Wisconsin Administrative Code

AB 1.01 Scope and purpose. Chapters AB 1 to 3 set forth standards and procedures governing the administration of funds for grants-in-aid. Chapters AB 1 to 3 govern the board and staff, peer review panels, and all applicants for grants-in-aid. Any actions taken by the board, its s…

AB 1.02 Definitions. Except where the context clearly requires otherwise, in chs. AB 1 to 3: (1) XArtsY includes, but is not limited to, instrumental or vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphi…

AB 1.03 Limitations on applications by an individual. (1) An individual who has received a grant or fellowship of at least $5,000 is not eligible for another grant or fellowship until a 5-year period has elapsed since the individual applied for the prior grant or fellowship. (2) …

AB 1.04 Eligibility requirements. (1) ORGANIZATIONS. An organization is an eligible applicant if it meets one of the following conditions: (a) It is incorporated in this state; is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code as defined in ss…

AB 1.05 Application forms and deadlines. (1) All applications for grants shall be made on the official current application forms for the applicable grant program available at the offices of the board. (2) Application forms shall be available no later than 45 calendar days before …

AB 1.06 Work samples. (1) Specific programs may require applications to include work samples by the applicant illus- 2 trating the highest quality work of the applicant to be reviewed by peer review panels. (2) The type of work sample required and the maximum number of work sampl…

AB 1.07 Completed applications by organizations and units of government. A completed application from an organization or unit of government shall include the following: (1) The appropriate application form, complete with responses to all requests for information. (2) Budget infor…

AB 1.08 Completed applications by individuals. A completed application from an individual shall include the following: (1) The appropriate application form, complete with responses to all requests for information and signed by the applicant. (2) A sample or samples of the applica…

AB 1.09 Review of completed applications. Staff of the board shall review each application to determine its completeness and eligibility. The applicant is responsible for the completeness of the application. The board shall not be responsible for errors or omissions of the applic…

AB 1.10 Conditions of unacceptable applications. Applications for all organizational and individual support shall not be accepted for review when funds are required for any of the following: (1) For capital improvement or construction, purchase of real property, or endowment. (2)…

AB 1.11 Establishment and discontinuance of peer review panels. The board may appoint individuals to serve on peer review panels to review grant and other applications. The board may create or discontinue any peer review panels as it deems necessary. History: Cr. Register, August…

AB 1.12 Appointment to peer review panels. Individuals selected to serve on peer review panels shall be nominated by the staff and approved by the member of the board acting as panel chair. Individuals shall serve at the pleasure of the board. To insure continuity on panels for g…

AB 1.13 Qualifications for peer review panels. Members of all peer review panels shall have expertise or experience in a particular area of the arts, arts support or arts administration. Peer review panel members may be selected from among practitioners, organizations, curators, …

AB 1.14 Compensation of peer review panel members. Members of peer review panels shall be compensated for AB 1.16 actual and necessary travel expenses. Out-of-state panel members may be paid honoraria. History: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.

AB 1.15 Conflict of interest. (1) Any member of the board, peer review panels, or staff, who is affiliated with an applicant under review shall inform the board and the staff of this affiliation by completing the form under sub. (3) and by exempting himself or herself from delibe…

AB 1.16 Standards for review of applications by organizations and units of government. (1) ARTISTIC QUALITY. Applications are reviewed according to artistic excellence and leadership. Factors to be considered may include the following: (a) Service to the organization[s principal …

AB 1.17 Standards for review of applications by individuals. Applications by individuals shall be reviewed on the basis of artistic merit as demonstrated by the work samples submitted with the application. In addition to artistic merit, the following standards shall be applied: (…

AB 1.18 Board action on peer review panel recommendations. (1) The board shall make all final decisions regarding the approval or rejection of a grant application. (2) The board shall give considerable weight to the recommendations of peer review panels. (3) The board may request…

AB 1.19 Contingent payments. The board may make grant payments contingent upon the fulfillment of certain requirements including, but not limited to, the receipt of final reports, the receipt of certified financial audits, and the board[s direct evaluation of the grantee. History…

AB 1.20 Notification. All applicants shall receive a letter of acceptance or rejection within 30 days after final review of the application by the board. If the board awards a grant smaller than the amount requested, the applicant may be required to submit a revised budget or pro…

AB 1.21 Appeal. (1) An applicant may appeal the rejection of its application to the board, within 30 days of receipt of a letter of rejection received pursuant to s. AB 1.20 for any of the following conditions: (a) The board or staff has made a procedural error in handling the ap…

AB 1.22 Final action on an appeal. (1) The executive committee may take one of the following actions in response to an appeal: (a) Determine that there are no grounds for an appeal and recommend that the board dismiss the appeal. (b) Determine that the applicant has grounds for a…

AB 1.23 Grant agreement. The grantee or authorizing official of the grantee shall sign and return to the board two the chapter was last published. 5 WISCONSIN ARTS BOARD copies of the grant agreement and the necessary attachments as specified in the notification letter received u…

AB 1.24 Grant awarded to fiscal receiver. In the event a grant is awarded to a fiscal receiver, the fiscal receiver shall sign both copies of the grant agreement. History: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.

AB 1.25 Commencement of project. A grantee shall start grant activities in the same fiscal year in which the grant is received. History: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.

AB 1.26 Compliance with federal regulations. Grantees shall comply with all federal regulations specified in the grant notification letter received under s. AB 1.20. History: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.

