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A TO Z GRANTWRITING ARTS AND EDUCATION NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2016

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ARTS and CULTURE

Zellerbach Family Foundation Grants for Bay Area Art Projects, Deadline: Jun 30. Grants of up to $7.5K will be awarded to local artists in the Bay Area who are creating new and innovative work that is representative of the diverse cultures and communities of the region. http://zff.org/

Mike Kelley Foundation's Artist Project Grants, Deadline: Jun 30 (LOI). Grants provide support to Los Angeles County nonprofit institutions and organizations for projects with visual artists. http://www.mikekelleyfoundation.org/#!/

ArtCenter/South Florida ARTSail Residency & Research Program, Deadline: Jun 30. The "floating" residency will provide artists and curators with a stipend and production support of up to $2.5K to live and/or work on board a vessel for a period of four to six weeks while exploring the waterways of Miami. http://www.artcentersf.org/artsail-residency/

Alliance for California Traditional Arts Grants for Living Cultures, Deadline: Jul 15. Grants of up to $5K will be awarded to nonprofit organizations for projects that sustain and strengthen traditional artistic practices and forms in California. http://www.actaonline.org/content/living-cultures-grants-program

NEH Funds for Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions, Deadline: Aug 16. Grants up to $300K support fellowships at institutions devoted to advanced study and research in the humanities. The program sponsors fellowships that provide scholars with research time, a stimulating intellectual environment, and access to resources that might otherwise not be available to them. http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowship-programs-independent-resea...

NEA’s Creative Placemaking for Our Town Grant Program, Deadline: Sep 12. Grants of up to $200K will be awarded for creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities. https://www.arts.gov/grants-organizations/our-town/introduction

Ucross Foundation’s Spring 2017 Artist Residencies, Deadline: Oct 1. Based in Sheridan, Wyoming, the program provides uninterrupted time, work space, and living accommodations to competitively selected visual artists, writers, and composers. http://www.ucrossfoundation.org/residency-program/

Kress Foundation Conservation Grants, Deadline: Oct 1. Grants will be awarded to projects that create and disseminate specialized knowledge, with a focus on art conservation, scholarly publications, and/or technical and scientific studies. http://www.kressfoundation.org/grants/conservation/

Harpo Foundation’s 2016 Emerging Artists Fellowship, Deadline: Oct 1. Artist fellows will receive a one-month residency at the Santa Fe Art Institute that includes a well-appointed room with private bath, well-lit studio space, and a $500 travel stipend. http://www.harpofoundation.org/apply/emerging-artist-fellowship/

Radcliffe Institute’s Fellowship Program, Deadline: Various. Fellowship grants of to $75K over a year, with additional funds for project expenses, will be awarded to individuals to pursue projects within the creative arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or mathematics. https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/fellowship-program/how-apply

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

Council on Economic Education’s Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Teaching Champion Award, Deadline: Jun 15. The $5K award recognizes K-12 teachers who instill in students an understanding of economics and the tools to make informed and responsible decisions. https://councilforeconed.wufoo.com/forms/alfred-p-sloan-foundation-teach...

Mazda Foundation’s 2016 Giving Program, Deadline: Jul 1. Grants will be awarded in the areas of education, literacy, social welfare, scientific research, cross-cultural understanding, and environmental conservation. http://www.mazdafoundation.org/Grant_Guidelines.html

Conference on College Composition and Communication Accepting Nominations for Advancement of Knowledge Award, Deadline: Jul 15. The prize is presented annually for empirical research published in the previous two years that most advances the teaching and study of writing. http://www.ncte.org/cccc/awards/advknowledge

Society for Human Resources Management’s Human Resource Fellowships, Deadline: Aug 15. A single grant of up to $10K will be awarded to a first-time master's degree student in human resources. https://www.shrm.org/about/awards/pages/meisinger.aspx

Spencer Foundation Grants for Midcareer Scholars, Deadline: Sep 13. Grants of up to $150K will be awarded to midcareer scholars interested in advancing their understanding of a compelling problem of education by acquiring new skills, substantive knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and/or methodological tools. http://www.spencer.org/midcareer-grant-program

