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Adams County Cultural Council reviews 91 grant applications, flags attendance, location and financial questions
Summary
The Adams County Cultural Council on May 15 reviewed 91 SCFD grant applications, praising many proposals but flagging recurring problems in venue listings, attendance math and financial reporting.
The Adams County Cultural Council on May 15 reviewed 91 grant applications submitted under the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) rubric, praising several proposals while flagging recurring issues in applicants' materials and asking staff for follow-up.
The council opened the study session and reviewed organizations including Control Group Productions, Family Theater, Colorado Conservatory of Dance, Think 360, Four Mile Historic Park, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Boulder Ballet, Museo de las Americas, Environmental Learning for Kids, Historic Denver (Molly Brown House), Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, SeriesFest, Urban Farm, Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, New Dance Theater (Cleo Parker Robinson), and Su Teatro, among others.
“This is an open discussion, but we'll call on any hands raised,” Dana, SCFD staff, told the council at the start of the meeting. Council members spent most of the session discussing program details, geographic reach, attendance estimates and financial reporting in applications.
Council members repeatedly asked for clearer venue and attendance information. Several members noted applications that listed multiple performance…
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