MAP invests in artistic production as the critical foundation of imagining—and ultimately co-creating—a more equitable and vibrant society. MAP awards $1 million annually, to up to 45 projects in the range of $10,000–$45,000 per grant. The grant supports original live performance projects that embody a spirit of deep inquiry, particularly works created by artists who question, disrupt, complicate, and challenge inherited notions of social and cultural hierarchy across the United States. MAP recommends that all prospective applicants take this eligibility quiz before drafting an application for the 2020 grant cycle. Your eligibility results will be displayed after you complete the quiz. If applicable, the results will highlight which aspects of your project are ineligible.Note that meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee the project will be recommended for funding. All projects must demonstrate strong alignment with MAP’s grant program values. Please email mapinfo@mapfund.org should you have more questions after receiving your results.
Quiz Questions
1.
The proposed project is for the creation, development, and/or distribution of a live performance generated by an artist or artists.
A.
True
B.
False
2.
The artists are creating a new performance work. It will not be an adaptation, re-telling, or re-mounted performance of work that was originally created by other artists, has already premiered, or is considered a "classic" within any cultural context.
A.
True
B.
False
3.
Requested funds are for a “festival,” “season,” “series,” or “performance platform” which showcases the works of many different artists selected by invitation and/or application to participate.
A.
True
B.
False
4.
Requested funds are for general operating or programmatic support (resources for the operations of an organization, residency, workshop, lab, series, festival, season, curricula, platform, etc.).
A.
True
B.
False
5.
Requested funds are for a new presentation of existing repertoire.
A.
True
B.
False
6.
Requested funds are for project development and/or production expenses incurred between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2022.
A.
True
B.
False
7.
Requested funds are for touring support for a completed work.
A.
True
B.
False
8.
Requested funds are for documentation or sound recording of a completed work.
A.
True
B.
False
9.
One or more proposed project team members (artists, managers, producers, presenters, etc.) are current employees or board members of MAP, MAP’s funders, or immediate family members of such persons.
A.
True
B.
False
10.
One or more proposed artistic team members are full-time students in a degree-granting Arts program.
A.
True
B.
False
11.
One or more proposed artistic team members received MAP grants in both 2018 and 2019.
A.
True
B.
False
12.
One or more of the proposed artistic team members have outstanding final reports from 2016 or 2017 MAP grants.
A.
True
B.
False
13.
All proposed artistic team members have already been invited/confirmed to lead the project at the time of submitting the application.
A.
True
B.
False
14.
In the event that the project is recommended for funding, a tax-exempt, United States-based nonprofit organization (“applicant organization”) has agreed to be responsible for receiving and distributing the grant.
A.
True
B.
False
15.
The applicant organization received 501(c)(3) status before July 1, 2018.
A.
True
B.
False
Quiz Outcomes
1.
This project is not eligible for MAP support.
Please review your answers to understand which aspects of this project are ineligible for MAP support. More information regarding MAP's eligibility requirements is available on our website.
Should you have more questions after receiving the results, please feel welcome to email mapinfo@mapfund.org. MAP staff will respond in order of receipt.
2.
This project is not eligible for MAP support.
Please review your answers to understand which aspects of this project are ineligible for MAP support. More information regarding MAP's eligibility requirements is available on our website.
Should you have more questions after receiving the results, please feel welcome to email mapinfo@mapfund.org. MAP staff will respond in order of receipt.
3.
This project is not eligible for MAP support.
Please review your answers to understand which aspects of this project are ineligible for MAP support. More information regarding MAP's eligibility requirements is available on our website.
Should you have more questions after receiving the results, please feel welcome to email mapinfo@mapfund.org. MAP staff will respond in order of receipt.
4.
This project is not eligible for MAP support.
Please review your answers to understand which aspects of this project are ineligible for MAP support. More information regarding MAP's eligibility requirements is available on our website.
Should you have more questions after receiving the results, please feel welcome to email mapinfo@mapfund.org. MAP staff will respond in order of receipt.
5.
This project is not eligible for MAP support.
Please review your answers to understand which aspects of this project are ineligible for MAP support. More information regarding MAP's eligibility requirements is available on our website.
Should you have more questions after receiving the results, please feel welcome to email mapinfo@mapfund.org. MAP staff will respond in order of receipt.
6.
This project is not eligible for MAP support.
Please review your answers to understand which aspects of this project are ineligible for MAP support. More information regarding MAP's eligibility requirements is available on our website.
Should you have more questions after receiving the results, please feel welcome to email mapinfo@mapfund.org. MAP staff will respond in order of receipt.
7.
This project is eligible for MAP support.
Please review your answers to understand which aspects of this project are ineligible for MAP support. More information regarding MAP's eligibility requirements is available on our website.
Should you have more questions after receiving the results, please feel welcome to email mapinfo@mapfund.org. MAP staff will respond in order of receipt.