Requirements for Grantees

Publicity & Preparation:

• Acknowledge CDSS support in any print and online publicity, including our logo and a link to our website. 
  • For example: “This event (or project) is supported in part by a community grant from the Country Dance & Song Society, cdss.org.” 
  • When including our logo on a web page, blog, or social media site, please link the logo to the CDSS website, cdss.org. (Logo downloads and guidelines below.)
• Arrange to have skilled community members take quality photos (and video if possible) during your event/project.
• During event(s), make announcements to acknowledge CDSS support and make CDSS promotional materials available. (We will mail these to you!)

Grant Outcome Report:

• Submit follow-up report within one month of the end your event/project, including:
  • successes, challenges, feedback from participants, financial outcome, etc. 
  • Include photos (and video) with corresponding name(s) of photographer(s), so we can provide credits.
  • Provide a list of anyone helping to organize your event/project, including contact information.
• Return the CDSS mailing list sign-up sheet included in your promotional materials.

Consider Joining CDSS!

• New-to-CDSS Grantees are offered one (1) no-cost courtesy year of CDSS Affiliation. Stay in the loop with quarterly affiliate newsletters, access to group liability insurance for events, eligibility for 501(c)(3) status, and more. See the benefits of affiliation at Become an Affiliate.

Logo Usage

CDSS grant recipients must use the CDSS logo on their printed materials, website, and/or social media. When included on a webpage, blog, or social media site, please link the logo to the CDSS website, cdss.org.

The logo is available in two versions, horizontal and square, in either two colors or all black. It must be produced as shown without alteration. If your designs need an all-white version of these logos or if you need .ai/.eps files, please email [email protected].

Instructions for Downloading Files:

Click on the link below the logo you want and the logo will open in another browser window. Then follow the instructions below:

PC users: Right-click on the link below the image you desire and select ‘Save Target As’ or ‘Save Link Target As’ to save the file to your desktop or appropriate folder. 

Mac users: Control-click on the link below the image you desire and select “Save Link As” to save the file to your desktop or appropriate folder.