WEBVTT 1 00:00:09.800 --> 00:00:12.250 Debrah Giles: Good morning, everyone. 2 00:00:13.240 --> 00:00:20.379 Debrah Giles: I'm not sure if we need a little bit more time to let everyone in, but I do apologize for the late start. 3 00:00:20.830 --> 00:00:24.619 Debrah Giles: Little technical difficulties, but we worked through them. 4 00:00:25.840 --> 00:00:31.689 Debrah Giles: So hopefully everyone's in the room and we can get started. So my name is Debra Giles. 5 00:00:31.960 --> 00:00:43.370 Debrah Giles: And I am the Senior Program Director here at East Bay Community Foundation, supporting our arts and culture for racial justice work, including our East Bay Fund for Artists. 6 00:00:43.720 --> 00:00:49.889 Debrah Giles: Webinar should last about 30 minutes, and we will provide an overview of what to expect. 7 00:00:50.520 --> 00:00:52.420 Debrah Giles: A few housekeeping items. 8 00:00:52.600 --> 00:01:01.929 Debrah Giles: If you're having technical issues, please use the chat function and someone from our team will assist you. The chat is only visible to us. 9 00:01:02.330 --> 00:01:10.550 Debrah Giles: If you have questions, there is a Q&A feature, and we encourage everyone to put questions in there as we move through the webinar. 10 00:01:10.840 --> 00:01:17.919 Debrah Giles: The PowerPoint and recorded webinar will be available on our East Bay Fund for Artists website. 11 00:01:18.500 --> 00:01:19.899 Debrah Giles: So I'll get started. 12 00:01:20.700 --> 00:01:38.680 Debrah Giles: The origin of our story for East Bay Fund for Artists. Established in 2003, East Bay Fund for Artists has partnered with more than 9,000, over 9,000 community donors and more than 200 organizations and commissioned new works for over 300 local artists. 13 00:01:38.940 --> 00:01:48.319 Debrah Giles: The East Bay Fund for Artists has leveraged almost $3.1 million in new financial support for the arts in the East Bay. 14 00:01:49.410 --> 00:01:57.020 Debrah Giles: Overall, our goals for the fund is Or, I should say. 15 00:01:57.400 --> 00:02:03.419 Debrah Giles: Support for the creation of new works for local artists and the East Bay organization. Specifically. 16 00:02:03.550 --> 00:02:06.790 Debrah Giles: For a lens towards social justice. 17 00:02:08.430 --> 00:02:18.240 Debrah Giles: Support for composers, playwrights, visual artists, traditional and interdisciplinary artists in the Bay Area. 18 00:02:18.650 --> 00:02:24.449 Debrah Giles: Support for diversity and artistic practices and organizations. 19 00:02:24.960 --> 00:02:29.950 Debrah Giles: And to provide opportunities for communities of color. 20 00:02:30.250 --> 00:02:31.820 Debrah Giles: and expertise. 21 00:02:33.870 --> 00:02:41.109 Debrah Giles: experience, I'm sorry, communities of color for experience arts that represents the culture and history. 22 00:02:42.550 --> 00:02:51.900 Debrah Giles: So today, we're going to provide an overview of the East Bay Fund for Artists guidelines, including eligibility, processing for applying. 23 00:02:52.300 --> 00:02:53.670 Debrah Giles: timelines. 24 00:02:53.820 --> 00:03:01.090 Debrah Giles: And a section for, you know, questions that you can submit through our Q&A feature at any point. 25 00:03:01.320 --> 00:03:05.759 Debrah Giles: Doing the webinar. So you don't have to wait to the end for Q&A. 26 00:03:06.300 --> 00:03:12.630 Debrah Giles: And this next slide shows you, you know, what to look for at the bottom of the screen if you want to submit. 27 00:03:12.880 --> 00:03:18.290 Debrah Giles: Questions during this presentation, you don't, you don't have to wait. 28 00:03:19.760 --> 00:03:20.710 Debrah Giles: All right. 29 00:03:24.700 --> 00:03:29.660 Debrah Giles: Eligibility. What type of artistic disciplines are eligible? 30 00:03:30.070 --> 00:03:37.359 Debrah Giles: So we have Dan's filmmakers will fund however They have to… 31 00:03:38.200 --> 00:03:53.099 Debrah Giles: a budget that's under $50,000. So filmmakers is a pretty tricky category. So filmmakers, they usually their budget is very large. So anything under $50,000, you need to show their significant project support. 32 00:03:53.140 --> 00:04:00.799 Debrah Giles: Our intention is that the works commissioned by East Bay Fund for Artists should premiere within one year of notification of the grant. 33 00:04:01.030 --> 00:04:15.719 Debrah Giles: Thus, we prefer to support small budgets, such as works in progress, and I can't emphasize enough, works in progress, or short films, or projects that are in post-production phase. 34 00:04:16.390 --> 00:04:22.369 Debrah Giles: Literary arts, book projects, music, theater, and visual arts. 35 00:04:26.190 --> 00:04:34.200 Debrah Giles: Time duration for eligibility can apply to multiple rounds. If you received an award in 2026, 36 00:04:34.660 --> 00:04:38.240 Debrah Giles: You are not eligible to receive an award this round. 37 00:04:38.710 --> 00:04:42.589 Debrah Giles: You can only be a lead artist in one project. 38 00:04:43.370 --> 00:04:48.190 Debrah Giles: Organizations can be a physical sponsor and an applicant. 39 00:04:52.020 --> 00:04:53.839 Debrah Giles: Go to the next slide. 40 00:04:55.080 --> 00:04:56.120 Debrah Giles: So. 41 00:04:56.710 --> 00:04:59.969 Debrah Giles: The guidelines and applications are both online. 42 00:05:00.400 --> 00:05:10.060 Debrah Giles: You can click or you can go to our website and the first link would take you to the website which provides a summary of the grant opportunities. 43 00:05:10.350 --> 00:05:14.530 Debrah Giles: You will find guidelines for both individual artists and organizations. 44 00:05:14.700 --> 00:05:19.830 Debrah Giles: sgrinberg: There are also frequently asked questions for each type of applicant. 45 00:05:20.040 --> 00:05:28.789 Debrah Giles: There is a lot of great information to support you in applying. We really encourage you to review this information in detail. 46 00:05:35.970 --> 00:05:44.919 Debrah Giles: Different characteristics of East Bay Fun for Artists Fund. Instructions on how to use the platform, troubleshoot. 47 00:05:45.090 --> 00:05:46.100 Debrah Giles: You know. 48 00:05:46.890 --> 00:06:04.850 Debrah Giles: We try to think of everything, but if we miss something, please let us know. We encourage you to spend time exploring the application platform, especially the troubleshooting section, as we do not provide direct technical assistance. This must be received from SurveyMonkey Apply. 