Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Bemidji Community Theater
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: BCT
\nMailing Address: 316 Beltrami Ave NW
\nCity: Bemidji
\nState: MN
\nPostal Code: 56601
\nMain Phone: 218-760-5457
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: bemidjicommunitytheater.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 30-0524956
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/25\/2021
\nRequested Amount: $7,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: Increasing Accessibility for All
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Bemidji Community Theater emphasizes the creativity of children. As such, it:
\n\u2022\tprovides theater education for children at BCT JR., a 2-week summer camp as well as opportunities on stage for major productions.
\n\u2022\tprovides community support through its Playing It Forward giving program.
\n\u2022\tprovides paid internships to anyone aged 14 or older to work with experts in various fields.
\n\u2022\tprovides opportunities for new playwrights to showcase their work in the Studio Works program.
\n\u2022\tprovides outreach via Project Genesis which pairs young people with seniors to improve memory through music.
\n\u2022\tprovides entrepreneurial opportunities for young people through its Kid\u2019z Clubhouse program.
\n\u2022\tprovides Puppet Ambassadors who write scripts reflective of social issues.
\nIn 2018, BCT purchased a building which has become the headquarters for much of its programming with an economic dream of becoming independent in not having to rent additional space for activities and to develop a more diversified revenue steam. When the pandemic hit, BCT was in the middle of phase 2 of a major renovation project that included new ceiling insulation, installation of a fire suppression system, and upgrading handicapped accessibility. All live-in person productions were halted. A few online workshops and performances were held but with no revenue coming in for the last year, and with future prospects looking bleak, BCT is asking for your help.
\nGrants, savings, and donations have taken care of most of the costs so far, but bids for the assisted listening devices and the necessary equipment to handle them, and phone\/internet service needed to monitor the new fire suppression alarm system and to equip the building with Wi-Fi and internet access to offer on line classes, You Tube workshops and a future home for a local CCTV station exceeded expectations. These services are imperative for doing business in this age. Any help with covering these costs would be greatly appreciated.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $86,089.00<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $50,000 from the Engelstad Foundation for the fire suppression system, $7,000 from Region 2 Arts Council for mortgage relief, $5,000 from individuals, $10,000 from BCT itself, $30,800 potential from the Neilson Foundation <\/p>\n
Project Duration: Whenever funds are received they will be put to use. The monitoring of the fire suppression system and internet costs are monthly expenses.
\nGeographical Area Served: from Bemidji, MN north to the Canadian border, west to North Dakota, south to Fargo, ND, and east to Duluth, MN.
\nAge Group To Be Served: All ages with an emphasis on children.<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Mary
\nContact Last Name: Knox-Johnson
\nContact Title: Board Member and Grants Coordinator
\nContact Phone: 218-760-5457
\nContact Email: moxnk@paulbunyan.net<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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