COTA provides funding for gifted students in fine arts training
Students are selected through an application and audition process. Students qualify based upon their need, and that the student exhibits a particular talent, motivation and a desire to pursue their artistic talent.
Eligibility for COTA funding
Gifted young people in need of financial or mentor support to develop their artistic talents, who are full-time residents of Monterey County and 25 years of age or younger. Students qualify based upon their need, and that the student exhibits a particular talent, motivation and a desire to pursue their artistic talent. Focus is on artistically gifted youth, especially those from low-income families, and provide opportunities for success tailored to each individual student in all the arts disciplines.
Eligible assistance may include requests for monetary awards to cover lessons, workshops, programs, auditions, instruments, supplies or other appropriate expenses. Award range depends on demonstrated need.
Application for COTA Funding
Applications must be submitted and are due by August 15th of each year. The location of the 2011 auditions will be announced shortly. No one will be considered without an audition with the exception of those that have recently auditioned and/or are designated as a COTA Professional Talent. The annual funding awards cover the period of October 1 through September 30.
Lesson invoices must be submitted each month
Billing for COTA awards is required on a monthly basis by submitting lesson invoices. Prior to receiving payment, each teacher is required to have a W-9 form on file with the COTA office (Call Mr. Rappoport at 649-4495 for a form). The invoice must record the date of the lesson and the parent must sign for the student’s attendance. the length of lessons (1 hour, ½ hour, etc…) along with the total cost for that lesson.
A progress report must be submitted when the student funding is completed
Completion of the Progress Report is part of the commitment of a COTA Arts Award Recipient. The report must be completes and sent to COTA as soon as award funding period is completed. Information about the experience in using the award is important for COTA to guide in awarding future applicants.