49 00:06:10.900 --> 00:06:15.909 Debrah Giles: The number one question that people have is, should I apply as an individual? 50 00:06:16.840 --> 00:06:21.600 Debrah Giles: Artists or should I apply as an organization? And what is the difference? 51 00:06:22.960 --> 00:06:28.100 Debrah Giles: Here's a few questions to help make the decision… help you make the decision. 52 00:06:28.340 --> 00:06:30.190 Debrah Giles: Most importantly. 53 00:06:30.520 --> 00:06:32.469 Debrah Giles: Who was actually leading the work? 54 00:06:33.620 --> 00:06:35.520 Debrah Giles: Who is commissioning the project? 55 00:06:35.920 --> 00:06:40.199 Debrah Giles: Whose work-based will be expanded through this process. 56 00:06:40.670 --> 00:06:46.590 Debrah Giles: Who will lead the work, facilitating and supporting the project and process the development? 57 00:06:46.980 --> 00:06:47.979 Debrah Giles: of the work. 58 00:06:53.420 --> 00:06:56.059 Debrah Giles: Difference between two applications. 59 00:06:56.390 --> 00:07:01.349 Debrah Giles: The main difference between the two is that the individual artist needs to have 60 00:07:01.890 --> 00:07:04.170 Debrah Giles: A letter of commitment from the venue. 61 00:07:05.640 --> 00:07:10.609 Debrah Giles: Need physical sponsor sponsorship agreement when applying. 62 00:07:11.190 --> 00:07:16.109 Debrah Giles: Organizational budget from the fiscal sponsor and a project budget from the artist. 63 00:07:17.170 --> 00:07:21.070 Debrah Giles: And as far as organizations, narrative questions. 64 00:07:21.170 --> 00:07:22.080 Debrah Giles: Budget. 65 00:07:23.140 --> 00:07:30.070 Debrah Giles: Project budget, budget timeline, artist statement needs to be a part of that, and work samples. 66 00:07:37.260 --> 00:07:40.269 Debrah Giles: What would the panel be looking for in making a decision? 67 00:07:41.920 --> 00:07:47.030 Debrah Giles: To see the creation of new work and how it is supporting individual artists. 68 00:07:47.880 --> 00:07:55.869 Debrah Giles: In the narrative description, panelists are looking for a clear vision with strong artistic practice. 69 00:07:56.920 --> 00:07:58.699 Debrah Giles: It used to be fun for artists. 70 00:08:00.000 --> 00:08:01.829 Debrah Giles: Funds 100%. 71 00:08:02.710 --> 00:08:08.349 Debrah Giles: The funds from East Bay Fund for Artists is 100% goes to the lead artist. 72 00:08:09.130 --> 00:08:14.120 Debrah Giles: We will support up to 75% of the project total. And what that means is. 73 00:08:14.550 --> 00:08:21.180 Debrah Giles: there's… there's not a project that exists with just a budget with the lead artist. There has to be… 74 00:08:21.330 --> 00:08:25.210 Debrah Giles: Venue, covering venue costs, supplies. 75 00:08:25.580 --> 00:08:30.179 Debrah Giles: Other individuals, depending on the type of. 76 00:08:31.170 --> 00:08:42.849 Debrah Giles: the type of proposal that you're moving forward, moving forward. So we will not support 100% of that. We will support up to 75% of that. So you cannot ask 77 00:08:42.970 --> 00:08:44.249 Debrah Giles: for a grant. 78 00:08:44.750 --> 00:08:51.139 Debrah Giles: For… For example, you're asking for a grant for $10,000. We will… 79 00:08:52.520 --> 00:09:00.419 Debrah Giles: The project budget is $10,000. We will support $7,500 of that particular budget. 80 00:09:00.950 --> 00:09:03.180 Debrah Giles: With the intent of that. 81 00:09:03.490 --> 00:09:16.179 Debrah Giles: 7,500 going to the lead artist. But we need to see a budget for the whole project, and we need to see who else are you soliciting funds from to support the project. 82 00:09:17.940 --> 00:09:27.009 Debrah Giles: Any funds raised outside of East Bay Fund for Artists can be used for other aspects of the production. Performance, production costs, materials, supplies, etc. 83 00:09:31.180 --> 00:09:35.350 Debrah Giles: What audiences do… You plan to engage. 84 00:09:35.680 --> 00:09:39.110 Debrah Giles: What audience does this piece speak to? 85 00:09:39.490 --> 00:09:40.809 Debrah Giles: Who are they? 86 00:09:41.500 --> 00:09:43.790 Debrah Giles: What are their characteristics? 87 00:09:44.420 --> 00:09:54.250 Debrah Giles: Strong themes, social justice and work, broadly defined? Does it speak to the current social justice issues, or… 88 00:09:54.570 --> 00:09:58.980 Debrah Giles: Speak to issues happening in practice communities. 89 00:09:59.280 --> 00:10:04.819 Debrah Giles: What is work saying about The related themes are history. 90 00:10:06.930 --> 00:10:14.270 Debrah Giles: We're looking to support artists and organizations that are underrepresented in the arts ecosystem. 91 00:10:14.820 --> 00:10:20.279 Debrah Giles: Keep the mission with the fund to support arts or organizations and artists. 92 00:10:20.450 --> 00:10:27.650 Debrah Giles: Part of the dynamic ecosystem, but not receive the amount of support that they need to continue to create new work. 93 00:10:29.550 --> 00:10:30.710 Debrah Giles: Artist statement. 94 00:10:30.820 --> 00:10:33.940 Debrah Giles: Very critical to answer the following questions. 95 00:10:34.720 --> 00:10:38.040 Debrah Giles: How does this particular work fit into your practice? 96 00:10:38.430 --> 00:10:44.359 Debrah Giles: What inspired you… inspired, I'm sorry, you to create this new work? 97 00:10:44.660 --> 00:10:47.989 Debrah Giles: What audiences do you plan to engage? 98 00:10:52.170 --> 00:10:56.520 Debrah Giles: And here's a couple of samples of, budget. 99 00:10:58.560 --> 00:11:04.950 Debrah Giles: Give you a moment to look at this, but just know that this would be available on our website. 100 00:11:06.300 --> 00:11:07.929 Debrah Giles: We want to… 101 00:11:08.070 --> 00:11:14.859 Debrah Giles: We want you to be realistic. Include all costs, and let us know what this work requires. 102 00:11:15.660 --> 00:11:17.299 Debrah Giles: Budgets can look different. 103 00:11:18.800 --> 00:11:24.789 Debrah Giles: jwbledsoe: There are different approaches, however. These are examples of the elements we need to see. 104 00:11:25.550 --> 00:11:36.259 Debrah Giles: Both are orgs and individuals. As individuals, we need to see, a budget. So, in other words, if you're an artist or you're an organization, you still need to present a budget. 105 00:11:36.640 --> 00:11:41.109 Debrah Giles: In the budget, identify where you get the funds from to support the project. 106 00:11:41.790 --> 00:11:43.340 Debrah Giles: A question we get. 107 00:11:43.580 --> 00:11:51.450 Debrah Giles: is… must all other funding be secured before funded through East Bay Fund for Artists. 