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Commission
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Center
National Endowment for the
Humanities
McNeil Center for Early American
Studies
Smithsonian Institution
College Art
Association
National Gallery of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New
York
Sponsor:Asian Cultural Council
Deadline(s): Feb 1 for Spring meeting; August 1 for Fall
meeting (only limited submissions accepted in fall)
Objectives:
The Asian Cultural Council supports cultural exchange between Asia and
the United States in the performing and visual arts, primarily by
providing individual fellowship grants to artists, scholars, students,
and specialists from Asia for study, research, travel and creative work
in the United States. Some grants are also awarded to Americans
engaged in similar activities in Asia and to arts organizations and
educational institutions for specific projects of particular
significance to Asian-American cultural exchange. In addition,
the Council awards a small number of grants in support of regional
exchange activities within Asia.
The ACC’s geographic purview covers an extensive area of Asia ranging from Afghanistan eastward through Japan. Because the Council’s grant funds are limited, however, priority consideration is currently being given to applicants from Southeast and East Asia, including the following countries: Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
Grants are made in the following fields: archaeology, architecture (design, theory, and history), art history, art and architectural conservation, crafts, dance, film, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, theater, and video.
Restrictions:
The Council is unable to consider proposals for personal exhibitions, individual performance tours, undergraduate study,
or activities conducted by individuals in their home countries
Sponsor:American Institute of Architects
Deadline(s):February 15
Objectives:
Support is provided for financial assistance to architects continuing their
education by pursuing an advanced degree or conducting research in architecture
or a closely related field of study.
Eligibility:
Awards are available to those who have already received a professional degree.
Applicants must be pursuing an advanced degree or conducting research under the
direction of a U.S. university.
Sponsor:Albee Foundation
Deadline(s):JANUARY 1 - April 1st, 2003 for the 2003 Summer
Season
Objectives:
The Foundation maintains the William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons
Center (better known as "The Barn") in Montauk, on Long Island in New
York, as a residence for writers, painters, sculptors and composers.
The Center is open from June 1st to October 1st, and can accommodate
comfortably up to five persons at a time. Residencies are for one month periods of
time. The standards for admission are, simply, talent and need.
Sponsor:American Express Philanthropic Program
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor supports projects in the following areas:
CULTURAL HERITAGE--support is given to protect the natural and built
environment so that it can be enjoyed by current residents and visitors and
preserved for future generations. Funding also supports art and culture unique
to countries and regions. Grantmaking emphasizes: public awareness of the
importance of historic and environmental preservation; preservation and
management of major tourism sites; direct support for important cultural
institutions and major projects in the visual and performing arts that are
representative of national, regional, and local cultures; and accessibility
to the arts and organizations in developing new audiences.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are U.S. non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. The sponsor
also makes grants to organizations outside of the U.S. that can document not-
for-profit status. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000. The sponsor
will not fund individual needs, including scholarships; fund-raising activities
such as benefits, charitable dinners, or sporting events; goodwill
advertising, souvenir journals, or dinner programs; travel for
individuals or groups; sectarian activities of religious organizations;
political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns; books, magazines,
or articles in professional journals; endowments or capital campaigns;
traveling exhibitions; and sports sponsorships. Grants made under the
Community service theme are recommended by the sponsor's employees and
advisers; grantmaking is limited to projects under the Cultural Heritage and
Economic Independence themes.
Application guidelines are available. Addresses for the submission of applications vary; applicants are advised to contact the sponsor for more information.
Sponsor:Blakemore Foundation
Deadline(s):April 15, September 15, December 15 annually
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for programs or activities to improve the
understanding of Asian fine arts in the U.S. Fine arts shall refer to
the plastic and graphic arts, ceramics, sculpture and textiles, and Asia
shall encompass the regions of Northeast, East and Southeast Asia.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are tax-exempt organizations in the U.S. such as
museums, universities and other educational or art-related institutions
which have programs, exhibits or publications dealing with the fine arts
of Asia.
The average art grant awarded is $20,000 to $30,000. The sponsor does not make endowment grants or grants to fund general operating expenses.
