The Standby Program
BFlushing, NY State contracts since 2010Updated Nov 13, 2026
The Standby Program holds 23 contracts worth $763.2K with Council on the Arts; 1 active today. The first started in 2010.
- Total contract value
- $763.2K
- Current contract amounts
- Spent to date
- $762.3K
- 100% of contract value
- Active contracts
- 1
- $25.0K in active value
- Contracts on record
- 23
- Since 2010
- Agencies served
- 1
- Most with Council on the Arts
- Years active
- 16
- First contract 2010
Contact & company
Business information and how to reach the company.
Address
- Legal name
- The Standby Program Inc
- Identifiers
- UEI C7D9D7NYTPT7 · CAGE 41QL7
- Federal registration
- Active · renews by Dec 2026
- In business since
- 1988
Industry codes (NAICS)
- 512199Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
Leadership
Maria Venuto
Executive Director
Ardele Lister
President
Marshall Reese
President
Contracts
23 contracts with New York State agencies, active first. Open a row for the full record.
| Details | Contract | Type | Contract no. | Term | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T260573GM - NYSCA Support T260573GMContract not subject to state pre-auditActive | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T260573GM | Jan 1, 2026to Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $25,000$25,000 spent | $25,000 | |
T250122GM- NYSCA Support T250122GMContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T250122GM | Jan 1, 2025to Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $49,500$49,500 spent | $49,500 | |
T24201GG-NYSCA Support for Org T24201GGContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T24201GG | Jan 1, 2024to Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $49,500$49,500 spent | $49,500 | |
T23639GG-NYSCA Support for Org T23639GGContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T23639GG | Jan 1, 2023to Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | $49,500$49,500 spent | $49,500 | |
T21527GG-Jason DaSilva: DaSil T21527GGContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T21527GG | Jan 1, 2021to Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $17,500$17,500 spent | $17,500 | |
Cultural Services C20025GGGrant | Council on the Arts | Grant | C20025GG | Jan 1, 2020to Dec 31, 2022 | Jan 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2022 | $73,500$73,500 spent | $73,500 | |
T01881GG-Cynthia Madansky: ESF T01881GGContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T01881GG | Jan 1, 2018to Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $25,000$25,000 spent | $25,000 | |
Cultural services C00337GGGrant | Council on the Arts | Grant | C00337GG | Jan 1, 2017to Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 1, 2017 | Dec 31, 2019 | $90,000$90,000 spent | $90,000 | |
T01321GG-Administrative Positi T01321GGContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T01321GG | Jan 1, 2017to Dec 31, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | $25,000$25,000 spent | $25,000 | |
When We Walk T00469GGContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T00469GG | Jan 1, 2016to Dec 31, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | $25,000$25,000 spent | $25,000 | |
The Kathy Project T00474GGContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T00474GG | Jan 1, 2016to Dec 31, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | $25,000$25,000 spent | $25,000 | |
Standby Program T00401GGContract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T00401GG | Jan 1, 2016to Dec 31, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | $17,000$17,000 spent | $17,000 | |
Susan Youssef-Marjoun and the T150800Contract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T150800 | Jan 1, 2015to Dec 31, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $13,700$13,700 spent | $13,700 | |
Standby Program General Operat T150361Contract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T150361 | Jul 1, 2014to Jun 30, 2015 | Jul 1, 2014 | Jun 30, 2015 | $20,000$20,000 spent | $20,000 | |
Michael jacobsohn- img distanc T141220Contract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T141220 | Jan 1, 2014to Dec 31, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $18,000$18,000 spent | $18,000 | |
Cynthia madansky- white sands T141221Contract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T141221 | Jan 1, 2014to Dec 31, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $11,250$11,250 spent | $11,250 | |
Kathy high- fleeing T141219Contract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T141219 | Jan 1, 2014to Dec 31, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $5,750$5,750 spent | $5,750 | |
General operating support T140560Contract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T140560 | Jul 1, 2013to Jun 30, 2014 | Jul 1, 2013 | Jun 30, 2014 | $20,000$20,000 spent | $20,000 | |
