EVALUATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed by a volunteer panel comprised of representatives from the City of Williamsport and local artists appointed by the Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council. Panelists are invited to serve based upon their knowledge of community needs, demonstrated support of the arts, and commitment to their geographical and cultural community. As part of the review process, panel members will receive a scoring sheet with which to evaluate each application according to the defined criteria.

After all applications have been reviewed, panel members will reach a consensus on scoring and funding recommendations. Applicants will be notified by mail no later than April 27, 2007, regarding their award amount.

  APPEALS

The City of Williamsport Cultural Re-grant program has implemented an appeals process to ensure that organizations are given complete and fair consideration in the competitive funding review process.

The appeals process enables applicants to identify errors and omissions in the application review process. The applicant must demonstrate that information was misrepresented or improperly reviewed through no fault of the applicant.
Appeals are awarded only if the error or omission has a substantial effect on the recommendation of the advisory panel. Dissatisfaction with the denial of an award, or with the amount of the award, is not sufficient reason for an appeal.

If your organization questions a decision based upon the above criteria, you may contact the City of Williamsport or the Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council to receive the comments of the application review panel concerning your request.
Appeals must be made in writing to both the City of Williamsport and the President of the Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council within 10 days of the written notification of the funding decision. An appeals panel will review all appeals. If an appeal is upheld, the City will re-evaluate the application, and funds will be awarded only if they are available

 

Questions and concerns regarding this program should be directed to:

Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council
P.O. Box 54
Williamsport, PA  17701
Phone: (570) 322-1476

E-mail:  wlac@earthlink.net

Website: www.lycoarts.org