Applications and guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Citigroup Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The Citigroup Foundation seeks to strengthen the quality of teaching,
improve student achievement, increase access to higher education, and
encourage students creativity through arts education programs. Enhancing
educational opportunities will better prepare the next generation to
achieve personal and professional success. The sponsor makes
grants in the following areas:
ARTS AND CULTURE--The Foundation provides grants for teacher training and
innovative teaching strategies that increase student achievement. Programs that enhance
learning by integrating the arts into school curricula and increase student access
to leading cultural institutions are also funded.
Restrictions:
Organizations encouraged to submit proposals may do so at any time during the
calendar year. The sponsor encourages submissions early in the year. Eligible
applicants are non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. Grants are not made to
individuals for educational or other purposes; political causes or candidates;
or religious, veteran, or fraternal organizations, unless they are engaged in
a significant project benefiting the entire community. The sponsor prefers to
solicit proposals from prospective grantees with demonstrated success in the
areas described above. Unsolicited proposals will be accepted, but a favorable
decision is less likely.
Funding and duration of grants will vary from proposal to proposal. Approximately seventy-five percent of the grant budget will be dedicated to funding requests for community development and education programs. The remaining budget will be used for programs in the arts, health and human services, and environmental education. Grants are not made for fundraising events, telethons, marathons, races, benefits, or courtesy advertising. Applications and guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Cotton (Dr. M. Aylwin) Foundation
Deadline(s):February 28, annually
Objectives:
The sponsor invites applications for fellowship awards for studies in the
archaeology, architecture, history, language and art of the Mediterranean. In
this context the word "Mediterranean" has no geographical limitations.
Restrictions:
The awards will be offered to persons engaged in personal academic research
normally showing a level of achievement comparable to a British or American
PhD (although no formal academic qualification will be necessary)/
Awards will not be granted for the furtherance of doctoral research. Awards
are open to men and women of all nationalities.
The award will normally be up to one year's duration commencing on 1st September following the award, and may in special cases be renewable. The sums awarded will have a maximum value of 10,000 pounds and will be expected to cover the costs of accommodation, travel, photography, photocopying and all other expenses relating to the work for which the award is made. Fellows will be expected to arrange for the publication of their research. Further information is available at the above address.
Sponsor:Getty (J. Paul) Trust
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for training programs integrating the history of
art, science, and conservation practices to increase or augment the
institution's training capabilities.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are nonprofit institutions that offer formal training
programs integrating the history of art, science, and conservation practice.
Awards may be made for periods of up to three years and in some cases require
matching funds. Eligible expenses may include compensation for visiting
faculty, purchase of resource materials, and library acquisitions. Overhead
costs cannot be considered for funding. There are no application forms.
Inquiries for assistance should be in the form of a brief preliminary letter.
If a project is eligible for consideration, the organization will be asked to
submit a formal application and will be sent the necessary application
instructions.
Sponsor:Getty (J. Paul) Trust
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support to assist institutions in caring for their
permanent collections and to strengthen the practice of art conservation
worldwide. Support is available to survey the conservation requirements of
one or more collections of art works in a single institution or group of
institutions, and to assist in planning future conservation efforts. General
surveys designed to assess the overall needs of the collection(s) and to
develop a long-range conservation plan are eligible for funding. Also
eligible are more specific condition surveys designed to develop detailed
condition reports for each work in a collection. In both cases surveys should
address the specific needs of the collection(s) and make appropriate use of
previously completed documentation on the collection(s). Projects should also
incorporate measures for improving and promoting preventative
conservation.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are nonprofit institutions that have ongoing exhibition
programs and are open to the public on a regular basis. Awards may be made for
periods of up to two years. In some cases grantees may be asked to provide
evidence of matching funds. Requests for funds to engage the services of
outside conservation specialists are eligible for support. Overhead costs and
staff salaries cannot be considered for funding. There are no application
forms. Potential applicants are asked to submit a preliminary letter to
confirm their eligibility before submitting a formal application. If the
project is eligible for consideration, the organization will be asked to submit
a formal application and will be sent the necessary application instructions.
Sponsor:Getty (J. Paul) Trust
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for up to one-half of the costs of projects
that involve conservation treatment of works of art, conservation
research or a combination of treatment and research. Conservation
treatment and research grants are designed to advance conservation
practice and the understanding of works of art.
