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A to Z Grantwriting Arts and Education Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2011

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

Ford Foundation Social Issue Film Funding Initiative, Deadline: Open. Approx $16M to filmmakers & mediamakers making documentaries. Info & app: http://www.fordfoundation.org/issues/freedom-of-expression/justfilms#201...

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships for Artists & Scholars, Deadline: Sep 17. Fellowships in the arts and sciences. Info & app: http://www.gf.org/

Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Grants, Deadline: Oct 1. $25K & assistance to organizations to build in low-income areas. Info and app http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/skatepark-grants/apply/

Tournées Festival Program, Deadline: Oct 1. Up to $2,300 to provide college campuses a film festival with a French-American cultural exchange. Info & app: http://www.facecouncil.org/tournees/index.html

Chime Grant for Los Angeles Choreographers, Deadline: Oct 1. $7K and $3K for one year mentorship to establish & explore a working relationship. Info & app: http://www.mjdc.org/CHIME/chime_sc2012.html

Tribeca Film Institute for Narrative & Documentary Filmmaker Grant Programs, Deadline: Oct 10. Up to $40K & other resources.
Info & app: http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/filmmakers/taa/news/126866293.html

Endangered Language Fund for Native Voices Endowment, Deadline: Oct 17. Up to $30K to revitalize languages of specific Native tribes. Info& app: http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/NVE_request.php

Association of Performing Arts Presenters Cultural Exchange Fund Awards, Deadline: Nov 4. $2 -$10K to build partnerships and collaborations with international artists. Info & app: http://www.apap365.org/KNOWLEDGE/GrantPrograms/Pages/CEF3.aspx

NEA to Research Value and Impact of the Arts, Deadline: Nov 8. (25) grants from $10K-$30K, to research the value and impact of the arts sector in US. Info & app: http://www.nea.gov/news/news11/research-art-works.html

Media & Performing Artists and Nonprofit Organizations Collaborative Project Grants, Deadline: Dec 2. $40K for collaborative media projects and performing artists. Info & app: http://www.creativeworkfund.org/

Public-Private Partnership to Connect Latin American Performing Artists With U.S. Audiences, Deadline: Feb 10, 2012. Up to $25K to present performances by Latin American dance, music, & theater artist ensembles. Info & app: http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/Southern_Exposur...

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/

NAMM Foundation Wanna Play Instruments Grants, Deadline: Rolling. For musical instruments to schools/community organizations to expand/reinstate music education for low-income/special-needs students. Info & app http://www.nammfoundation.org/grant-information/apply-grant-and-scholarship

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

Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grants for Creative Classroom Projects,
 Deadline: September 30. $100-$500 to provide innovative learning opportunities for students. Info & app: http://www.kinf.org/grants/index.php

Lowe's Toolbox for Education for K-12 Public School Improvement Projects, Deadline: Oct 14. Up to $5K to improve schools through facility enhancement & projects that encourage community involvement. Info & app: http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/

Project Ignition Grants for High School Students to Address Teen Driver Safety, Deadline: Nov 15. $2K to public high schools (grades 9-12) in the US. Info & app: http://www.sfprojectignition.com/

National Endowment Financial Education Grants, Deadline: Dec 6. Support for financial literacy research projects. Info & app: http://www.nefe.org/tabid/127/Default.aspx

Philanthropy and Voluntarism

ARNOVA Doctoral Student Fellowship & Seminar, Deadline: Sep 19. $1K for ARNOVA conference & feedback for studies related to the nonprofit sector, voluntary action, and civil society. Info & app: https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=ARNOVA&WebCode=A...

Center on Philanthropy & Civil Society Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program & U.S. Diversity Fellowship, Deadline: Sep 23. Paid expenses for philanthropy leadership training & research program. Info & app: http://www.philanthropy.org/programs/intnl_fellows_program.html

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program, Deadline: Sep 30. $80K for postdoctoral research on the multiple determinants of public health. Info & app: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21368

Templeton Prize Honoring Research in Spiritual Realities, Deadline: Oct 31. The World's largest monetary prize given to one who has made an exceptional contribution. Info & app: http://www.templetonprize.org/nomination.html

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles for Innovative Programs to Address Jewish Community Needs, Deadline: Nov 10. Up to $250K for innovative multiyear programs that address substantiated community needs. Info & app: http://www.jewishfoundationla.org/grants/cutting-edge-grants/

IN THE NEWS

Clark Foundation Shifts Focus to International Cultural Engagement. The foundation has introduced a new initiative designed to promote international cultural exchange between the United States and countries around the world, especially in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Full Article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405311190332790457652472118036355...

RECOMMENDATIONS

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It is my pleasure to recommend my colleague, William Moreno, a highly experienced executive director and development expert to serve as your consultant in developing mutually beneficial relationships with individual donors and foundations. You can contact Mr. Moreno at w@wmorenoconsult.com or 213.804.5901.

JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING “A TO Z GRANTWRITING†INTENSIVE SEMINAR

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A to Z Grantwriting “Funding Your Passion†4-Day Seminar and Non Profit Development Certificate Program at Loyola Marymount University

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