The Organizational Grant Program III/Large Budget Organizations provides annual support for arts organizations with budgets greater than $800,000, including major Los Angeles County institutions. The goals of the program are to strengthen and encourage Los Angeles County non-profit arts organizations and make their programming easily accessible to the public.

Credit
It is mandatory that proper sponsorship credit be given to the Los Angeles County Arts Commission in printed programs, either as part of a list of supporters or as follows:

"This performance is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission."

In the event that you do not use printed programs, a public announcement must be made giving credit to the Los Angeles County Arts Commission for its support. Failure to adhere to this provision will jeopardize your eligibility to apply for future grants.

Change Of Contracted Activities
Any changes in contracted activities (date, time, or place) must have the express approval of the Commission. Contact the Grants Manager for the procedure to follow in the event of such a change.

Matching Funds
Acceptance of County funds obligates the beneficiary organization to match or surpass the County appropriation either through contributed or earned income.

Activity Reports
The organization must file a signed Activity Report and printed program for each activity (performance, exhibition, workshop, etc.) presented along with requests for payment. [Activity Report form in Microsoft Word Format]

In accordance with Commission policy, allocated funds are payable only as specified in the organization’s contract with the County of Los Angeles.

Requests For Payment
In making a request for payment due under the contract with the County of Los Angeles, follow these instructions:

1. Address the request letter on the organization’s letterhead using the following text:

   Los Angeles County Arts Commission
   374 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
   500 West Temple Street
   Los Angeles, CA 90012

   Attention: Grants Manager

   We request payment in the sum of $______ upon completion of our (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) performance as provided in our County Contract # MC_______.

   Sincerely,

2. Attach one program and one Activity Report* signed by the president or other officer for each activity for which payment is being requested [One Activity Report form is enclosed. Make copies of this form if required to submit more than one.]

3. Send the invoice and reports to:

   Grants Manager
   Los Angeles County Arts Commission
   374 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
   500 West Temple Street
   Los Angeles, CA 90012
   

   Upon receipt of properly executed invoices, staff will approve the payment request and will forward the request to accounting for processing. Payment usually takes about four weeks.