108 00:11:51.750 --> 00:11:52.550 Debrah Giles: No. 109 00:11:53.050 --> 00:11:57.760 Debrah Giles: However, 100% of East Bay funds for artists must go to the artists. 110 00:11:58.080 --> 00:12:01.030 Debrah Giles: So, we need to know that you are actively 111 00:12:01.590 --> 00:12:10.870 Debrah Giles: applying. You have grants, open opportunities that you may not have heard back from, or you may have secured, but that needs to be a part of your budget. 112 00:12:15.740 --> 00:12:19.240 Debrah Giles: How the panel will score your application. 113 00:12:20.620 --> 00:12:22.430 Debrah Giles: Clear articulation. 114 00:12:22.620 --> 00:12:30.409 Debrah Giles: of the project and how it aligns with the artist's artistic practice, creative. 115 00:12:30.540 --> 00:12:31.520 Debrah Giles: Development. 116 00:12:32.090 --> 00:12:35.299 Debrah Giles: Demonstration, ability to complete a project. 117 00:12:36.400 --> 00:12:40.950 Debrah Giles: Plan to reach, engage, And engage your audience. 118 00:12:41.470 --> 00:12:44.800 Debrah Giles: Strength of Social Justice Themes and Issues. 119 00:12:45.890 --> 00:12:49.270 Debrah Giles: Panelists will also look for artistic history. 120 00:12:50.250 --> 00:12:55.429 Debrah Giles: What has been the track record of the organization and artists around this particular project? 121 00:12:56.000 --> 00:13:03.410 Debrah Giles: While it's about creating new work done, we will look at work the artist has done before. 122 00:13:04.480 --> 00:13:06.379 Debrah Giles: Is this a break from that? 123 00:13:07.400 --> 00:13:11.209 Debrah Giles: How will… how will funds help support to do that? 124 00:13:11.860 --> 00:13:12.960 Debrah Giles: Why. 125 00:13:13.370 --> 00:13:17.340 Debrah Giles: And how will the Fund support this new directive? 126 00:13:18.770 --> 00:13:26.419 Debrah Giles: For organizations that are applying, Panelists will consider alignment between organization and artists. 127 00:13:26.610 --> 00:13:31.650 Debrah Giles: Why is this organization choosing this artist and this work to be commissioned? 128 00:13:32.490 --> 00:13:34.179 Debrah Giles: Is there a clear vision? 129 00:13:34.290 --> 00:13:35.929 Debrah Giles: Behind this new commission? 130 00:13:36.750 --> 00:13:42.800 Debrah Giles: Does this new work fit with the organization's history, or is it a departure or a new direction? 131 00:13:44.100 --> 00:13:50.270 Debrah Giles: Is this a meaningful addition or commission in items of the organization development? 132 00:13:50.560 --> 00:13:54.009 Debrah Giles: And type of work of the organization does. 133 00:13:54.920 --> 00:13:58.049 Debrah Giles: collaboration, commission, etc. 134 00:13:58.440 --> 00:14:00.190 Debrah Giles: Another thing is. 135 00:14:01.070 --> 00:14:05.889 Debrah Giles: The organization ability to manage the project and offer the artists. 136 00:14:06.230 --> 00:14:11.869 Debrah Giles: Support they need, and visibility… and feasibility to produce the work. 137 00:14:17.650 --> 00:14:20.400 Debrah Giles: Moving to work samples, we ask. 138 00:14:20.810 --> 00:14:22.730 Debrah Giles: That one to two. 139 00:14:23.280 --> 00:14:24.980 Debrah Giles: her lead artist. 140 00:14:25.380 --> 00:14:26.780 Debrah Giles: This could be. 141 00:14:26.930 --> 00:14:37.709 Debrah Giles: Audio, video… If we… Seek more than, we do not seek more than, 3-minute longs. 142 00:14:38.140 --> 00:14:40.309 Debrah Giles: For the video or the audio. 143 00:14:40.970 --> 00:14:49.540 Debrah Giles: If you're a playwright, you can upload a script, no more than 10 pages. No need to submit the entire script, just a sample and photos. 144 00:14:53.660 --> 00:14:54.800 Debrah Giles: Timeline. 145 00:14:55.640 --> 00:14:58.480 Debrah Giles: The deadline to apply is Monday. 146 00:14:58.960 --> 00:15:00.550 Debrah Giles: October 26th. 147 00:15:01.370 --> 00:15:02.619 Debrah Giles: By 5 p.m. 148 00:15:03.460 --> 00:15:06.059 Debrah Giles: No late submissions will be accepted. 149 00:15:06.830 --> 00:15:08.989 Debrah Giles: Panel will review applications. 150 00:15:10.820 --> 00:15:13.550 Debrah Giles: October, November timeline. 151 00:15:13.760 --> 00:15:18.149 Debrah Giles: Target date to notify applicants of decision is late November. 152 00:15:19.310 --> 00:15:22.129 Debrah Giles: Process grants awards will be early December. 153 00:15:22.790 --> 00:15:26.799 Debrah Giles: East Bay Premier within one year of receiving your award. 154 00:15:31.010 --> 00:15:35.850 Debrah Giles: If you go to our section on FAQ, you will find 155 00:15:36.230 --> 00:15:44.760 Debrah Giles: A list of fiscal sponsors. It is required for all individual artists and organizations that do not have a 501c3. 156 00:15:45.090 --> 00:15:47.220 Debrah Giles: This is a short list of. 157 00:15:47.360 --> 00:15:48.789 Debrah Giles: What you will see there. 158 00:15:53.260 --> 00:16:11.669 Debrah Giles: Yeah, I think that's it. This concludes the webinar. We really want to support new work coming from the East Bay. If you have any more specific questions other than the ones that we were covering in the chat, you can reach out to us directly through East Bay Fund for Artists at East Bay. 159 00:16:13.120 --> 00:16:14.740 Debrah Giles: CF.org. 160 00:16:19.490 --> 00:16:21.590 Debrah Giles: All right, we're ready for Q&A. 161 00:16:23.970 --> 00:16:42.850 Kathleen Gan: Thank you all for your questions. Debrah, I'll read them out and give you some time to answer them. We'll start with the first one, and that is, "We have a 10-year-old community gallery in East Oakland that hosts a Black women's art collective and a range of other arts-related convenings. 162 00:16:42.850 --> 00:16:46.719 Kathleen Gan: Are we eligible to support our collective members? 163 00:16:47.620 --> 00:16:50.419 Debrah Giles: It sounds like this is not something that is new. 164 00:16:50.530 --> 00:16:55.290 Debrah Giles: Sounds like something that has been ongoing for your organization. 165 00:16:55.530 --> 00:17:14.640 Debrah Giles: If you have a particular project that you want to use the space for in the collective, that's something you can apply for, but something that is ongoing that you use this particular space for in the collective, that's not something that would be eligible for this particular program. 