Originally implemented by the New York State Council on the Arts–Special Arts Services (NYSCA–SAS) department, HSA–TAP supports organizational initiatives that strengthen the management and operational capacity of small and medium-sized multicultural arts organizations located throughout New York State. HSA–TAP is designed to help strengthen organizational infrastructure, develop leadership skills, and affect long-term organizational sustainability in an increasingly competitive environment.
As in the past, this program is open to cultural organizations that are:

1. currently funded by the NYSCA–SAS department.
2. specifically comprised of and serve African/Caribbean, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/Indian communities, as well as others that preserve and build upon distinct ethnic and cultural traditions.
3. able to satisfy all other eligibility requirements.

FY08 HSA–TAP Applications are now available!

The deadline for this year's application to be received by HSA is September 24, 2007 by 5:00pm. All applications and accompanying materials must be mailed to the organization. No emails or faxes will be accepted.

Download more information and the TAP application:

• HSA-TAP 2008 Letter from HSA President, Kakuna Kerina
  
• TAP Guidelines (word doc)
• TAP Guidelines (adobe pdf)
  
• TAP Application (word doc)
• TAP Application (adobe pdf)

The orientation conference dates are Tuesday, September 11, 2007 and Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 12:00pm. The call–in number for each date is 1-866-316-1519 and the participant passcode is 70173693.

If you have any questions prior to the orientation conference calls, you may contact Lisa Yancey at lyancey@harlemschoolofthearts.org.

We wish you the best in completing and submitting a successful application!