Resources
Helpful Documents and Websites:
- AHCMC Advocacy Toolkit and resources on the socioeconomic impact of the arts on the local community: www.creativemoco.com/support-art-culture/advocate/
- AHCMC Resources on Equity: www.creativemoco.com/equity-resources/
- View a PDF of OFBYFOR_ALL_Respectful_Audience_Surveying_Toolkit
- View a PDF of the Design for Accessibility Handbook
- View a PDF of a Cultural Institution Accessibility Self-Evaluation(from Chicago Cultural Access)
- View a PDF of ADA Accessible Planning Workbook (from Metropolitan Regional Arts)
- Arts & Culture Accessibility Hub – www.ArtsAccessResources.org
- Arts & Cultural Access Self-Assessment – https://artsaccesshub.org/assess-plan/
- Disability Inclusion Pledge & Resources – https://disabilityphilanthropy.org/peer-networks/disability-inclusion-pledge/
- DC Arts Access Network (DCAAN) – https://www.dcaan.org
- Rooted in Rights: Accessible Digital Media Resources – https://rootedinrights.org/resources/accessthat/
- Racial Equity Tools (RET)- https://www.racialequitytools.org
- Countering Attacks on Racial Equity (from RET) – https://www.racialequitytools.org/resources/fundamentals/special-topics/countering-attacks-on-racial-equity
- OF/BY/FOR ALL – https://www.ofbyforall.org
- View a PDF of Grantwriting Tips for a Strong Application
- View a PDF of BoardSource Recommended Governance Practices
- Grantmakers in the Arts – www.giarts.org
- National Endowment for the Arts – https://www.arts.gov
- Maryland State Arts Council – https://msac.org
- Maryland Nonprofits – www.marylandnonprofits.org
- Nonprofit Montgomery – www.nonprofitmoco.org
- Foundation Center/Candid – www.candid.org
- BoardSource – www.boardsource.org
- Collective Impact Forum – https://collectiveimpactforum.org/
- National Council of Nonprofits – www.councilofnonprofits.org
- Nonprofit Finance Fund – www.nff.org
- Americans for the Arts – www.americansforthearts.org
- Center for Nonprofit Advancement – https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org
- Growing Inclusivity for Vibrant Engagement’s (GIVE) Guide to Teaching Artistry in Inclusive Settings – https://teachwithgive.org/
- Council on Foundations – https://cof.org/
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund – https://cerfplus.org/
- dPlan|ArtsReady – https://www.dplan.org/
- National Coalition for Arts Preparedness (NCAPER) – https://www.ncaper.org/
- Performing Arts Readiness – https://performingartsreadiness.org/
- MC Insights, Data-Smart Community Insights: https://mcgov-gis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e6a9de67cf3144039f6e6d54e2ece804
- Montgomery County Volunteer Center resources for nonprofits: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter/nonprofits-gov/Resources.html
- AHCMC COVID-19 Resources: www.creativemoco.com/uncategorized/coronavirus-plan-to-arts-humanities-ceos/
- View PDF slides of AHCMC’s Project Budget Tutorial
Links and forms for awarded grantees:
- SM Apply Grants Portal: artsandhumanities.smapply.io
- AHCMC Logo: http://creativemoco.com/logo
- View and download a fill-able format PDF of the W-9 Form
- View a PDF of the Grant Change Request Form Grant Change Request Form
- Download a Word document of the Grant Change Request Form
- View PDF slides of AHCMC’s Bill.com guide
- Visit Montgomery County’s dedicated cultural calendar for arts and humanities events, performances, activities, programs, classes, camps and festivals at Culture Spot MC
- Log into Culture Spot MC to post your arts or humanities events for free today!
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