166 00:17:18.720 --> 00:17:35.560 Kathleen Gan: Thank you, Debra. This one I think you answered, but I'll read it anyways in case you want to clarify or say more. What can the funds be used for? Is it only to pay lead artists? Can the funds be used for art-making supplies, exhibit supplies, or marketing? 167 00:17:36.230 --> 00:17:55.300 Debrah Giles: Actually not. The funds that you receive from East Bay Fund for Artists is for the lead artists. We're looking for you to look for other revenue source for the materials and everything that goes into the production. So we're asking, and we're hoping that you're, you've already been… 168 00:17:55.470 --> 00:18:07.619 Debrah Giles: resourcing and sourcing other avenues to pay for the additional costs that goes into supporting a particular program. But the funds that we provide are only for the lead artists. 169 00:18:10.520 --> 00:18:19.610 Kathleen Gan: And then a continuation of that says, we are an unhoused artist collective who will be partnering with a housed artist on multimedia exhibit. 170 00:18:19.680 --> 00:18:33.250 Kathleen Gan: If it goes through an arts program, can we use funds to not only pay the project lead artist, but can funds also be used to pay a guest lead artist? On the flip side, if the funds go through the guest lead artist, can the lead artist 171 00:18:33.530 --> 00:18:39.040 Kathleen Gan: Can that… The lead artists use funds to compensate the lead artists of the organization. 172 00:18:39.450 --> 00:18:44.119 Debrah Giles: So here's the thing. There could be multiple lead artists in a particular project. 173 00:18:44.490 --> 00:18:56.380 Debrah Giles: So you don't have to pick one person. If there are two or three lead artists that are leading a particular program, then the funds are divided between the three. 174 00:18:56.580 --> 00:18:59.890 Debrah Giles: So you don't have to make a decision about that. 175 00:19:00.180 --> 00:19:06.710 Debrah Giles: But just know that you can't use the funds to support the other aspects of the project. 176 00:19:06.910 --> 00:19:12.590 Debrah Giles: Just a lead artist. And again, multiple lead artists can be, part of a project. 177 00:19:15.550 --> 00:19:23.200 Kathleen Gan: Great, thank you. Another question. Let's see. 178 00:19:23.450 --> 00:19:41.189 Kathleen Gan: The East Bay Fund for Artists will fund up to 75% of the total project budget, as you mentioned, as well as 100% of the EBFA grant goes directly to lead artists. Can you please share… can you please list examples of types of income we can show that qualify for that remaining $2,500? 179 00:19:41.190 --> 00:19:44.469 Kathleen Gan: And does in-kind income qualify? 180 00:19:46.240 --> 00:19:52.879 Debrah Giles: So I'll start with the easy answer. Income does qualify. 181 00:19:53.230 --> 00:20:00.250 Debrah Giles: But what we do know, and what our panelists will look for, if we're looking at a project. 182 00:20:00.530 --> 00:20:01.590 Debrah Giles: And it's. 183 00:20:01.810 --> 00:20:03.770 Debrah Giles: Say $10,000. 184 00:20:04.150 --> 00:20:14.490 Debrah Giles: and You have no other… Outside income beside the $10,000 for, and that's going directly to the lead artist. 185 00:20:14.600 --> 00:20:15.910 Debrah Giles: That's a red flag. 186 00:20:16.280 --> 00:20:22.589 Debrah Giles: Because there's no way a project can exist with just paying one individual and no overhead costs. 187 00:20:23.080 --> 00:20:29.589 Debrah Giles: So… That's something that we look for, and that's something that is taken into consideration. 188 00:20:29.700 --> 00:20:31.539 Debrah Giles: And we also look at. 189 00:20:31.770 --> 00:20:36.579 Debrah Giles: If a project is costing, say, $25,000. 190 00:20:36.690 --> 00:20:47.260 Debrah Giles: And you have not done any outreach to any organizations in terms of supporting that particular project besides us, that's a red flag as well. 191 00:20:48.450 --> 00:20:51.100 Debrah Giles: We're looking at this particular… 192 00:20:51.270 --> 00:21:10.820 Debrah Giles: East Bay Fund for Artists is not something that comes in in the beginning. We look at this as something that comes in as a support in the middle of or toward the end. This is the additional revenue that we can take off your plate, because you've already raised the revenue for X, Y, and Z. 193 00:21:10.850 --> 00:21:12.919 Debrah Giles: So now, we can… 194 00:21:12.970 --> 00:21:19.219 Debrah Giles: Supply the support for the lead artists that no longer needs to be a part of your budget. 195 00:21:19.990 --> 00:21:27.289 Debrah Giles: But, we're looking at you We're looking at organizations that have already done the legwork in securing 196 00:21:27.400 --> 00:21:30.580 Debrah Giles: The additional funding to make the project whole. 197 00:21:31.130 --> 00:21:32.270 Debrah Giles: And. 198 00:21:32.390 --> 00:21:35.470 Debrah Giles: We are an organization that could 199 00:21:35.820 --> 00:21:40.810 Debrah Giles: Come in and support the lead artists, but everything else has already been taken care of. 200 00:21:41.170 --> 00:21:44.250 Debrah Giles: Or at least… is in process. 201 00:21:44.740 --> 00:21:46.499 Debrah Giles: I hope that answers the question. 202 00:21:50.140 --> 00:21:54.840 Kathleen Gan: Thank you. There are a few questions here. 203 00:21:55.410 --> 00:22:09.120 Kathleen Gan: I am directing a theater piece that will be co-created with a number of artists. Am I considered a lead artist? And should I include my artist statement? Or should I only include the artists who are choreographing and performing? 204 00:22:10.150 --> 00:22:13.959 Debrah Giles: Only the artists who are choreographing and performing. 205 00:22:15.290 --> 00:22:21.930 Debrah Giles: Because that's who we would be supporting, in terms of what our… Our grant would be supporting. 206 00:22:24.930 --> 00:22:37.249 Kathleen Gan: And then follow up on that, Debrah is still directing a theater piece, but I'm seeking fiscal sponsorship through a small local arts org that itself has a fiscal sponsor. 207 00:22:37.370 --> 00:22:39.299 Kathleen Gan: How should I designate this? 208 00:22:39.920 --> 00:22:43.139 Debrah Giles: That's too complicated. 209 00:22:43.740 --> 00:22:53.569 Debrah Giles: So you're… So you're partnering with, organization as a fiscal sponsor who doesn't have a 501c3, who's 210 00:22:54.020 --> 00:22:59.149 Debrah Giles: partnering with another physical sponsor who does have the 501c3. 211 00:22:59.480 --> 00:23:00.750 Debrah Giles: Too many loops. 212 00:23:00.870 --> 00:23:03.370 Debrah Giles: I suggest you find a physical sponsor. 213 00:23:03.680 --> 00:23:05.610 Debrah Giles: That can support you directly. 