Conservation research projects should explore significant questions related to the practice or understanding of conservation (e.g., the development of new techniques, examination of preventive approaches, or the historiography of conservation, etc.) Projects may take a variety of forms and may include technical examination, research, or documentation of one or more works of art. They may also involve collaborations between two or more institutions. The resulting research must have broad application to conservation practice and may also contribute to the understanding of art and its history or to the history of conservation.
Restrictions:
Assistance is available to nonprofit organizations to undertake a broad
range of conservation treatment and research projects with the potential
to make important contributions to the fields of conservation and art
history. Nonprofit institutions such as museums, academic conservation
training programs, regional conservation centers, and other organizations
that serve the field of conservation or art history are eligible to apply
for funds to support projects that involve the conservation treatment of
works of art, conservation research, or a combination of treatment and
research. Collaborative projects involving two or more eligible
organizations are also encouraged. Grants in this category do not
support the conservation of work in preparation for traveling
exhibitions.
Awards require a one-to-one match and may be made for periods of up to three years. Matching funds may be contributed by the applicant or by an outside source. Requests for funds to engage the services of outside conservation specialists or regional conservation centers, or to create a substitute position that would enable staff members to undertake the proposed conservation treatment project are eligible for support. Additional expenses directly related to the conservation treatment, such as laboratory and materials costs, may also be eligible. Overhead costs and staff salaries, except as noted above cannot be considered part of the total eligible costs of the project.
There are no application forms or deadlines. Potential applicants are asked to submit a preliminary letter, for which guidelines are available. If the project is eligible for consideration, the institution will be asked to submit a formal application and will be sent the necessary application instructions.
Sponsor:Getty (J. Paul) Trust
Deadline(s):July 1
Objectives:
The sponsor supports publications of manuscripts that make an exceptional
contribution to research and scholarship in art and architectural
history. Each grant is intended to support the publication of a group of
works that has a coherent intellectual rationale, whether or not the
group is conceived as a formal series.
Restrictions:
The deadline for grant applications is July 1, for projects beginning
after June of the following year.
Applications are accepted from nonprofit presses and in certain circumstances small commercial publishers.
Grants provide support for up to three years. Grants may support development and publication costs and may involve print or electronic publications. Supported costs inclede the development, editing, design, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of the publications involved.
Initial inquiry should be in the form of a preliminary letter. If the publication project is eligible for consideration, the publisher will be asked to submit a formal application and will be sent the necessary application istructions.
Sponsor:Getty (J. Paul) Trust
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for the preparation and publication of
reference works in a printed or electronic form that provide valuable
art historical resource materials for scholars throughout the world. The
work must be designed to meet specific and critical needs in the field,
and its anticipated role as a unique scholarly resource must be clearly
defined. Priority is given to projects of international importance for
which resources are otherwise limited, and to those phases of work for
which the need is greatest.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or applying for funding
to support a distinct phase in the preparation and dissemination of
reference works.
Awards are made for periods of up to three years and are not renewable. In some cases, grantees may be asked to provide matching funds. Requests for funding to hire scholars, editors, or other specialists are eligible for funding. Funding to offset the costs of the publication or automated dissemination of reference works are eligible for support as part of a larger project. Additional expenses directly related to the project may also be eligible for support. Overhead costs cannot be considered for funding.
Potential applicants are asked to submit a preliminary letter, for which guidelines are available, to confirm their eligibility before submitting a formal application. If a project is eligible for consideration, the institution will be asked to submit a formal application and will be sent the necessary application instructions.
Sponsor:Gottlieb (Adolph and Esther) Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Grants are given to painters, sculptors and printmakers as one-time assistance for specific
emergencies, for example, fire, flood, or emergency medical need.
Sponsor:Graham Foundation for Adv. Studies in Fine Arts
Deadline(s):January 15, July 15
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support of activities focused on architecture and the built
environment; generally activities that lead to the public dissemination of ideas through
publication, exhibition, or educational programming. In the past, the sponsor has supported
a variety of endeavors, including research by scholars; grants to architectural schools for
special projects, enrichment programs, or new curricula; grants to museums, schools, and
libraries for exhibitions, catalogues, and, in rare cases, for acquisitions; and support for
publications, usually to help make an important publication better or more affordable.
Restrictions:
Individuals and institutions are eligible to apply. The average grant is less than $10,000.
Grants to individuals normally do not exceed $25,000. Grants to institutions may
occasionally reach $50,000, although, typically, the level of support will be more modest.
