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Who Is Eligible For Grant Awards?
Applicants for DRPA Cultural Economic Development Grants must:
- Be based and chartered in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia county in Pennsylvania as a nonprofit organization; be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) or 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; and/or be eligible to receive donations allowable as charitable contributions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended;
- Have established tax-exempt, non-profit status with the IRS, as evidenced with IRS letter of incorporation;
- Have a board of directors that meets at least quarterly;
- Have the promotion, production, and/or teaching of the arts and/or culture and/or tourism as their primary purpose as outlined in their charter, incorporation papers, bylaws, and IRS letter of exemption from federal taxes; and,
- Have evidence of additional financial support and funding sources for the proposed project.
In addition, please note the following restrictions:
- Applications through fiscal agents will not be accepted.
- Delaware River Port Authority and Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Conflict of Interest Policies will be followed.
Organizations who do not meet guideline criteria are encouraged to consider an application to the 5-County Arts Fund, a separate granting program of the Cultural Alliance, with funds provided by DRPA and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
Evaluation Criteria
I. Economic Impact and Development
The economic impact on the region, as evidenced by one or more of the following measures, will be considered:
- Elevates the regional economy through projects and programs that attract businesses, create or retain jobs, restore the infrastructure, and/or increase the overall well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region;
- Creates a regional identity/image of quality and creativity to attract and retain companies, residents, employees and visitors, through the development of strategic marketing promotions, capital campaigns, expanded programming and/or educational venues;
- Supports tourism;
- Provides venues and opportunities for business development;
- Creates employment opportunities;
- Creates permanent infrastructure and improvements through capital investments;
- Demonstrates collaborative efforts among various organizations to promote the regional economy. Examples include joint marketing efforts, shared resources, etc. (one organization must serve as the lead applicant in this case);
- Cultivates the region’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination; or,
- Leverages private sector support in conjunction with DRPA funds;
Projects with the following intended outcomes will also receive consideration:
- Targets projects and programs that work in conjunction with DRPA’s efforts to rebuild and revitalize the waterfront along the Delaware River and the Port District (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania); or,
- Increases public awareness of the significance of the Delaware River Waterfront and the Port District to our communities, and the value of associated activities including the ports, DRPA facilities, and historic, artistic, cultural, educational, and environmental efforts.
II. Management
Sound financial and operational planning and development, as evidenced by the following, are key factors in making the funding determination:
- Budget presents a realistic picture of the expenses and income needed to accomplish the organization’s programs;
- Variety of funding sources that demonstrate broad-based support;
- A specific plan to evaluate the economic impact of the proposed project;
- Evidence indicating the ability of the organization to plan and carry out its proposed programs;
- Stable financial position of the organization;
- Evidence of organizational program evaluation and subsequent plans for improvement;
- Active board committee(s)/chair(s); and,
- Compliance with DRPA contract regulations and grant application guidelines.
III. Applicant Product/Process/Services
A strong record of past cultural achievement and attention to the region’s artistic and cultural needs, as evidenced by the following measures, will be considered:
- The organization’s activities are innovative and consistent with its mission;
- Quality of leadership, activities, and tourism development;
- Diversity of artists and types of arts activities (arts organizations only);
- Accessibility for people with disabilities
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