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Sponsor:Academy of American Poets
Deadline(s):Accepted January 1 to May 1 annually
Objectives:
The award is given to honor a second book of original poetry, in English.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens and have published one book of
poetry in a standard edition. To be eligible, a book must have come
under contract with a U.S. publisher between May 1, 2000 and April 30,
2001. Submissions are welcome from small presses, university presses,
and trade publishers that have previously published at least four volumes
of poetry and are prepared to produce a hardbound edition.
Sponsor:American Library Association
Deadline(s):Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides an award to honor an author's lifetime achievement for writing books
that have been popular with teenagers over a period of time. The award recognizes an
author's work in helping adolescents become aware of themselves and addressing questions
about their role and importance in relationships, society, and the world.
Restrictions:
Eligible nominees are authors of books that have been popular with teenagers over a period
of time. The author must be living at the time of nomination. In the case of co-authors,
one must be living. The book or books honored must have been published in the U.S. no less
than five years prior to nomination. The award includes $2,000 and a citation. Nomination
forms and guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Anhinga Press
Deadline(s):05/01/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor makes an award for a manuscript of original poetry in
English.
Eligibility:
The competition is open to writers in English from all regions. The
award is open to poets trying to publish a first or second book of
poetry. Previous publication of self-published books and chapbooks do
not make a poet ineligible. Entries must be original poetry in English;
however, a few translations in a manuscript are acceptable. Authors may
submit multiple manuscripts if each one is accompanied by a separate
reading fee. Previously submitted manuscripts and manuscripts under
consideration by other publishers are also eligible.
Sponsor:Cotton (Dr. M. Aylwin) Foundation
Deadline(s):02/28/2003
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:Delmas (Gladys Krieble) Foundation
Deadline(s):Open
Objectives:
The sponsor intends to further the humanities along a broad front, supporting programs in
the following areas: languages, both modern and classical; linguistics; literature;
history; jurisprudence; philosophy; archaeology; comparative religion; ethics; the history,
criticism, and theory of the arts; and those aspects of the social sciences which share the
content and methods of these humanistic disciplines. The program includes institutions of
the humanities such as learned societies, museums, archives, and major editorial projects.
It also sponsors projects that explore the boundaries between the humanistic disciplines and
other areas of scholarship. Support is provided for programs at the postgraduate and
university level, but will not exclude projects designed to strengthen preparation for the
humanistic disciplines in secondary education.
Restrictions:
Research institutions and cultural or educational organizations are eligible. Awards are
made for both general operating and project support. No grants will be made for building
campaigns. Endowment contributions will be considered only in cases where the purpose and
benefit of the grants are clearly focused. Applications are by invitation only. Letters of
inquiry, within the scope of the programs outlined, should be addressed to the Secretary to
the Board. Information and 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.
LITERATURE--supports emerging literary artists through independent press publication and journals, writers-in- residence programs, mentor programs, fellowships, career initiatives, and on a very limited basis, readings.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK--supports creative artists who work across disciplines through commissions, research and development subsidy, and production grants.
THEATER--for emerging playwrights in three areas: grants to producing theaters which operate comprehensive developmental programs for emerging playwrights and which evidence a substantial ongoing commitment to new writers; grants in general support of experimental performing companies led by emerging creators; and grants in support of playwrights' organizations which serve playwrights. Support includes commissions, fellowships, full productions of new works, festivals, readings, works-in-progress presentations, and literary services.
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:Kennedy (John F.) Library Foundation
Deadline(s):03/15/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor supports research and use of the archival, manuscript and
audiovisual holdings of the Kennedy Library. Grants are intended to help
defray costs incurred while doing research in the Hemingway Collection.
Applications are evaluated on the basis of expected utilization of the
Hemingway Collection, the degree to which projects address research needs
in newly opened to relatively unused portions of the Collection, and the
qualifications of the applicants.