214 00:23:06.050 --> 00:23:09.760 Debrah Giles: Because what you're doing is, you're paying two fiscal sponsors. 215 00:23:10.180 --> 00:23:22.460 Debrah Giles: with the grant that we… that you will receive from us, because they are requesting at least 10%, and I guarantee the organization that has a physical sponsor, they have to pay them as well. 216 00:23:22.860 --> 00:23:28.919 Debrah Giles: So again, look at the FAQs, there's a section on fiscal sponsors, see if someone you can find. 217 00:23:33.090 --> 00:23:44.039 Kathleen Gan: Thank you. I'm applying for a number of grants, but I'm guessing that, should I include these in the income side, even if it's more than projected expenses? 218 00:23:44.540 --> 00:23:45.610 Debrah Giles: Absolutely. 219 00:23:46.710 --> 00:23:47.950 Debrah Giles: Absolutely. 220 00:23:48.210 --> 00:23:49.920 Debrah Giles: We like to see who. 221 00:23:50.060 --> 00:23:51.070 Debrah Giles: You know. 222 00:23:51.360 --> 00:23:52.080 Debrah Giles: Would. 223 00:23:52.580 --> 00:23:54.040 Debrah Giles: your outreach is. 224 00:23:54.360 --> 00:23:55.670 Debrah Giles: Or you. 225 00:23:56.250 --> 00:24:01.720 Debrah Giles: potentially receive funding from. It won't hurt you. It won't… it will never count against you. 226 00:24:03.840 --> 00:24:06.549 Debrah Giles: But yes, please include that information. 227 00:24:08.930 --> 00:24:22.940 Kathleen Gan: Thank you. Another question. We hope to apply as an organization. If the project is the same annually, but the artists change every year and we have not selected the artist for next year, how should we go about the artist statements? 228 00:24:26.000 --> 00:24:28.349 Debrah Giles: Okay, I'm trying to understand the question. 229 00:24:30.750 --> 00:24:32.440 Debrah Giles: So, organizations… 230 00:24:37.210 --> 00:24:45.999 Debrah Giles: Okay, I think I might be missing something. So you're applying each year, is that what you're saying? But using different artists. 231 00:24:49.990 --> 00:24:53.450 Kathleen Gan: That's what it sounds like, or reads like, on here. 232 00:24:53.930 --> 00:24:54.890 Debrah Giles: Okay. 233 00:24:58.370 --> 00:25:03.850 Debrah Giles: As an organization, If you received a grant last year, you can't reapply this year. 234 00:25:07.760 --> 00:25:13.899 Debrah Giles: As an artist, if you received a grant last year, you can't reapply this year. 235 00:25:16.670 --> 00:25:24.300 Debrah Giles: Even though, organization… the funding goes to the lead artist is still a grant to an organization. 236 00:25:24.740 --> 00:25:27.079 Debrah Giles: Supporting the lead artists and is. 237 00:25:27.350 --> 00:25:39.739 Debrah Giles: and it's clearly stated that you can only apply every other year in terms of East Bay Fund for Artists. And that's… and the reason why that is, we want to give organizations and artists an opportunity 238 00:25:40.830 --> 00:25:49.600 Debrah Giles: You know, we have limited funding, so we want to make sure that we are not supporting the same organizations and artists each year. 239 00:25:52.480 --> 00:25:54.190 Debrah Giles: I hope that answers the question. 240 00:25:56.440 --> 00:26:07.170 Kathleen Gan: Another question is, how is the narrative different from the description? Is the description purely the materials used? 241 00:26:10.010 --> 00:26:15.190 Debrah Giles: How is the narrative different from the description and the description? 242 00:26:17.140 --> 00:26:19.269 Debrah Giles: I'm not understanding your question, I'm sorry, Kelly. 243 00:26:19.270 --> 00:26:31.769 Kathleen Gan: Oh, that's okay. I think it's, filling out, you know, application. It says, for filling out the narrative, do we use only the organization? I think we'll save this and perhaps come back to that, Debrah. 244 00:26:31.770 --> 00:26:32.580 Debrah Giles: Okay. 245 00:26:32.580 --> 00:26:33.230 Kathleen Gan: Okay. 246 00:26:33.450 --> 00:26:35.979 Kathleen Gan: Let's see… 247 00:26:38.160 --> 00:26:51.489 Kathleen Gan: A question about, does 100% of the funding to lead artists mean that funding cannot be used for indirect? They read the FAQ, and it looks like funding can cover project expenses beyond artist fees, but just want to make sure. 248 00:26:51.620 --> 00:27:03.150 Debrah Giles: No. 100% of the funding that comes from East Bay Fund for Artists goes to the artists. And please send me an email where you… where that description is kind of vague. I'll make sure I correct it. 249 00:27:07.200 --> 00:27:15.819 Kathleen Gan: Another question, according to the FAQ, organizations must have a budget under 2 million. Do fiscal sponsors also need to be under that threshold? 250 00:27:16.120 --> 00:27:16.780 Debrah Giles: No. 251 00:27:18.540 --> 00:27:21.800 Debrah Giles: Only the organization. If an organization is applying. 252 00:27:21.910 --> 00:27:39.359 Debrah Giles: Their budget needs to be under that threshold. The fiscal sponsor, we ask for the budget, but we know that they're a fiscal sponsor, and they're supporting either an artist or an organization, but we're not giving the grant directly to them. We are granting to them, but it's the support of the project itself. 253 00:27:42.550 --> 00:27:53.199 Kathleen Gan: Next question is, my project is to offer free dance or wellness dance classes to everyone, including all physical ability and ages. Is this project eligible? 254 00:27:53.790 --> 00:27:59.080 Debrah Giles: I'm… I'm afraid, Dot, we're looking for new work to be presented. 255 00:27:59.200 --> 00:28:13.319 Debrah Giles: within one year of receiving a grant. This sounds like an ongoing project that you're currently doing, and I applaud you for that, but this program doesn't sound like it's a fit. The program is not. EastMate Fund for Artists is not a fit for what you're asking. 256 00:28:15.720 --> 00:28:24.329 Kathleen Gan: And then similar question, is a puppet show for children about environmental justice and interspecies coexistence eligible for this grant? 257 00:28:28.310 --> 00:28:34.069 Debrah Giles: So when you say a puppet show, I immediately start smiling. 258 00:28:34.780 --> 00:28:45.979 Debrah Giles: So, it is eligible if it's a new work that you're presenting, and it's an event that's happening, around this particular 259 00:28:47.740 --> 00:28:52.220 Debrah Giles: support, or I should say, for children. 260 00:28:53.460 --> 00:28:56.890 Debrah Giles: I will tell you that the panelists. 