General operating support T130777Contract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T130777 | Jul 1, 2012to Jun 30, 2013 | Jul 1, 2012 | Jun 30, 2013 | $20,000$20,000 spent | $20,000 | |
Film & media/new tech prod T131741Contract not subject to state pre-audit | Council on the Arts | Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited | T131741 | Jul 1, 2012to Jun 30, 2013 | Jul 1, 2012 | Jun 30, 2013 | $6,500$6,500 spent | $6,500 |
T260573GM - NYSCA SupportCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Active$25,000
- Description
- T260573GM - NYSCA Support
- Contract number
- T260573GM
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 202612 months
- Approved
- Jan 21, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Amount
- $25,000
- Spent to date
- $25,000 · 100% of the amount
T250122GM- NYSCA SupportCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025$49,500
- Description
- T250122GM- NYSCA Support
- Contract number
- T250122GM
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2025 → Dec 31, 202512 months
- Approved
- Nov 7, 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $49,500
- Spent to date
- $49,500 · 100% of the amount
T24201GG-NYSCA Support for OrgCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024$49,500
- Description
- T24201GG-NYSCA Support for Org
- Contract number
- T24201GG
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 202412 months
- Approved
- Aug 28, 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $49,500
- Spent to date
- $49,500 · 100% of the amount
T23639GG-NYSCA Support for OrgCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023$49,500
- Description
- T23639GG-NYSCA Support for Org
- Contract number
- T23639GG
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 202312 months
- Approved
- Feb 6, 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $49,500
- Spent to date
- $49,500 · 100% of the amount
T21527GG-Jason DaSilva: DaSilCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021$17,500
- Description
- T21527GG-Jason DaSilva: DaSil
- Contract number
- T21527GG
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2021 → Dec 31, 202112 months
- Approved
- Mar 15, 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $17,500
- Spent to date
- $17,500 · 100% of the amount
Cultural ServicesCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2022$73,500
- Description
- Cultural Services
- Contract number
- C20025GG
- Type
- Grant
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2020 → Dec 31, 20223 years
- Approved
- Oct 18, 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $73,500
- Spent to date
- $73,500 · 100% of the amount
T01881GG-Cynthia Madansky: ESFCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018$25,000
- Description
- T01881GG-Cynthia Madansky: ESF
- Contract number
- T01881GG
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2018 → Dec 31, 201812 months
- Approved
- Dec 14, 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $25,000
- Spent to date
- $25,000 · 100% of the amount
Cultural servicesCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2019$90,000
- Description
- Cultural services
- Contract number
- C00337GG
- Type
- Grant
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2017 → Dec 31, 20193 years
- Approved
- Dec 12, 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $90,000
- Spent to date
- $90,000 · 100% of the amount
T01321GG-Administrative PositiCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017$25,000
- Description
- T01321GG-Administrative Positi
- Contract number
- T01321GG
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2017 → Dec 31, 201712 months
- Approved
- Jan 4, 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $25,000
- Spent to date
- $25,000 · 100% of the amount
When We WalkCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016$25,000
- Description
- When We Walk
- Contract number
- T00469GG
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 201612 months
- Approved
- Nov 24, 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $25,000
- Spent to date
- $25,000 · 100% of the amount
The Kathy ProjectCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016$25,000
- Description
- The Kathy Project
- Contract number
- T00474GG
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 201612 months
- Approved
- Dec 4, 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $25,000
- Spent to date
- $25,000 · 100% of the amount
Standby ProgramCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016$17,000
- Description
- Standby Program
- Contract number
- T00401GG
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2016 → Dec 31, 201612 months
- Approved
- Nov 18, 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $17,000
- Spent to date
- $17,000 · 100% of the amount
Susan Youssef-Marjoun and theCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015$13,700
- Description
