SOS Supports:

• Travel and accommodations associated with an imminent, concrete opportunity such as a reading, audition, artist’s own exhibition, or workshop (note: state and federal standard for gas mileage is 40.5 cents per mile);
• Materials to make or finish work that is integral to a specific, unique opportunity;
• Exceptional chance for advanced study with a significant mentor (outside of a classroom setting and not related to any degree program);
• Professional fees and services for a specific opportunity such as lighting, graphic design or carpentry;
• Expenses related to care of dependents that would allow an artist to take advantage of a specific opportunity ;
• Rental of equipment, instruments, or materials to complete work scheduled for a gallery exhibition, performance, publication, etc.;
• Purchase of inexpensive or one-time-use items associated with, and necessary for, an opportunity;
• Promotional expenses related directly to a specific opportunity.

SOS Will Not Support:

• Curatorial projects
• Activities related to ongoing work
• Applicant's own artistic fees
• Entry, exhibition, registration, or tuition fees, including those for workshops
• Expenses involved in establishing, maintaining, or administrating an organization or company
• Costs involved in real estate: purchase, construction, improvements
• Activities connected with an applicant’s employer
• Finishing funds that are not related to a special opportunity
• Teaching opportunities
• Strictly commercial activities
• Commercial marketing (press kits, publicists, etc.) not related to a specific opportunity
• Medical, legal, or accounting fees
• Self-produced publications
• Arts-in-Education programs
• Purchase of expensive “big ticket” equipment
• Routine documentation of work without a specific opportunity