The sponsor will consider a seed grant or a challenge grant when feasible. Grants generally
are not made for endowments, annual operating expenses, construction, or for architectural
fees in support of construction projects. Grants are not made in response to direct
applications by students seeking scholarship aid, or for projects done in pursuit of an
academic degree. No funds are awarded for overhead or fringe benefits. Occasionally
multi-year grants are offered, though they normally will not extend beyond three consecutive
years. The sponsor will not accept applications that are sent by fax or e-mail. Application
guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Jerome Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for artists with significant potential who
are underrecognized, by seeking to support artistic work which builds and
expands meaning in peoples' lives. The sponsor is interested in
endeavors which engage artists and their audiences in evolving
dialogues. The sponsor welcomes work which transgresses boundaries and
perceptions, and seeks to recognize and support artistic voices which
expand thinking about the arts and American culture. Specifically,
support is offered in the following categories:
CRITICISM--programs in arts criticism in order to expand upon its concern for contemporary creative artists and their place in history. The sponsor has identified three funding priorities: programs which sustain substantive critical analysis by arts critics over a period of time, with preference given to those which engage a broad community on a regular basis; new approaches which broaden participation in the practice of criticism, including projects which engage artists, critics, producers, viewers, audiences, and others in the practice of criticism as dialogue; and programs which encourage cultural pluralism in arts criticism.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK--supports creative artists who work across disciplines through commissions, research and development subsidy, and production grants.
VISUAL ARTS--for emerging visual artists through exhibitions, fellowships, and workshops.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations operating
within the state of Minnesota or New York City. The sponsor is willing
to consider requests from unincorporated entities. While the sponsor is
willing to consider support for arts organizations of all sizes, it
ordinarily supports small and mid-sized organizations, and is willing to consider requests
from new entities. Under the visual arts category, the
sponsor prefers to fund organizations which offer stipends to artists for
their participation in a project, and organizations which will provide
for adequate documentation and analysis of the work. Support for
multidisciplinary works is generally channeled to organizations
developing and producing individual projects. The sponsor expects that
the majority of artists funded will be New York City or Minnesota
residents. On a limited basis (one to three grants), support is provided
for mid-career artists with established reputations.
Sixty percent of annual grantmaking is made to Minnesota. The remaining forty percent is given to applications from New York City. It is possible for the sponsor to provide general operating support. Support for an organization presenting the work of one artist or the same group of artists will be limited to three to five years. Organizations with various emerging artists who change from year to year may receive support for as long as their program is vital. The sponsor does not support capital fund campaigns, nor does it offer travel grants through the general grant program. Indirect costs may be requested if the figure is fifteen percent or less of the project budget.
Guidelines are available. All requests must be in writing.
Sponsor:Brown University
Deadline(s):April 15
Objectives:
In-residence fellowships are provided for study at the John Nicholas Brown Center,
Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Support is provided for scholarship
(research and writing) in all disciplines of American civilization including, but not
restricted to, history, the history of art and architecture, literature, religion,
material culture studies, music, historic preservation, and urban planning.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are independent scholars, advanced graduate students, junior and
senior faculty, and humanities professionals. Preference is given to scholars working
with Rhode Island materials or requiring access to New England resources. A stipend of
up to $2,000 is provided for a term of residence of five months. Office space in the
historic Nightingale-Brown House and access to Brown University resources are
provided. Housing may be available for visiting scholars. Allowable budget
expenditures include living expenses (such as rent, food, utilities), child care,
travel to collections, photocopying, microfilm, books, postage and general supplies.
the following areas are not considered allowable expenditures: computer purchases and
software upgrades, health insurance premiums, travel to home university, dissertation
preparation and binding, salary replacement, professional memberships, conference
registration fees or conference travel. Application materials are available.
Sponsor:Kress (Samuel H.) Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for projects related to the history and
preservation of European art, from antiquity to the early nineteenth
century. The general areas in which applications are considered
include: programs that develop essential resources for art historical
research and the practice of art conservation; programs and projects in
which art historians and conservators share their professional skills and
experience; scientific investigation of problems in art conservation;
support for the care and conservation of works of art and thepreservation of European
monuments; and occasional projects in which the sponsor takes an active role in development
and implementation.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are non-profit, United States organizations.