261 00:28:57.630 --> 00:29:11.769 Debrah Giles: I don't make the final… well, I have the final decision on the grants that will move forward, but we have three… we engaged three panelists to make the decisions regarding the, reviewing the applications and what 262 00:29:11.910 --> 00:29:19.340 Debrah Giles: organizations would ultimately receive, support. So, why it brings a smile to my face hearing that. 263 00:29:19.560 --> 00:29:27.470 Debrah Giles: I'm not sure how it would go over with the panelists, so I would say I encourage you to apply, and we'll see where the cards land. 264 00:29:30.960 --> 00:29:31.640 Kathleen Gan: Great. 265 00:29:31.840 --> 00:29:42.809 Kathleen Gan: Let's see, do all artists have to be resident? Can they collaborate with guest artists from other places, and funds from the grant also pay those artists? 266 00:29:43.510 --> 00:29:45.920 Debrah Giles: Everyone needs to be located in the Bay Area. 267 00:29:46.860 --> 00:30:01.209 Debrah Giles: I can emphasize that as your other artists that you may be collaborating with, if they're not in the Bay Area, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, then they're not eligible to receive. 268 00:30:01.500 --> 00:30:03.830 Debrah Giles: funding from East Bay Fund for Artists. 269 00:30:06.610 --> 00:30:12.769 Kathleen Gan: Thank you. Does the additional funding need to be secured by the time of the grant deadline? 270 00:30:14.050 --> 00:30:17.680 Debrah Giles: That would help your application tremendously. 271 00:30:19.250 --> 00:30:24.970 Debrah Giles: It doesn't… is not something that has to ha… have… Is that a requirement? 272 00:30:25.370 --> 00:30:32.000 Debrah Giles: But it is something that is taken into consideration when we're looking at these particular projects. 273 00:30:32.580 --> 00:30:37.359 Debrah Giles: Because one thing for sure is we want to make sure that the project will move forward. 274 00:30:37.780 --> 00:30:46.280 Debrah Giles: We don't want to invest money into an artist, and they have not secured funding, and they will not secure funding, and the project 275 00:30:46.680 --> 00:30:52.290 Debrah Giles: Would need to be delayed, or… Sightline. Period. 276 00:30:52.540 --> 00:30:57.030 Debrah Giles: So we look at what is the visit, what is the possibility. 277 00:30:57.200 --> 00:31:10.560 Debrah Giles: Of this project moving forward, in terms of the organizations that they are actually looking for funding from, the applications that they have submitted, and what have they received? 278 00:31:11.330 --> 00:31:14.770 Debrah Giles: That is something that is always taken into consideration. 279 00:31:19.370 --> 00:31:25.700 Kathleen Gan: Question about, when does the project need to be completed by, and how soon can it begin? 280 00:31:26.780 --> 00:31:29.779 Debrah Giles: Well, we're hoping that you already have a date. 281 00:31:30.370 --> 00:31:42.760 Debrah Giles: That is the hope. In other words, you didn't start planning this particular project based on our timeline of receiving a grant, that it was already in process. 282 00:31:42.870 --> 00:31:47.270 Debrah Giles: So, one year from receiving the grant, the project needs to be completed. 283 00:31:47.520 --> 00:31:52.180 Debrah Giles: And we're looking at releasing the funds early December. 284 00:31:55.030 --> 00:32:02.860 Kathleen Gan: Great. What are the reporting requirements for individual artists selected for this grant? 285 00:32:03.500 --> 00:32:06.720 Debrah Giles: So, we have… But. 286 00:32:11.990 --> 00:32:13.420 Debrah Giles: It's not a report. 287 00:32:13.740 --> 00:32:16.289 Debrah Giles: But there is. 288 00:32:19.450 --> 00:32:22.619 Debrah Giles: A questionnaire that we will release. 289 00:32:23.060 --> 00:32:25.619 Debrah Giles: At the end of November. 290 00:32:25.930 --> 00:32:33.729 Debrah Giles: of next year to capture the information regarding the programs that was supported throughout the year. 291 00:32:34.230 --> 00:32:41.709 Debrah Giles: We do require, That you… Check in with us. 292 00:32:42.600 --> 00:32:45.269 Debrah Giles: Regarding if there is an, 293 00:32:45.490 --> 00:32:56.609 Debrah Giles: A change of dates, change of venues, if something like that occurs during the year, because what we do in the beginning, once the awards are… 294 00:32:56.940 --> 00:33:06.230 Debrah Giles: announced, we do track everything that was listed in your proposal. The dates, the venue, the timeline. 295 00:33:06.410 --> 00:33:11.569 Debrah Giles: And if that changes, we only ask that you reach out to us and let us know. 296 00:33:12.230 --> 00:33:22.930 Debrah Giles: But it's a survey that is administered probably end of November, early December, and it's probably less than six questions. 297 00:33:32.380 --> 00:33:51.029 Kathleen Gan: Next question is, I saw that there is a letter of commitment from a presenting venue is required, for the project. What does that letter need to include exactly? And what if the venue changes, for some reason, but you… and you find another venue within the year timeline after receiving the grant? Is that okay? 298 00:33:51.890 --> 00:34:04.360 Debrah Giles: Yeah, that's perfectly fine. We just need to know that information. If something like that, changes, then that's something you need to communicate with us. But the letter… the venue letter is something that… 299 00:34:04.610 --> 00:34:10.739 Debrah Giles: We know that this particular project has been, Slated, committed… 300 00:34:10.960 --> 00:34:14.550 Debrah Giles: And you've already secured, you know. 301 00:34:16.239 --> 00:34:34.600 Debrah Giles: Where it's gonna… the event is gonna take place. But things change, and we do realize that, but the letter of commitment needs to state specifically that this is the date and time that this particular project will be taking place at our site and location, and we are… 302 00:34:35.030 --> 00:34:36.889 Debrah Giles: in contract. 303 00:34:37.780 --> 00:34:39.409 Debrah Giles: With this particular artist. 304 00:34:45.570 --> 00:35:04.299 Kathleen Gan: Debrah, the question that we had earlier that, you were gonna get back to, they've rewritten, and it says here, We have a project that supports diaspora female artists, and the event for this project happens every year. We have never applied for this grant. 305 00:35:04.300 --> 00:35:06.420 Kathleen Gan: The artists are different every year. 306 00:35:06.660 --> 00:35:23.889 Kathleen Gan: The question is, what should we do if we have not chosen the artist for 2027 yet, and have to give artist statements? And this fund will be used to support these lead artists. How should we go about, with the required artist statements if we have not confirmed 2027 artists? 