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• Its primary base of business operations in metropolitan Phoenix must be located in the City of Phoenix

• At the time of application,it must be a registered non-profit arts or cultural organization with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Documentation of this status must accompany the application

• It must have been in existence and actively presenting programs in the City of Phoenix for a minimum of three years

• It must have a minimum prior year income of $100,000 (i.e., total of earned income from Phoenix sources only and contributed income from all sources)

• It must employ a paid professional full-time manager who is responsible for the business management of the organization and receives a full-time salary

• It must provide community outreach and/or education programs within the city of Phoenix

• It must submit an Audited Financial Statement from the last completed fiscal year (or a Reviewed Financial Statement by a Certified Public Accountant for organizations with income below $500,000)

• It must provide a current Certificate of Good Standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission

In addition, the organization must have its Board of Directors approve the Diversity Plan requested in the application form.