In February, 1981 the New York Community Trust contracted with Michael Washburn and Associates to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the New York Community Trust Grant Program under the Arts and Culture guidelines developed in 1977. The study was designed to provide insights into the following four key topic areas: 1. Success of the grants. 2. Implications of changes in the funding environment. 3. Applicant views of New York Community Trust review process. 4. Internal operations. (Objectives of the study, p. 1-2)

CONTENTS
1. Objectives of the study 
2. Method: 
    A. Procedures 
    B. Data analysis and limitations
3. Summary of results: 
    A. Major findings 
    B. Recommendations for arts and culture guideline refinements.
4. Assessment of the 50 grants: 
    A. Subscription campaigns 
    B. Membership campaigns 
    C. Audience development 
    D. New staff positions 
    E. Accessibility 
    F. Strengthening of internal management 
    G. Services to the field
5. Changes in the New York City arts funding environment
6. Views of grant applicants and recipients on the N.Y.C.T. grant review process.
7. Internal operations (not included in this version of the report).
8. Appendices.

In February, 1981 the New York Community Trust contracted with Michael Washburn and Associates to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the New York Community Trust Grant Program under the Arts and Culture guidelines developed in 1977. The study was designed to provide insights into the following four key topic areas: 1. Success of the grants. 2. Implications of changes in the funding environment. 3. Applicant views of New York Community Trust review process. 4. Internal operations.