In general, the sponsor prefers to fund projects that meet a specific need, implement an innovative idea, or provide a tangible benefit to the field as a whole. Limited resources often result in partial grants for larger projects.
Application guidelines are available. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Sponsor:Lannan Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Areas of interest in Contemporary Visual Art include funding artists for the creation of new
work, scholarly publications that foster serious discussion of contemporary art, and
organizations that bring new and sometimes experimental works of art to a wide audience.
Funding has been provided for exhibitions, scholarly publications, residency programs, and
special projects. Literary Arts supports the creation of exceptional English-language
literature and seeks to develop a wider audience for contemporary poetry, fiction, and
nonfiction. Areas of interest include funding organizations that support diverse writers
through publication, presentation, and distribution. Funding for projects in indigenous
communities supports the resolve of Native people to renew their communities through their
own institutions and traditions. Funding priority is given to rural community projects that
are consistent with traditional values in the areas of environmental protection and
advocacy, legal rights, language revitalization, traditional culture, and education.
Sponsor:Luce (Henry) Foundation, Inc.
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor awards grants and responsive grants in the following areas:
PROJECT GRANTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION--responsive grants are sometimes made to colleges and universities outside the context of the sponsor's other programs. Often, such projects have originated as requests for the establishment of Luce Chairs.
AMERICAN ART--grants to art museums across the country have recently represented a wide range of projects in the field of American art, including support for archival work, exhibition and catalogue support, and particular aspects of a museum's permanent collection. Grants have also been provided for research and scholarship in the field. Also in this category awards have been made for efforts directed at preserving and maintaining historic churches and synagogues. An important part of the sponsor's support recently has been support for doctoral candidates working on dissertations in American art.
Restrictions:
Grants are made three times a year. Letter requests may be submitted at any time.
Eligible applicants are organizations operating within the fields of sponsor interest.
The sponsor does not provide funds for endowments, general operating support, or
annual fund drives. No grants are made to individuals outside of specifically
designated programs, such as the Luce Scholars program.
Interested applicants should submit a letter addressed to the appropriate program
officer. There are no special forms.
Sponsor:MacDowell Colony
Deadline(s):1/15/2003, 4/15/2003, 9/15/2003
Objectives:
Residencies at the MacDowell Colony are offered to creative artists in the following
disciplines: architecture, music composition, film/video arts, visual arts, literature and
drama, and interdisciplinary arts. The goal of the residencies is to provide a place where
creative artists can find freedom to concentrate on their work.
Eligibility:
Artists with professional standing in their fields and emerging artists of recognized
ability are eligible for residence. Artists collaborating on a project should apply
individually but may submit a joint description of the intended work.
Sponsor:Metropolitan Museum of Art
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
In-residence fellowship support is provided for training in the conservation and
mounting of Asian paintings. The sponsor is concerned with the complete mounting,
remounting, and conservation of hanging scrolls, hand scrolls, folding screens,
prints, albums, books, etc. in the collection of the museum. The intensive
apprenticeship includes learning the properties of various materials such as silk and
paper, the use of specialized tools, carpentry, and the development of technical,
practical, and manual skills.
Restrictions:
Previous experience is not required; however, this program is intended for a person
who might pursue this field as a life-time career. Fellowships provide stipends which
vary with the individual circumstances of the recipient. Duration of the grant is
determined by annual review. A brief letter stating the applicant's particular
interest in the program must be sent to the sponsor before a formal application can be
made.
