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CALIFORNIA and NATIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF TOPICS

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

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

FirstGov
http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml#resources

FundsNet http://www.fundsnetservices.com/

ARTS AND CULTURE

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

Surdna Foundation Art Teachers Fellowships, Deadline: November 12 (Letter of
Intent). Grants up to $5,500 and $1,500 to the fellow's school for full- and
part-time high school arts faculty to supplement their artistic work. Info
and app
http://www.surdna.org/what-we-fund/thriving-cultures/109.html

California Council for the Humanities California Story Fund Grants,
Deadline: November 15. Grants up to $10K to address the concerns of
Californians through a humanities lens. Info and app

http://www.calhum.org/guidelines/guidelines_main.htm

Theatre Communications Group Future Leaders and Future Audiences Grants,
Deadline: November 15. Grants up to $80K to theaters expanding their reach
to underserved communities and to new theater leadership. Info and app

http://www.tcg.org/grants/newgen/newgen_index.cfm

VSA International Young Soloists Awards, Deadline: November 15 and December
1. Musicians with disabilities or musical ensemble with disabled member(s)
will receive $5K and opportunity to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts. Info and app
http://www.vsaarts.org/x22.xml

Shubert Foundation Professional Theaters, Deadline: December 1. Grants to
nonprofits to develop new works. Info and app

http://www.shubertfoundation.org/grantprograms/theatre.asp

DeVos Institute Summer International Fellowship Program at the Kennedy
Center, Deadline: December 1. Twenty international arts managers will
participate in an intensive arts management program to teach them practical
skills transferable to the management of their organizations. Info and app
http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/artsmanagement/fellowships.cfm

Rockefeller Foundation Residencies at the Bellagio Center, Deadline:
December 1. International scholars, scientists, journalists, writers,
artists, and policy makers will stay at the Bellagio Center for 1 month of
uninterrupted work. Info and app

http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-center

Tribeca Film Institute Documentary Fund, Deadline: December 8. Grants up to
$25K to seasoned and first-time filmmakers that highlight and humanize
issues of social importance from around the world. Info and app

http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/gucci_documentary/

Tribeca Film Institute New Documentary Fund, Deadline: December 8. Awards up
to $100K plus opportunity to meet HBO Documentary Film executives to
filmmakers. Info and app
http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/

USArtists Performing Artists in International Festivals, Deadline: December
13 and April 22, 2011. Grants for dance, music, theater ensembles, and solo
performers to perform at international festivals. Info and app

http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/us_artists/index...
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2011 Institutional Grants,
Deadline: December 15. Grants to nonprofit film organizations and film
programs in schools, colleges, and universities. Info and app
http://www.oscars.org/education-outreach/grants/institutional/index.html

National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program, Deadline: February 1,
2011. Grants up to $20K to nonprofits, state agencies, and public libraries
for programs where participants read the work of poets. Info and app

http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php

National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants for
Innovative Projects, Deadline: February 23, 2011. Grants up to $50K to
individuals and organizations working on digital initiatives in any area of
the humanities. Info and app

http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/digitalhumanitiesstartup.html

EDUCATION

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

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://chronicle.com/cgi2-bin/texis/events/searchdeadlines?q=fellow*,grant*'
&s=type&d=1&pg=gf

GrantsAlert UPCOMING EDUCATION DEADLINES
http://grantsalert.com/

Lexus and Scholastic School Environmental Contest, Deadline: Various.
Grants up to $40K to middle and high schools in recognition of student-led
efforts to address environmental issues. Info and app
http://www.scholastic.com/lexus/

National Center for Family Literacy Library Grants, Deadline: November 12.
(3) grants of $10K to help libraries provide innovative literacy programs
for families. Info and app
http://www.famlit.org/BWB-library-award

The Braitmayer Foundation, Deadline: November 15. Seed, challenge, and
matching grants up to $35K for K-12 school reform and professional
development. Info and app
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/

Project Ignition Teen Driver Safety Service-Learning Grants, Deadline:
November 15.

Grants of $2K to high schools to address teen driver safety through
service-learning initiatives. Info and app
http://www.sfprojectignition.com/

Suder Foundation First Scholars Program, Deadline: November 15 (LOI). Grants
totaling $2.5M to three colleges or universities to establish a support
system for first-generation college students. Info and app
http://www.firstscholars.org/

National Gardening Association and Jamba Juice Fruit Trees Grant, Deadline:
November 29. Grants in the form of fruit trees valued at $500 to schools and
community gardens to create engaging experiences for children ages 3 - 18.
Info and app
http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants/jamba.asp

Kennedy Center Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards, Deadline:
December 15. Awards of $10,000 to K-12 teachers and college instructors who
have made a significant impact on the lives of students; nominations must be
made by students. Info and app

http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/awards/sondheim/

Intel Schools of Distinction Awards, Deadline: February 17. Grants up to
$25K to K-12 schools for math and science education with innovative teaching
and learning environments. Info and app

http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/soda/index....

