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Parents As Arts Partners (PAAP) Program Frequently Asked Questions

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1.  How does my school apply for the PAAP program and how much is each investment?
Schools must apply for the $3,000 PAAP investement with a partnering organization.
 
2. If my school is a former Partnership Grant or PAAP recipient, are we still eligible to apply for the PAAP program?
No. Only New York City public schools (including NYCDOE-approved charter schools) that have never received CAE funding are eligible to apply. Not sure if you are eligible? Lists of schools formerly funded by CAE
 
3. If my organization partnered with a former Partnership Grant or PAAP participant, are we still eligible to apply for the PAAP program? If so, can we partner with more than one school?
Yes. Formerly funded partnering organizations are eligible to apply. As in years past, organizations may partner with more than one school. Nonetheless, CAE expects that partnering organizations will customize their services to the particular needs of each school.
 
4. Why did CAE reduce the number of PAAP investments from 150 to 30?
The reduction in PAAP investments was a result of a decrease in anticipated funds awarded to CAE for the program. We are doing everything we can to make sure that we can increase the number of available investments in the future.
 
5. Do I have to submit an Intent to Apply Form before I submit the application?
No.  An Intent to Apply Form is not required.
 
6. How do I apply for the PAAP program and when is the application due?
For detailed information about the application process and resources for the application, visit our website at http://www.cae-nyc.org/teaching_and_learning/parents_arts_partners/paap_resources.  The application must be USPS-postmarked or hand-delivered to CAE's offices by Wednesday, November 4th by 5:00PM.
 
7. Can I fill out the application forms on my computer?
Yes. The application can be downloaded from CAE’s website in Microsoft Word format and saved to an individual’s computer. The applicant can then type directly into the form. However, this is NOT an online application and the application must still be printed and mailed to CAE in hard copy – the original plus 3 copies. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT RE-CREATED VERSIONS OF THE APPLICATION FORMS. YOU MUST USE THE FORMS PROVIDED.  Visit our website at http://www.cae-nyc.org/teaching_and_learning/parents_arts_partners/paap_resources to download forms.
 
8. Do I have to register for the Pre-Application Seminars?
No. Registration for Pre-application Seminars is not required.
 
9. I noticed that you ask in the PAAP Application if someone from my school attended a Pre-Application Seminar. Is attendance of a Seminar required if I want to apply?
No. Attendance at a Pre-application Seminar is optional and will not be a consideration in the review of your application.
 
10. Does every activity of our proposed PAAP program have to address all four NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the New York State Learning Standard #1 for Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS)?
No. At least one activity must address at least one of the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Learning Standard #1 for CDOS.
 
11. Does the school-based PAAP Program Contact have to be a parent?
No. The Program Contact may be a parent, teacher, or school administrator as long as s/he is affiliated with the school and is available to act as a point person for the program and facilitate communication among the school, CAE, and the partnering organization(s).
 
12. What does CAE mean by partnering organizations?
CAE defines partnering organizations as organizations that are being paid out of PAAP investments for services rendered.
 
13. Does my partnering organization have to have 501(c)3 non-profit status?
No. CAE does not require that partnering organizations for the PAAP grant program have 501(c)3 nonprofit status.
 
14. Can my school partner with an individual artist?
CAE cannot disburse investments to individual artists. Individual artists can be paid if they are affiliated with and paid through a sponsoring arts organization.
 
15. What if there are additional organizations that are contributing to our program?
There are opportunities in the application to both list additional organizations that are contributing to your program and describe their contributions. However, you are not required to submit letters of commitment for these additional organizations.
 
16. Is there a matching funds requirement for the PAAP Program?
No. The ability to raise additional funds for the proposed PAAP program—above and beyond the $3,000 investment—is neither a funding requirement nor a criterion for proposal review.