Applicant Eligibility

To apply for funding, you must attest that the applicant

• is a resident of Muncie, Indiana
• is at least 18 years old
• has never been disqualified from receiving funding from the Vore Arts Fund (VAF) for violating its rules, nor is representing an organization that has been thus disqualified
• has not contributed more than $5,000 to the VAF
• is not a manager (current director or officer) of the VAF nor a representative of any entity owned or controlled by a manager
• is not a close family member of a substantial contributor or manager of the VAF

Project Eligibility

To apply for funding, you must attest that the project for which funding is requested

• will result in the creation, presentation, performance, or teaching of visual art, music, or performing arts in Muncie, Indiana
• can be reasonably expected to generate enough money to fully repay the loan awarded to it within a year of receiving that funding
• does not support nor oppose any political candidates
• does not violate any laws
• does not promote violent crimes
• does not promote violence, harassment, or hatred against people based on protected characteristics, such as ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, sex, gender, religion, age, or disability

Loan terms

1. Payments
   1. No interest will be charged for any loans issued by the Vore Arts Fund (hereafter, "loans").
   2. Loans can be repaid partially or in full at any time, and there is no deadline for full repayment.
   3. Loans can be repaid via check, made out to Vore Arts Fund, Inc. and mailed to PO Box 1604, Muncie, IN, 47308.
2. Risks
   1. There are no circumstances in which a recipient's loan will be considered to be in default.
   2. Information about this loan and its repayment status may be released publicly by the Vore Arts Fund but will not be reported to any credit bureaus.
3. Recipient's responsibilities
   1. Reports about the status of this project must be submitted to the Vore Arts Fund at least annually and upon its completion. A form is provided on this website for submitting these reports, and loan recipients will be emailed reminders when reports are due.
   2. If loans are fully or partially forgiven, the recipient may be required to report the forgiven portion to the IRS as taxable income. As of 2023, this is only required if the forgiven portion totals $600 or more, but recipients are advised to consult a tax professional for any questions about their tax liability.
4. Other
   1. By applying for a loan, you grant the Vore Arts Fund the right to publicly release the provided information and media (excluding mailing address) to the public, which it may do for purposes such as transparency and promotion.
   2. The Vore Arts Fund does not claim project ownership nor a business relationship with the applicant by awarding a loan. Loan recipients retain all ownership of and copyright to their intellectual property.
   3. Funding provided by the Vore Arts Fund does not constitute support or endorsement of the views, opinions, or claims of loan recipients.
   4. The Vore Arts Fund hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from its financial support of loan recipients.

Updated February 10, 2024

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Contacting us

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info@voreartsfund.org
PO Box 1604, Muncie, IN, 47308