Third Annual Siemens K-12 We Can Change the World Challenge, Deadline: March
15. Students and teachers in grades K-8 will be awarded grants for
replicable solutions to environmental issues in their schools. Info and app
http://www.wecanchange.com/

JOURNALISM AND MEDIA

Knight News Challenge Media Innovations, Deadline: December 1. Awards to
individuals, schools, nonprofits, governments, and businesses to development
innovative techniques and technologies to engage communities. Info and app
http://www.newschallenge.org/

NON-PROFIT DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTARISM

Grants to Help With Fundraising, Deadline: November 12. Service grants of
$20K to nonprofits that need assistance with fundraising activities. Info
and app
http://www.achieveguidance.com/page/grants

Aspen Institute Program and WR Hearst Fellowship for Minority Students,
Deadline: December 15; March 15 and July 15, 2011. Students of color will
receive up to $4K to research issues and challenges affecting philanthropy,
social enterprise, and nonprofits. Info and app

http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leaders...
initiatives/hearst

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning
Competition, Deadline: TBA. Grants for designers, inventors, entrepreneurs,
researchers to build experiences and create ideas that transform learning
with digital media. Info and app
http://www.dmlcompetition.net/

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Next Generation Learning Challenge,
Deadline: November 19 (Pre-proposals). Grants up to $750K to education
technologists and institutions to expand use of technology among students,
teachers, and schools. Info and app
http://nextgenlearning.org/the-grants

Jewish New Media Innovation Fund, Deadline: November 22. Grants up to $50K
to preserve Jewish history, renew Jewish traditions, and revitalize Jewish
institutions through digital communication tools. Info and app

http://www.jewishnewmedia.org/funding/

IN THE NEWS

Giving to largest charities fell 11% in 2009 (Associated Press, 10/19/10).
The nation's largest charitable organizations saw an 11% decline in
donations. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, donations in 2009
totaled $68.6 billion, down from more than $76 billion in 2008. In 2009, the
median amount raised by the 400 largest charities was $98.8 million, down
from $105 million in 2008. United Way Worldwide, Salvation Army, Food for
the Poor, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, and the American Cancer Society
reported a decline in 2009 giving. Catholic Charities USA, AmeriCares
Foundation, Feed the Children, and World Vision reported increased giving.

Barton, Noelle. Hall, Holly. "Donations Dropped 11% at Nation's Biggest
Charities Last Year." Chronicle of Philanthropy 10/17/10. Full Article:
http://bit.ly/cUsp53 Zongker, Brett. "Top 400
Charities See Billions Less in Donations." Associated Press 10/17/10. Full
Article: http://wapo.st/big2Ca

JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING “A TO Z GRANTWRITING” INTENSIVE SEMINAR OR WORKSHOP

**November 3, “A to Z Grantwriting Institute” as a part of the National
Guild for Community Arts Education Conference

**February 5 & 19 and March 5 & 19, 2011 (Saturdays), “A to Z Funding Your
Passion” 4-Day Seminar + Non Profit Development Certificate Program at
Loyola Marymount University - Call Peggy Dobreer at LMU for details and
registration at (310) 338-1971

**A to Z Grantwriting 1 and 2 Day Training Workshops available for
non-profit organizations, institutions, and agencies

Loyola Marymount Seminar and Certificate Program Information

http://www.lmu.edu/academics/extension/certificates/business/ndc.htm

National Guild for Community Arts Education Conference details and
registration -
http://www.communityartsed.org/preconf.cfm

A to Z Grantwriting Seminar Evaluations at
www.atozgrantwriting.com

A to Z GRANTWRITING PRESENTER - ARTIST LINDA VALLEJO

Linda Vallejo, Southern California artist, is presenting a solo exhibition
of Vallejo’s installation “A Prayer for the Earth” at the Harden Cultural
Art Center in Gadsden, Alabama, from August 15 through November 10, 2010. A
solo exhibition of the artist’s newest work “Make ‘Em All Mexican” will be
presented at Ave 50 Studio in Highland Park, CA, in April 2011. A full color
book of the artist’s work is available for preview and purchase on the
artist’s website. Vallejo is represented by Galerie Anaïs in Bergamot
Station, Santa Monica. For further information visit
http://www.lindavallejo.com/

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