Sponser:National Endowment for the Humanities
Deadline:May or November, 2003
Objectives:
NEH challenge grants help institutions and organizations secure long-term
improvements in and support for their humanities programs and
resources. Awards are made to museums, public libraries, colleges,
research institutions, historical societies and historical sites, public
television and radio stations, universities, scholarly associations, state
humanities councils, and other nonprofit entities to improve the quality
of their humanities activities and their financial stability. Through
these awards, many are able to transform their humanities capacity and
secure permanent support from an endowment. In special circumstances
challenge grants can also help with limited direct costs, such as
acquisitions, the purchase of capital equipment, construction and
renovation, and even fund-raising. Because of the matching requirements,
these NEH awards also strengthen the humanities by encouraging nonfederal
sources of support. Challenge grants are offered only when NEH funds will
make a significant improvement in humanities programs, help institutions
carry out long-term plans for strengthening their basic resources and
activities in the humanities, and enhance financial stability through
increased nonfederal support. Both federal and nonfederal funds must
provide long-term benefits to the humanities. Challenge grant funds should
not merely replace funds already being expended on the humanities, but
instead should reflect careful strategic planning to improve and
strengthen the institution's activities in and commitment to the
humanities. Persons raising the funds and those who will be directly
responsible for the humanities programs should be fully involved in the
planning from the outset. The most common use of grant funds is the
augmentation or establishment of endowments. Funds may be invested in an
endowment that produces income to support ongoing humanities activities in
education, public programming, scholarly research, and
preservation. Endowment income can be used to fund, for example, endowed
faculty and staff positions, fellowships, lecture or exhibition series,
visting scholars, publishing subventions, consultants, maintenance of
facilities, faculty development, acquisitions, and
preservation/conservation programs. Where the need is compelling and
clearly related to improvements in the humanities, some direct
expenditures may be allowable. Such outright expenditures, which may be
combined with endowments, must be for items that have inherent longevity,
for example, materials that enhance library or museum collections,
construction or renovation facilities, equipment, conservation or
collections, and fund-raising costs (no more than ten percent of total
grant funds). Grant funds may also be used for bridging support, where the
challenge grant provides for endowment income to meet the same expenses in
the future. All challenge grant funds, federal and nonfederal, must be
raised and expended during the grant period. For the Challenge Grants
program, deposit of funds into and interest-or dividend-bearing account
constitutes expenditure.
Eligibility:
With the exception of elementary and secondary school districts, any
U.S. nonprofit institution (public agency or private nonprofit
organization) working wholly or in part with the humanities may apply for
a challenge grant. Affiliated institutions (e.g., university
museums) should consult with NEF staff on questions of separate
eligibility.
Sponsor:National Endowment for the Humanities
Deadline: April 15, 2003
Objectives:
Humanities Focus Grants help schools, colleges, universities, libraries,
museums and other non-profit institutions improve formal humanities
education in the United States from kindergarten through college and
university. The grants provide educators with the opportunity to consider
significant humanities topics and to map institutional directions for
teaching the humanities. Humanities Focus Grants are particularly
appropriate for first-time applicants.
Projects may:
Projects should address a coherent sequence of topics and should provide participants with sufficient opportunity for reading, reflection, inquiry, and discussion. Applicants should provide a detailed list of texts and materials to be considered and should also show evidence of commitment from participating groups and individuals. Funds may be used to pay for guest scholars and visiting consultants, books and other materials, modest purchases of computer equipment directly related to the project, logistical support, and release time for participants. Project participants should also be remunerated for their participation.
Applicants who have already received a related grant from the Division of Education Programs should demonstrate the effectiveness of their earlier work and describe how further support will enhance the value of thier project.
Types of projects not supported:
Humanities Focus Grants cannot be used for:
Eligibility:
Any U.S., nonprofit, IRS tax-exempt organization or institution dedicated
to improving humanities education is eligible. When two or more
institutions or organizations collaborate on an application, one of them
must serve as the lead applicant and administer the project on behalf of
all the participating units. Grants are not awarded to individuals.
Sponsor:National Endowment for the Humanities
Deadline(s):04/16/03, 09/11/03
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for consultation with humanities scholars
and public programming experts who can help define key humanities themes,
incorporate significant scholarship, and shape the interpretive goals and
design of the applicant's project. Consultants may include academic
specialists, film, radio or digital media producers, museum curators or
educators, librarians, or others whose experience and knowledge of the
humanities would enrich the project.