- Susan Youssef-Marjoun and the
- Contract number
- T150800
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2015 → Dec 31, 201512 months
- Approved
- Dec 4, 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $13,700
- Spent to date
- $13,700 · 100% of the amount
Standby Program General OperatCouncil on the ArtsJul 1, 2014 – Jun 30, 2015$20,000
- Description
- Standby Program General Operat
- Contract number
- T150361
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jul 1, 2014 → Jun 30, 201512 months
- Approved
- Sep 26, 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $20,000
- Spent to date
- $20,000 · 100% of the amount
Michael jacobsohn- img distancCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014$18,000
- Description
- Michael jacobsohn- img distanc
- Contract number
- T141220
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2014 → Dec 31, 201412 months
- Approved
- Mar 20, 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $18,000
- Spent to date
- $18,000 · 100% of the amount
Cynthia madansky- white sandsCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014$11,250
- Description
- Cynthia madansky- white sands
- Contract number
- T141221
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2014 → Dec 31, 201412 months
- Approved
- Mar 21, 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $11,250
- Spent to date
- $11,250 · 100% of the amount
Kathy high- fleeingCouncil on the ArtsJan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014$5,750
- Description
- Kathy high- fleeing
- Contract number
- T141219
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jan 1, 2014 → Dec 31, 201412 months
- Approved
- Mar 20, 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $5,750
- Spent to date
- $5,750 · 100% of the amount
General operating supportCouncil on the ArtsJul 1, 2013 – Jun 30, 2014$20,000
- Description
- General operating support
- Contract number
- T140560
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jul 1, 2013 → Jun 30, 201412 months
- Approved
- Feb 3, 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $20,000
- Spent to date
- $20,000 · 100% of the amount
General operating supportCouncil on the ArtsJul 1, 2012 – Jun 30, 2013$20,000
- Description
- General operating support
- Contract number
- T130777
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jul 1, 2012 → Jun 30, 201312 months
- Approved
- Feb 21, 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $20,000
- Spent to date
- $20,000 · 100% of the amount
Film & media/new tech prodCouncil on the ArtsJul 1, 2012 – Jun 30, 2013$6,500
- Description
- Film & media/new tech prod
- Contract number
- T131741
- Type
- Contract not subject to state pre-auditNot pre-audited
- Agency
- Council on the Arts
- Term
- Jul 1, 2012 → Jun 30, 201312 months
- Approved
- Feb 21, 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Amount
- $6,500
- Spent to date
- $6,500 · 100% of the amount
Contract-type mix
Share of contract value by type
- Contract not subject to state pre-audit19 contracts$445.7K
- Grant4 contracts$317.5K
Contracts over time
Contracts started per year
View as table
| Year | Contracts |
|---|---|
| 2010: 1 contracts, $80.2K | 1 |
| 2011: 1 contracts, $73.8K | 1 |
| 2012: 2 contracts, $26.5K | 2 |
| 2013: 1 contracts, $20.0K | 1 |
| 2014: 5 contracts, $77.5K | 5 |
| 2015: 1 contracts, $13.7K | 1 |
| 2016: 3 contracts, $67.0K | 3 |
| 2017: 2 contracts, $115.0K | 2 |
| 2018: 1 contracts, $25.0K | 1 |
| 2019: 0 contracts, $0.0 | 0 |
| 2020: 1 contracts, $73.5K | 1 |
| 2021: 1 contracts, $17.5K | 1 |
| 2022: 0 contracts, $0.0 | 0 |
| 2023: 1 contracts, $49.5K | 1 |
| 2024: 1 contracts, $49.5K | 1 |
| 2025: 1 contracts, $49.5K | 1 |
| 2026: 1 contracts, $25.0K | 1 |
How the Contractor Score adds up
Established (B, 70/100): 1 active contract, active federal registration.
- Contract volume+2.0measured
$763K in current contract value across 23 contracts, more than 59% of scored contractors.
- Recent activity+11.7measured
1 active contract today; the most recent was approved in January 2026.
- Agency breadth0.0measured
Contracts with one state agency or facility.
- Experience+1.4measured
First contract started in July 2010 (16 years of contract history).
- Contract-type mix0.0measured
2 contract types; the largest group is contracts exempt from state pre-audit (58% of value).
- Spending vs. value+0.1measured
On 21 completed contracts with spending recorded, spending is 100% of the contract value. Spending below the full value is common (work can finish under budget) and isn't treated as a problem.
- Federal award history0.0unknown
No federal award history found. Scored as neutral.
- Federal registration+5.2measured
Registered to do business with the federal government (registration active).
50 + contributions = 70 (B, Established)Starts at 50. Bars: cool adds, warm subtracts.
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