307 00:35:25.330 --> 00:35:28.249 Debrah Giles: Then you should be probably applying next year. 308 00:35:28.700 --> 00:35:31.589 Debrah Giles: Because it doesn't sound like… one, it's not… 309 00:35:33.350 --> 00:35:41.560 Debrah Giles: That's something that is required at the time of the application. And again, we're not looking at this as ongoing project, we're looking at it as new work. 310 00:35:41.780 --> 00:35:46.970 Debrah Giles: So you haven't applied before, but this is something you do annually, it sounds like. 311 00:35:47.190 --> 00:35:48.770 Debrah Giles: With different artists. 312 00:35:51.360 --> 00:35:53.440 Debrah Giles: The timing might not be right for you. 313 00:35:53.610 --> 00:35:57.840 Debrah Giles: And East Bay Fund for Artists may not be a fit for what you're doing. 314 00:36:03.520 --> 00:36:13.920 Kathleen Gan: Clarifying, question, to clarify for the artist payment, it covers their ideas, designs, and labors, but not materials. Is that correct? 315 00:36:13.920 --> 00:36:16.750 Debrah Giles: That is correct. It does not cover materials. 316 00:36:18.290 --> 00:36:34.779 Debrah Giles: The grant goes specifically to the artist, and we try to encourage artists… I mean, this is a grant that you're receiving. You have to file taxes on it and the whole nine yards. So, if you're taking part of what you're receiving, and you're using it for something else, then… 317 00:36:35.080 --> 00:36:36.830 Debrah Giles: We can't control that. 318 00:36:37.070 --> 00:36:41.669 Debrah Giles: But we encourage you to fundraise for the additional. 319 00:36:42.540 --> 00:36:52.240 Debrah Giles: Materials, venue, support that goes into this particular production, because the grant itself We're only looking at… 320 00:36:52.360 --> 00:36:54.120 Debrah Giles: supporting the artist. 321 00:36:54.790 --> 00:37:06.060 Debrah Giles: And the budget needs to reflect that. We're looking at a budget, and you're having… the budget is for $15,000, and you have $2,000 for materials or overhead. 322 00:37:06.820 --> 00:37:08.180 Debrah Giles: We're questioning that. 323 00:37:09.650 --> 00:37:11.510 Debrah Giles: Requesting that line item. 324 00:37:13.860 --> 00:37:16.500 Debrah Giles: I should say the panelists are questioning that line item. 325 00:37:17.550 --> 00:37:19.480 Debrah Giles: Don't create a budget. 326 00:37:19.710 --> 00:37:20.460 Debrah Giles: That. 327 00:37:22.580 --> 00:37:24.110 Debrah Giles: Only supports you. 328 00:37:25.820 --> 00:37:30.940 Debrah Giles: Because you're looking at a project budget that supports an overall program. 329 00:37:31.830 --> 00:37:33.300 Debrah Giles: Not just the artist. 330 00:37:34.460 --> 00:37:38.119 Debrah Giles: And it needs… and it… and it… it needs to make sense. 331 00:37:44.350 --> 00:37:50.169 Kathleen Gan: A couple of eligibility questions. Would an album recording be eligible? 332 00:37:50.510 --> 00:37:51.779 Debrah Giles: I'm sorry, say that again? 333 00:37:51.780 --> 00:37:56.349 Kathleen Gan: Oh, would an album recording be eligible for the grant? 334 00:37:57.750 --> 00:38:00.559 Debrah Giles: Can't say I haven't. That's a new one for me. 335 00:38:01.940 --> 00:38:04.280 Debrah Giles: An album recording. 336 00:38:04.680 --> 00:38:07.520 Debrah Giles: And what would the project be? 337 00:38:08.950 --> 00:38:12.940 Debrah Giles: What would the event be for the community? 338 00:38:13.420 --> 00:38:14.749 Debrah Giles: That's my question. 339 00:38:17.900 --> 00:38:20.269 Debrah Giles: I can't answer that question without knowing that. 340 00:38:22.020 --> 00:38:30.500 Kathleen Gan: Another eligibility question, would a series of performances by local culture bearers be eligible? 341 00:38:31.090 --> 00:38:31.730 Debrah Giles: Yes. 342 00:38:35.350 --> 00:38:40.959 Kathleen Gan: And then I've got a couple of, final questions, one that, we… 343 00:38:41.570 --> 00:38:52.869 Kathleen Gan: Went over earlier, but I think I'll reread it to clarify. I'm going to be in a solo exhibit where I'm inviting performance performers to participate as part of my social practice. 344 00:38:53.110 --> 00:39:01.400 Kathleen Gan: It's estimated that the costs are around $30K. How do we go about coming up with how much we should ask for out of the $25K? 345 00:39:09.870 --> 00:39:21.990 Debrah Giles: Again, the… and I encourage you to look at the website in terms of a budget, and think about everything that goes into that particular performance. Asking other artists to be a part of it. 346 00:39:22.500 --> 00:39:27.379 Debrah Giles: It's one thing. And the other part of… There's a venue cost. 347 00:39:33.710 --> 00:39:34.830 Debrah Giles: There is. 348 00:39:36.000 --> 00:39:45.589 Debrah Giles: I think about the social media and advertising. How do you let the community know that this is even happening? 349 00:39:46.660 --> 00:39:50.959 Debrah Giles: Think about everything that goes into a production. 350 00:39:51.940 --> 00:39:54.120 Debrah Giles: It is not just Theo. 351 00:39:54.940 --> 00:39:57.669 Debrah Giles: The overhead cost is everything. 352 00:39:58.570 --> 00:40:01.770 Debrah Giles: The only… the only cost that we're… 353 00:40:03.500 --> 00:40:15.929 Debrah Giles: supporting is the artist. So if you're asking other individual artists to be a part of this performance, are you paying them a salary as well? Because again, you can have more than one lead artist as a part of a production. 354 00:40:16.760 --> 00:40:23.030 Debrah Giles: But nothing can take place With just individuals showing up and doing a performance. 355 00:40:23.970 --> 00:40:26.370 Debrah Giles: If that's the case, then we're not… 356 00:40:26.520 --> 00:40:30.610 Debrah Giles: East Bay Fund for Artists is not paying 100% of the cost for a performance. 357 00:40:35.280 --> 00:40:37.499 Debrah Giles: I'm not sure if I answered that question or not. 358 00:40:44.240 --> 00:40:52.099 Kathleen Gan: Next question, Debrah, is we can only list five lead artists. If there are additional artists, can they be included in the budget? 359 00:40:52.350 --> 00:40:55.810 Kathleen Gan: Can we request funding for performers who aren't lead artists? 360 00:40:56.780 --> 00:40:57.490 Debrah Giles: Yes. 361 00:40:57.860 --> 00:41:03.320 Debrah Giles: And I'm sorry, we only have space for five, but yes, absolutely. You can include them in the budget. 