The term "humanities" includes, but is not limited to, the study of the following: language, both modern and classical; linguistics; literature; history; jurisprudence; philosophy; archaeology; comparative religion; ethics; the history, criticism, and theory of the arts; those aspects of social sciences which have humanistic content and employ humanistic methods; and the study and application of the humanities to the human environment with particular attention to reflecting our diverse heritage, traditions, and history and to the relevance of the humanities to the current conditions of national life.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations,
including museums, libraries, historical organizations, community
associations, public radio and television stations, and film, radio or
digital media producers in the early stages of project development or
institutional planning. For media projects, individual film and radio
producers must apply through an eligible nonprofit organization. Grants
will not be awarded to individuals. Organizations that have not received
an NEH grant are especially encouraged to apply. Awards are expected to
be made nationwide, but special consideration will be given to applicants
in jurisdictions that have been identified as underserved by the
sponsor. These jurisdictions include: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Idaho,
Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
Grants up to $10,000 will be awarded. The grant period may run for as little as three months or as long as twelve months, depending on the time needed to accomplish the proposed activities. Project funds may be used for travel to relevant research collections or to learn from model projects and consult with staff at other sites. The award may be used to cover all reasonable costs associated with consultation activities. These might include travel and per diem expenses, honoraria for consultants, long-distance telephone charges, initial audience evaluations, special research, or other appropriate expenses incurred as part of the consultation process. Travel costs can cover visits to other sites for consultation with advisers or bringing in outside consultants.
Applications and guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor awards grants to provide financial assistance to individual working visual
artists, who are painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper, including printmakers.
Sponser:Rubin Foundation
Deadline:Open
Objectives:
The sponser is primarily interested in supporting the inclusion of art
from non-Western European cultures into the mainstream of scholarship and
display. In addition, the sponser is interested in the study of the
relationship between art, culture and humanity. In particular, the
sponser's interest in the collection, care, preservation, study, and
public display of the ancient art of the Himalayas, with the related goal
of exploring the relationships between this art and that of other
cultures. In addition, the sponser supports research, action and other
projects designed to reveal and understand barriers to the full access of
all people to American society and the larger international
community. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited
to: access to health care, AIDS and its effects on society's institutions,
the celebration of ethnic and cultural diversity which simultaneously
encourages inter-group understanding, and cultural and arts programs which
encourage individual and community identity.
Art related projects eligible for funding most often fall within the
areas of enhancing the Foundation's web site, tibetart.org, preserving
Himalayan art, supporting educational activities reaching a broad
constituency, supporting Himalayan art and architecture restoration
projects as well as traveling exhibits bringing Himalayan art to new
audiences.
Projects in other areas which are most often funded are those which in themselves serve as catalysts for social change, addressing emerging problems as well as better known, long-standing problems in new ways. Projects should offer recommendations that raise the level of current or future debate and develop a methodology which is replicable by other organizations.
Eligibility:
Only proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations will be
considered.
Sponsor:Spencer Foundation
Deadline:Open
Objectives:
The sponsor's mission is to fund activities, anywhere in the world, which
foster new ideas in education and encourage creativity. The sponsor
prefers to fund specific initiatives that conform to the mission
statement.
Eligibility:
The sponsor funds activities from anywhere in the world.
Sponsor:Svenska Institutet
Deadline(s): March 1
Objectives:
The purpose of the award is to enable non-Swedish experts and specialists
who visit Sweden to gain first hand experience of Swedish society,
exchange knowledge and expertise and establish contacts with Swedish
colleagues. A broad range of frequently requested subject categories are
found within the following main headings: business and government;
cultural affairs; social issues; education and research and city planning
and architecture.
Restrictions:
Individuals from all over the world with interest in making a study
visit to Sweden are eligible to apply. They may be opinion molders in the
political and business sphere, academics, media people or cultural
personalities.
Funding amounts will vary dependent on the proposal. The award is tenable at a Swedish institution.
Sponsor: Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences
Deadline: Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for residential postdoctoral fellowships at
the Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences. The sponsor supports
endeavors related to increasing knowledge of the principles that govern
human behavior. These fields include, but are not limited to,
anthropology, art history, biology, classics, economics, education,
geography, history, law, linguistics, literature, mathematical and
statistical specialties, medicine, musicology, philosophy, political
science, psychiatry, psychology, and sociology.
Eligibility:
Eligible candidates are postdoctoral scientists and scholars from the
United States and abroad who show exceptional accomplishment or promise in
their respective fields. Self-nominations are accepted from post-doctoral
scholars who have a record of publication.
Sponsor:Wolinsky Family Foundation
Deadline:Open
Objectives:
The sponser will consider applications for support in all areas of need,
including, but not limited to education, health and human services, arts
and culture, social welfare, and community development. Special regard
will be given to Jewish-related projects or organizations, but all worthy
causes will be given due consideration.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have tax-exempt status.
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