AB 1.27 Public service requirement. (1) Each grantee shall perform a public service to increase public awareness of Wisconsin artists and artistic resources. (2) The following public service requirements shall apply to funded projects: (a) The grantee shall make a public announce…

AB 1.28 Acknowledgment of assistance. The grantee shall acknowledge assistance by the board on all written and non-written materials relating to the sponsored art including, but not limited to, news releases, programs, brochures, publications and other printed materials. The gran…

AB 1.29 Notification of revision in funded project or program. The grantee shall notify the board in writing whenever the program or project is changed from its description in the grant application. The staff shall review this notification letter to ensure that the change does no…

AB 1.30 Termination of a grant agreement. (1) A grant agreement may be terminated by the board upon 30 days[ written notice to the grantee if the grantee fails to comply with one or more of the conditions of the grant agreement. (2) A grant agreement may be terminated at any time…

AB 1.31 Audit and evaluation of project. An organization or unit of government may be required to submit a certified audit of the organization or a project funded by the board. For purposes of evaluation, the organization shall permit the board reasonable access to all activities…

AB 1.32 Final reports. The grantee shall submit a final report to the board by the deadline date stated in the application. The board shall not accept grant applications by organizations or units of government that have failed to file timely final reports for past grant awards. H…

AB 1.33 Retention of records. All recipients of awards under this chapter shall maintain records of projects supported by the awards for a period of 7 years. History: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98. the chapter was last published.

AB 2.01 Purpose. The purpose of the arts challenge initiative is to provide incentives to arts organizations for increasing or sustaining their private sector income. History: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.

AB 2.02 Categories of applicants. Grants may be awarded in each of the following 3 categories: (1) The incentive program for arts organizations with total incomes of $100,000 and over. (2) The sustaining program for arts organizations with total incomes under $100,000. (3) The mi…

AB 2.03 Eligibility requirements. (1) Applicants shall: (a) Conform to all of the eligibility requirements set forth in s. AB 1.04 (1). (b) Be a Wisconsin arts organization providing programs and services that benefit Wisconsin[s general public. (c) Be the most appropriate sponso…

AB 2.04 Application. (1) Organizations may participate in only one of the 3 categories listed in s. AB 2.02. (2) Continuing applicants remain eligible to participate by submitting the final report required under s. AB 2.13 which serves as an application for the following year. Hi…

AB 2.05 Review of new applicants. (1) A committee selected by the board shall review new applications and advise AB 2.08 AB 2.09 AB 2.10 AB 2.11 AB 2.12 AB 2.13 Allocation of funds. Calculation of awards. Disbursement of awards. Allowable use of grant funds. Items not fundable. F…

AB 2.06 Review of continuing applicants. (1) The staff shall review continuing applications to determine the applicant[s eligibility for an award. (2) Continuing applicants shall be notified of their eligibility for an award within 45 calendar days of the application deadline bas…

AB 2.07 Eligible and ineligible income. (1) Income eligible for match includes income contributed by individuals, corporations, foundations, or other private agencies and income earned from the sale of tickets, subscriptions, memberships, contracted services, merchandise, adverti…

AB 2.08 Allocation of funds. (1) The board shall encourage arts organizations and local arts agencies to sustain or increase their income from private sources by annually allocating funds to match contributions and earned income as specified in s. 41.565 (2), Stats. (2) The board…

AB 2.09 Calculation of awards. (1) Applicants who have been admitted to the arts challenge initiative program shall be eligible for granting funds whenever they demonstrate an in- the chapter was last published. AB 2.09 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE crease in their eligible incom…

AB 2.10 Disbursement of awards. Awards shall not be disbursed until all the relevant requirements for the award have been fulfilled by the applicant. In the incentive program, distribution of grant awards shall also be contingent upon the board[s receipt of a certified financial …

AB 2.11 Allowable use of grant funds. Awards shall be used for costs necessary to maintain and support the artistic program activities that are regularly operated by the applicant, and overall administration of the applicant organization. History: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. …

AB 2.12 Items not fundable. Grants may not be awarded to: (1) Fund endowments. (2) Fund capital expenditures in an amount exceeding 6% of the organization[s operating budget or $10,000, whichever is the lesser amount. History: Cr. Register, August, 1998, No. 512, eff. 9-1-98.

AB 2.13 Final reports. All challenge initiative grant recipients shall file a final report with the board. The final report shall also function as a continuing application for participants in the program. The final report shall explain how granting funds were used. History: Cr. R…

AB 3.01 Purpose. The purpose of the regranting program is to encourage local involvement in the support, promotion, and administration of the arts in the state of Wisconsin. The regranting program addresses this goal by allocating funds to local arts agencies for their reallocati…

AB 3.02 Eligibility requirements. Applicants to the regranting program shall meet all of the following criteria: (1) The applicant shall conform to all of the eligibility requirements set forth in s. AB 1.04 (1). (2) The applicant shall demonstrate an ongoing administrative compe…

AB 3.03 Application. Applications to the regranting program shall take the form of a letter of no more than 8 typewritten pages using a font size of no less than 10 point or 12 characters per inch. Applications shall be submitted by the deadline established annually by the board.…

AB 3.04 Matching requirements. Recipients of regranting funds shall match every dollar received from the board with one dollar raised from city or county government or from private sources. At the discretion of the board, in-kind contributions of goods or services may count for u…