAC for funds already disbursed.
Reporting
At the end of the granting period, a final report on the use of the approved funds for the project must be filed with the HCAC. In addition, the recipient must submit a DVD demonstrating the progress or completion of the new original choreography.
Attribution
If a grant is awarded, all programs and publicity generated for the project, including brochures, news releases, programs and other materials must give credit to the Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant Program and the Howard County Arts Council. When no printed information is used, oral credit must be given.
Changes
Grant recipients must notify HCAC in writing immediately if a significant change is made in the project. Should it come to the attention of HCAC that any materials submitted by the grantee are fraudulent or misrepresentative in any manner, the grant agreement is null and void and the grantee is responsible for reimbursing HCAC the full amount of the grant award. HCAC reserves the right, at the discretion of the Committee on Grants and the Board of Directors, to deny or request the return of the grant award if a significant change is made to project once a grant has been awarded. Unused funds must be returned to HCAC.