Initiatives

p.a.v.e.

Apply for Grant Funding: How to Apply

Attend a Workshop
p.a.v.e. will hold a pre-proposal/grant writing workshops before the next submission deadline of Feb. 15, 2008. If you are thinking of applying for funding through the p.a.v.e. program, you are strongly encouraged to attend the workshop Thursday, Jan. 31 from 2-3:30 p.m. in FAC 222.

Official Rules and Submission Requirements
The Performing Arts Venture Experience seeks to encourage creativity and innovation in the arts by helping self-motivated student teams develop and grow new projects that:

• Advance innovative forms of creative expression through filmmaking or live performance.
• Combine existing disciplinary knowledge in unique and original ways.
• Make innovative use of existing technologies to support the creation of filmed or live performance projects.
• Develop new technology for the creation, delivery or dissemination of filmed or live performance.
• Initiate the creation of new business models to advance and support the arts.
• Create and develop innovative arts education concepts and programs, either within ASU or in the broader community.

p.a.v.e and the School of Theatre and Film recognize that no set of rules, no matter how thorough or carefully developed, can ever cover all circumstances.However, all teams are expected to abide by the specific rules provided below.p.a.v.e and the School of Theatre and Film reserve the right to disqualify any team that violates the rules, regulations or spirit of the Initiative.

Venture and Team Eligibility Guidelines

• p.a.v.e supports student created, managed, and owned projects.
• The proposed project must be led by an enrolled ASU student who plays a major role in the conceptualization of the project and has a key management role in the project
• All team members must be in good standing and enrolled in at least one three-hour course throughout the award year (July-June, fall and spring semesters respectively).
• If the applying team leader graduates during the award year, a co-team leader that will be a registered ASU student must assume the team leader responsibility for the remainder of the award year.

Team Composition
There is no restriction on team size. However, three to five people per team is suggested. Multi-disciplinary teams are highly encouraged. Preference will be given to project teams that support an interdisciplinary as well as an entrepreneurial approach to the arts.

Only teams that include a School of Theatre and Film major (BA, MFA, or PhD Theatre or BA Film (FMP)) will be eligible to access the school’s equipment and facilities, however you are not required to have a School of Theatre and Film major on your team.

Advisors and/or Mentors
Once a general plan has been developed, seek advice from a faculty member who can serve as a mentor in the project’s development and execution. A letter of support from a faculty mentor specifically addressing the project and the suitability of the team to complete it is a required part of the application.

Submit your New Venture Concept Proposal and Team Application
Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.

The proposal must include the following sections:

• Concept and description, specifically addressing the innovative approaches the project will undertake.
• Strategy for developing your audience and/or distributing your product.
• Creative and support team and qualifications.
• Budget, including all sources of revenue.(All projects must include a third party (i.e. not personal private) match of money, sponsorship, investment or in-kind contributions). Also include in this section any ASU facilities you propose to use to develop and complete your project.
• Schedule for project development and completion including measurable milestones and sustainability of project beyond initial funding period.
• Appendices must include, at minimum, resumes of key team members and supporting letter from an ASU faculty mentor.

Submissions format:

• The front page of your proposal must be the p.a.v.e proposal form.
• Download the application form Word and PDF
• Submit five bound copies of the p.a.v.e project proposal including all appendices.
• Three ring binders or folders are not acceptable.
• Hard copies are to be delivered to the School of Theatre and Film office or received through mail/shipment by the deadline date to:

  p.a.v.e
  School of Theatre and Film
  PO Box 872002
  Tempe AZ 85287-2002

After Proposals are Submitted
All proposals submitted on time that meet qualifications will be reviewed. Select proposals will be advanced to the finalist round. Please do not contact the School of Theatre and Film regarding your proposal status. E-mails will be sent to team leaders providing status of team’s advancement to each round.

Finalists may be invited to give a presentation to the p.a.v.e review committee on or about Feb. 29, 2008 prior to the final announcements of the awards and as a final step in the review process

Additional support for your project may be available through the ASU Entrepreneur Advantage program

Download sample grant application

For additional information, contact Linda Essig, director, School of Theatre and Film or send e-mail to pave@asu.edu.