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A TO Z GRANTWRITING ARTS AND EDUCATION NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2016

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Arts and Culture

2016 College Board Award for Excellence in the Arts, Deadline: Apr 18. Grants of up to $7.5K will be awarded to member institutions which have implemented an arts program that promotes learning and creativity in exemplary and innovative ways for students in grades 6 to 12. https://artsaward.collegeboard.org/

AMTA’s Arthur Flagler Fultz Award, Deadline: May 7. A single grant of $15K will be awarded to an AMTA member for a research project that explores new and innovative music therapy treatments. http://www.musictherapy.org/research/fultz/

National Storytelling Network’s Brimstone Award, Deadline: May 28. Grants of $5K will be awarded in support of storytelling projects that are service-oriented, based in a community or organization, and are replicable in other places and situations. http://www.storynet.org/grants/brimstone.html

Aaron Siskind Foundation’s 2016 Fellowships for Individual Photographer's, Deadline: May 30. A limited number of grants of up to $10K will be awarded to artists/photographers who demonstrate a serious commitment to photography and are professionally active in the field. http://aaronsiskind.org/grant.html

Jubilation Foundation Grants for Music and Dance Projects, Deadline: Jul 15 (Letters of Intent). Grants ranging from $2K to $10K will be awarded nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest for projects designed to help young people feel fully alive through rhythm, as expressed in music and dance. http://jubilationfoundation.org/grant.html

National Endowment for the Arts - http://www.nea.gov/

State Arts Agencies - http://www.nasaa-arts.org/new/nasaa/aoa/aoa_contents.shtml

Artdeadline - http://artdeadline.com/

Art Deadlines List - http://artdeadlineslist.com

Cultural Funding: Federal Opportunities - http://arts.endow.gov/federal.html

Target Arts in Education Program - http://target.com/schools/grants.asp

FundsNets – Arts and Humanities - http://www.fundsnetservices.com/arts2.htm

Education

NEEF Greening STEM Integration Grants for Educators, Deadline: Apr 5. Grants of up to $1K will be awarded to teachers, afterschool programs, and nature organizations for projects that support the integration of Greening STEM into current or new programming or curriculum. https://www.neefusa.org/greening-stem-integration-grant-educators

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation’s Observers Grant Program, Deadline: Apr 7. Emerging directors and choreographers will receive a weekly stipend of at least $250 as well as a travel stipend to observe the work of master directors and choreographers as they create productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at leading regional theaters across the country. http://sdcfoundation.org/opportunities/observerships/

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program, Deadline: Apr 14.

From 8th grade through their senior year of high of school, Cooke Young Scholars receive a personal academic and college counselor, funding for academic and enrichment programs in the summer and during the school year, internship and study abroad opportunities, and access to other educational resources. http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/young-scholars/

Deep Foundations Institute Grants for Women in the DF Industry or Academia, Deadline: May 15. Grants of up to $1.75K will be awarded to two women in support of a professional development opportunity related to the design and construction of "deep foundations." http://www.dfi.org/trust/programs.asp?widf

American Turkish Society’s Fall Curriculum Development Grants, Deadline: May 31.

Grants of up to $2.5K will be awarded to elementary and secondary school teachers in the United States to develop innovative curricula, projects, and other classroom activities about Turkey. http://www.americanturkishsociety.org/curriculum-development-grants

Dominion Foundation Grants for K-12 Energy Education Programs, Deadline: May 31.

Grants of up to $2.5K will be awarded to encourage the development of new programs aimed at strengthening math and science education through the study of energy and/or the environment. https://www.dom.com/corporate/our-commitments/community/charitable-givin...

NEA Foundation’s Learning and Leadership Grants, Deadline: Jun 1. Grants of up to $5K will be awarded to support the professional development of public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education. http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/learning-leadership-grants/

2016 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award, Deadline: Jun 1. The annual award honors an outstanding educator in the area of basic and/or clinical reproductive biology and medicine. http://www.asrm.org/Kavoussi_Family_Outstanding_Teacher_Award/

Vilcek Foundation’s Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Fine Arts, Deadline: Jun 10.

Three prizes of $50K each will be awarded to young foreign-born artists who demonstrate outstanding early achievement. http://www.vilcek.org/prizes/creative-promise/arts.html

US Department of Education - http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html

California Department of Education - http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/af/

The Chronicle of Higher Education - http://chronicle.com/section/Home/5

Department of State - http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=202974

Ed.gov - http://www.ed.gov/

SchoolGrants.com - http://www.schoolgrants.org/

National Education Association - http://www.nea.org/

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS/DEVELOPMENT

International Reading Association’s International Professional Development Award, Deadline: Jun 30. Grants of up to $4K will be awarded to encourage professional development activities carried out in countries outside North America. http://www.literacyworldwide.org/about-us/awards-grants/constance-mccull...

Journalism/Media

Society of Professional Journalists Pulliam Editorial Writing Fellowship, Deadline: Jun 22. The $75K award allows fellows to take courses, pursue independent study, travel, and/or pursue other endeavors that enrich their knowledge of a public interest issue. http://www.spj.org/a-pulliamfellow.asp

PHILANTHROPY and VOLUNTARISM

James Irvine Foundation’s 2017 Leadership Awards, Deadline: Apr 29 (Nominations).