Eligibility:
Preference is given to dissertation research by Ph.D. candidates in newly
opened or relatively unused portions of the Hemingway Collection. All
proposals are welcome and will receive careful consideration.
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:MacDowell Colony
Deadline(s):01/15/2003
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.
Sponsor:Millay Colony for the Arts
Deadline(s):Various
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for residencies in a setting designed to accommodate
creativity. Open all year, the Millay Colony gives each artist a private studio and
separate living quarters.
Restrictions:
Applications must be received by September 1 for the following February-May; by
February 1 for the following June-September; and by May 1 for the following
October-January. Eligible applicants are painters, collagists, sculptors, photographers,
novelists, poets, nonfiction writers, biographers, playwrights, screenwriters, performance
artists, and composers. The sponsor provides all food at no cost to the residents. Artists
are provided with a private studio and separate living quarters. Applications and guidelines
are available. Applications are never accepted by email or fax. Please contact Gail Giles,
Assistant Director, with any questions at 518-392-3103, or
giles@millaycolony.org.
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 Groups 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. Projects 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 their project.
Types of projects not supported:
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 participation units. Grants are not awarded to individuals.
Fellowships at the Newberry Library provide assistance to researchers who wish to use our collections, but who cannot finance a visit on their own. Because the Newberry Library is open to anyone over the age of sixteen who has a need to use its collections, researchers are not required to hold fellowships in order to use Library materials. Qualified individuals who present themselves at the Reader Registration Desk with a valid form of identification will be issued a reader's card and be admitted to the reading rooms. For more information on gaining access to the Newberry's collections, call (312)-255-3506.
Various other long and short-term fellowships from the Newberry Library are offered throughout the year. Clicking on the link above will bring you to an extensive list of the many funding opportunities offered at this time.
Sponsor:National Research Council
Deadline(s):Deadline has passed-new deadline will be posted
soon
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for outstanding researchers and scholars who are members of
minority groups whose underrepresentation in the professoriate and in formal programs of
postdoctoral study and research in the United States has been long-standing and remains
severe as a result of past discrimination. The program enables fellows to engage in
postdoctoral research and scholarship in an environment free from the interference of their
normal professional duties. Major disciplines eligible for support include the life
sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, engineering sciences, behavioral and social
sciences, education, and the humanities. Eligible fields of study include: Behavioral
Sciences (Psychology); Humanities (Literature & Languages); Humanities (History, Philosophy
& Religion); Social Sciences; Life Sciences; Chemistry; Earth Sciences; Physics and
Astronomy; Engineering; Mathematics; and Computer Science.
Sponsor:Pforzheimer (Carl and Lily) Fndn.
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for continuing publication of scholarly material directly
related to the Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of "Shelley and His Circle"; encouragement
and support of scholarships and/or scholarly publications directly related to this
collection; support of scholarly works by leading university presses of books dealing with
subjects, or in fields, in which the sponsor continues to have major interest (such as
English and American literature); and, on a limited basis, ongoing programs in the fields of
education and health care.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are non-profit, tax-exempt organizations who, in turn, may sponsor
individuals working in fields, or on projects, closely identified with the sponsor's
interests. Governmental regulations severely limit the ability of the sponsor to make
grants to foreign entities. Grants are not directly made to individuals. Funding varies
from proposal to proposal. There is no application form. An outline of the project, along
with financial requirements, should be submitted.
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 activites from anywhere in the world.
Sponsor:University of Tulsa
Deadline(s):04/30/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for either a long single poem, selection of
poems, or a work of fiction (7,500 words maximum).
Sponsor:Vermont Studio Center
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The purpose of a VSC residency is to pursue independent work; however, VSC provides
residents with the opportunity for informal interaction with a large and varied community of
professional peers, as well as optional open studio evenings, slide showings and readings
which allow residents, who wish to, share their work with one another. Residencies are
available in the following areas: painting/mixed-media; sculpture/mixed-media; printmaking;
photography; drawing; or writing.
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