362 00:41:07.780 --> 00:41:10.410 Kathleen Gan: And then circling back, Debrah, oh. 363 00:41:10.700 --> 00:41:13.749 Kathleen Gan: I've got another question. You're welcome. 364 00:41:13.750 --> 00:41:14.660 Debrah Giles: At a time we have a lot. 365 00:41:14.660 --> 00:41:15.230 Kathleen Gan: I'm. 366 00:41:15.230 --> 00:41:16.719 Debrah Giles: Four minutes, but go ahead. 367 00:41:16.720 --> 00:41:17.400 Kathleen Gan: love. 368 00:41:17.400 --> 00:41:17.850 Debrah Giles: you. 369 00:41:17.850 --> 00:41:30.830 Kathleen Gan: Let's see… you mentioned you will be looking for projects that are already funded, and that EBFA is to fund the artists. How much support outside EBFA will be taken serious? 370 00:41:34.430 --> 00:41:36.110 Debrah Giles: I would say it's… 371 00:41:36.420 --> 00:41:44.919 Debrah Giles: It's not a number that's set in stone. It's something that, you know, depending on the budget itself and the outreach in 372 00:41:45.260 --> 00:42:02.610 Debrah Giles: that you've… organizations and artists have done, prior to, applying. We're not looking for a percentage to say that you secured 80% of the funds, or 100% of the funds, or you're still… you've… you've done outreach and… 373 00:42:04.960 --> 00:42:14.270 Debrah Giles: and applied for grants to support the entire project, other than the, artist funds. It's not… it is not set in stone. 374 00:42:14.620 --> 00:42:20.760 Debrah Giles: We just need to know that you try. We need to know that you have gone beyond. 375 00:42:21.480 --> 00:42:27.939 Debrah Giles: our particular grant opportunity to support the project that you're presenting. 376 00:42:30.930 --> 00:42:37.909 Debrah Giles: And one other thing we look at is the timeline. If you apply for a grant, you know, this year, and you'll… 377 00:42:38.110 --> 00:42:42.159 Debrah Giles: You'll know the outcome, say, in February or March. 378 00:42:42.280 --> 00:42:43.660 Debrah Giles: Then, yeah, great. 379 00:42:43.900 --> 00:42:51.469 Debrah Giles: But if you apply for a grant this year and you won't know the outcome until December of next year, that's not something that we would look at favorably. 380 00:42:51.670 --> 00:42:55.419 Debrah Giles: Because it's your… it's… it's too close to what… 381 00:42:56.020 --> 00:42:58.379 Debrah Giles: When the grant should be actually happening. 382 00:42:58.720 --> 00:42:59.959 Debrah Giles: If that makes sense. 383 00:43:03.720 --> 00:43:11.230 Kathleen Gan: And there's a follow-up question on that, Debrah. It says, does that mean we should show all the grants we applied for that we did not get? 384 00:43:12.750 --> 00:43:26.739 Debrah Giles: No, don't… don't show what you did not get. Show what's still pending. That's what we're interested in. We want to know that there's still an opportunity for other organizations to support what you're trying to achieve within the next year. 385 00:43:27.360 --> 00:43:29.540 Debrah Giles: We want to know that. 386 00:43:33.380 --> 00:43:35.570 Debrah Giles: And I hate to say this, I mean, I… 387 00:43:36.580 --> 00:43:44.250 Debrah Giles: I know things have shifted in this particular field, and things are much harder than they used to be a year ago, or two years ago. 388 00:43:44.440 --> 00:43:49.299 Debrah Giles: And we're taking that into consideration as well. So… 389 00:43:49.730 --> 00:43:55.100 Debrah Giles: I understand that you may be applying at organizations that may have shifted their direction. 390 00:43:55.320 --> 00:44:05.169 Debrah Giles: Are there focus, are there purpose, and you no longer would be a fit this year versus, you know, a year or two years ago, you might have gotten the grant. 391 00:44:06.040 --> 00:44:14.099 Debrah Giles: But we need to know who else is you're considering. Who else is considering you, I should say, for support. 392 00:44:14.280 --> 00:44:15.000 Debrah Giles: That. 393 00:44:15.440 --> 00:44:16.880 Debrah Giles: That goes a long way. 394 00:44:21.730 --> 00:44:41.350 Kathleen Gan: Alright, Debrah, circling back on this, you may not have read the first part of this, so I've got, I'm the ED of a 501c3, and also an artist who will support two main artists. How is the narrative different from the description, and is the description purely the materials used? And I think that's going back to application. 395 00:44:43.050 --> 00:44:43.990 Debrah Giles: Okay. 396 00:44:45.910 --> 00:44:47.619 Debrah Giles: I'm trying to understand the question. 397 00:44:47.620 --> 00:44:54.049 Kathleen Gan: Okay. You know, I think that, we can do you want me to send this to you, Debrah? And then okay. Okay. 398 00:44:54.050 --> 00:44:56.869 Debrah Giles: Apply to them directly or have a con- a direct conversation. 399 00:44:56.870 --> 00:45:01.689 Kathleen Gan: Okay, sounds good. Thank you. Sounds good. And that is the end of the QA. 400 00:45:01.690 --> 00:45:13.709 Debrah Giles: And we're at time. We have four minutes. So I just want to say thank you to everyone who's, you know, on this webinar and I appreciate your time. 401 00:45:13.880 --> 00:45:21.640 Debrah Giles: And efforts, in looking at and completing and going through this, Process. 402 00:45:22.020 --> 00:45:24.230 Debrah Giles: We have 403 00:45:25.580 --> 00:45:36.870 Debrah Giles: Been very… very, direct in terms of how we show up for our community in these faith, 404 00:45:37.070 --> 00:45:49.570 Debrah Giles: East Bay Community Foundation. The East Bay Fund for Artists. We changed the direction a few years ago, and making this grant 100% to the artists, and not requiring a matching grant. 405 00:45:49.780 --> 00:46:00.349 Debrah Giles: Because we do realize that even years ago, this was challenging. And looking at today and where we are, we realize that it's even more challenging. 406 00:46:00.420 --> 00:46:12.609 Debrah Giles: So, we're not trying to make it difficult, we're trying to make it as easy as possible. Because if you have any other additional questions, please send them to East Bay Fund for Artists at East Bay Community Foundation. 407 00:46:13.340 --> 00:46:17.869 Debrah Giles: CF.org, and I would try to get to them in a timely manner. 408 00:46:19.180 --> 00:46:25.750 Debrah Giles: ehutchison: So thank you again for your time, for showing up today, and I hope we were able to address 409 00:46:25.930 --> 00:46:29.200 Debrah Giles: Your questions and concerns. 410 00:46:30.400 --> 00:46:31.410 Debrah Giles: Thank you.