At the City Council meeting on July 25, 2017, the Council approved a new, two-year process to be used to distribute cultural element implementation funding. The City intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit ideas from community organizations about areas of need that could be supported by City funding. Submitted proposals will be reviewed by a new citizen advisory committee (Cultural Funding Advisory Committee, CFAC) which will be chaired by Councilmember Wayne Roth. 

The City intends to issue the RFP as soon as possible following Council approval, ideally in late September. Proposals would be due in late October. The CFAC would review submitted proposals using the criteria and framework identified within the RFP. The CFAC will develop a funding recommendation for Council consideration and approval. Funding awards will be for activities that occur during January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019.

The draft RFP is attached for review. Highlights for discussion include the following components:

-- eligibility

-- use of funds

-- evaluation emphasis

-- maximum and minimum award size

-- reporting and evaluation