Grants of $200K will be awarded to individuals working to advance innovative and effective solutions to significant issues in California. https://www.irvine.org/special-initiatives/leadership-awards

FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF TOPICS

Federal Grants Wire - http://www.federalgrantswire.com/

Grants.gov - http://www.grants.gov/

FundsNet - http://www.fundsnetservices.com/

GrantsAlert - http://grantsalert.com/

Grants Hotline - www.grantshotline.com

OPPORTUNITIES

Grant Writer, Illumination Foundation, Flexible (Orange County), California, posted Mar 30. Seeking an experienced Grant Writer, preferably with healthcare experience, to write compelling proposals and reports to support services for homeless and low-income families and individuals in Orange County. To apply submit (1) a cover letter highlighting your interest and qualifications in this position, (2) a resume in PDF or Word Document format, and (3) a relevant writing sample (3 pages maximum) via email to grants@ifhomeless.org. Illumination Foundation: http://www.ifhomeless.org

Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, New Horizons, North Hills (Los Angeles Area), California, posted Mar 25. The focus of this position is the identification, procurement, and overseeing of the various grants for operations and programs of New Horizons. To apply send cover letter and resumes to: Wanda Wells at wwells@newhorizons-sfv.org. New Horizons: http://www.newhorizons-sfv.org

Grants Coordinator, Bet Tzedek, Los Angeles, California, posted Mar 23. The Grants Coordinator manages aspects of Bet Tzedek’s grants portfolio—from research to proposal preparation and from submission to deliverable management in partnership with program staff. This position will also work collaboratively to maintain the department’s database and provide overall departmental support as necessary. To apply email letter of interest, resume, and employment application to resume@bettzedek.org. An employment application may be downloaded from http://www.bettzedek.org/about-us/careers-bet-tzedek/. Please, no phone calls. Bet Tzedek: http://www.bettzedek.org/

Director of Development, Women In Film, Los Angeles, California, posted Mar 14. Seeking a full time Director of Development to lead a team of Board and Staff responsible for raising over $2.2 million annually in support of WIF's educational and advocacy programs. The position will work closely with the Executive Director in the creation and implementation of an institutional fundraising and communications plan that includes Membership, Major Donor Gifts, Annual Gala, Corporate Partners, Government Grants and Foundations. To apply send resume, cover letter and salary history via email only to info@WIF.org with "Director of Development" in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please. Women In Film: http://www.wif.org

Foundation Manager, Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation, Long Beach, California, posted Mar 10. The Munzer Foundation seeks to hire a full-time Foundation Manager who will provide general supervision for daily operations of the Foundation including administration of the grants program, financial management, and support to the Board of Directors. To apply e-mail cover letter and resume describing your interest, qualifications, and fit with the position to munzerfoundationmanager@gmail.com. In the e-mail subject line, list “Foundation Manager.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please. Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation: https://fdo.foundationcenter.org/grantmaker-profile?collection=grantmake...

RESOURCES

WORKSHOP: How to Talk (and Write) About Your Work‏. This half-day workshop for artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals, you will teach how to craft clear and meaningful elevator pitches, mission statements, and personal statements that express your unique identity for grants, publicity, and publication. The workshop is facilitated by Rhizomatic Arts founder and interdisciplinary artist Allison Wyper on Saturday, April 16, 12-4pm. WHERE: SIJCC, 1110 Bates Ave, Silver Lake, Los Angeles, COST: $70. Space is limited, register by April 10th at http://rhizomaticarts.com/workshops

The Music Center's 2016 Institute for Educators. This week-long arts integration training for K-8 educators will breathe life into American nonfiction and informational texts through theatre and movement, drawing primarily from hip hop dance. Held July 18-22, it will focus on expressing American texts from multiple sources - including the founding of our country, civil rights movements, and innovations in math, science, and technology. Earn up to 2 LAUSD salary points or 3 LMU extension semester units, the cost of the Institute is $250 per participant and included curriculum resources and parking at The Music Center. For more information or to register, see the Institute flyer and registration form: http://www.musiccenter.org/Documents/Education/2016-Institute-Flyer.pdf

IN THE NEWS

GETTY FOUNDATION AWARDS $8.5 MILLION TO LATINO ARTS GROUPS. Grants will support forty-three Latino- and Latin America-themed arts and cultural events across Southern California presented by museums and arts institutions that have agreed to participate in the foundation's Pacific Standard Time: Los Angeles/Latin America series, which is scheduled to kick off in the fall of 2017. "No one has ever put so many Latin American shows together at one time, especially side by side with shows by Latino artists — so people could dialogue about it." Deborah Marrow, the foundation's director, told the Los Angeles Times. "Getty Awards $8.45 Million in Exhibition Grants for Ambitious Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Initiative, a Region-Wide Exploration of Latin American and Latino Art in Dialogue with Los Angeles." Getty Foundation Press Release 03/30/2016. Link to press release: http://news.getty.edu/press-materials/press-releases/2016-pst-la-la-gran... "Getty Foundation to Issue $8.5 Million in Grants for Latino and Latin American-Themed Shows Across SoCal." Los Angeles Times 03/30/2016. Link to article: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cam-getty-pst-lala-20160...

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