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Was thinking along the lines of each corp having the assistance to go after their own grants, as a service provided by DCI as part of the membership as grant writing is difficult if it needs to be created from scratch, when someone or something your associated with is doing it at the same time

This is what I was refereeing to, and was inquiring if this info was shared and assistance was offered to the corps that make up DCI and the revenue stream to keep going https://dci.org/news/dci-receives-grant-from-sba-federal-disaster-assistance-program

I believe DCI recieved a covid for.the arts grant. If that is the case they could provide insight/assistance to member corps

Great insight. Thanks for.the insightful response

Great insight. Thanks for.the insightful response

Was wondering if DCI provides grant availability services for member corps. COVID provided many not for profit arts grants besides what was available before hand. Is there a grant writing and research team available to assist these corps. With SCV in Nancy Pelosi backyard you might think they would be in a good place to recieve such grants. Not being political but if we can study shrimp on a treadmill maybe arts for the youth

I wonder if it would make sense for temporary rules limiting some of the items that add great cost to tour budgets to help corps field shows next season. With the ongoing issues many items that have been incorporated into shows have increased tour cost greatly. Many things you need to keep in mind are the costs behind the scenes to transport, build , and purchase these items. Trust me I LOVE drum corps today, but for the good of the activity should it be considered for things like props, electronics (except for miking keyboards) and uniform changes ect..... Would it make sense to preserve DCI tours by making it easier to go on tour, the trucks, the volunteers, and additional staffing that need to be fed paid and transported, the initial costs are a huge burden to bear as well. Just a thought, we cant lose these amazing performers or it will take years to rebuild, if at all, I can tell you my summer stinks, and no Indie!, crap