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Program Enhancement Award, Deadline: Sep 16. Grants of up to $2K will be awarded to family medicine programs to implement enhancements at their institutions while developing the leadership skills of family medicine faculty. http://www.stfm.org/CareerDevelopment/Awards/ProgramEnhancementAward

Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships for Artists and Scholars, Deadline: Sep 18. The annual fellowship program seeks to further the development of scholars and artists by helping them engage in research and creation in any field of knowledge or artistic discipline, except the performing arts. http://www.gf.org/about/fellowship/

P. Buckley Moss Foundation Grants for Arts-Integrated Education Programs, Deadline: Sep 30. Grants of up to $1K will be awarded in support of specific pre-K-12 school-based projects that integrate the arts into educational programming. http://mossfoundation.org/2015-teacher-art-grants-announced

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ (NCTM) Lifetime Achievement Awards, Deadline: Nov 4. The annual awards are designed to honor current full individual, e-members, or emeritus members of NCTM who have exhibited a lifetime of achievement in mathematics education at the national level. http://www.nctm.org/metlifetime/

NCTM Grants for Projects Connecting Mathematics to Other 9-12 Grade Subject Areas, Deadline: Nov 4. Grants of up to $4K will be awarded for the development of senior high classroom materials or lessons that connect mathematics to other fields. http://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/Grants/Connecting-Mathematics-to-O...

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

United States-Japan Foundation Grants for Pre-College Education Programs, Deadline: Jul 15 (Letters of Intent). The foundation awards grants in support of projects that involve pre-college teachers in the U.S. and Japan in mutual study and learning on topics related to the U.S.-Japan relationship. http://www.us-jf.org/precollege_edu.html

PHILANTHROPY, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, and VOLUNTARISM

Meyer Foundation’s Sabbatical Program for Nonprofit Leaders, Deadline: Jun 30. Up to three organizations will be awarded $50K grants to allow their executives to take a three- to four-month sabbatical. http://meyerfoundation.org/announcing-julie-l-rogers-sabbatical-program

Open Society Foundations New Leadership in Government Fellowships Program, Deadline: Jul 15. The Open Society Foundations has announced a new opportunity for senior-level government officials and staff in the United States who have recently left public service. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/leadership-government-fell...

O2 Initiatives’ O2 Sabbatical for Bay Area Executive Directors, Deadline: Aug 9. The award provides Bay Area executive directors with a three-month paid leave for personal and professional reinvigoration. http://o2initiatives.org/

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 and RESOURCES

Staff Grant Writer, A Place Called Home (APCH), Los Angeles, California, posted Jun 2. Under the guidance and support of the Grants & Development Manager, who reports to the Director of Development, the ideal candidate will research and develop grant sources and produce written correspondence and requests to generate funds from private/public institutions to support and sustain the Agency’s programs and services. To apply, please send your resume, three grant samples and cover letter, to Human Resources at apchemployment@apch.org. Position will be open until filled. http://www.apch.org/

Development Associate, National Hispanic Media Coalition, Pasadena, CA, posted Jun 1. This position is responsible for managing and growing a diverse portfolio of funders through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of new and existing individual donor and foundation prospects. The ideal candidate must be a compelling writer with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. To apply email cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and list of three professional references to Brenda Rivas at brivas@nhmc.org with "Development Position" in the email subject line. No phone calls, please. http://www.nhmc.org/jobs/nhmc-development-associate-pasadena-ca/

Grants Manager, California Wellness Foundation, Woodland Hills, California, posted May 31. Grants Manager provides management and direction, with guidance from the Director of Grants Management, in various research projects and duties to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s grantmaking program and overall mission and goals. To apply, email (hr@Calwellness.org), fax (818/337-3059), or mail résumé with cover letter and salary history to: HR Department of The California Wellness Foundation; 6320 Canoga Avenue, Suite 1700; Woodland Hills, CA 91367. http://www.calwellness.org/

Donor Relations Associate, KCRW, Santa Monica, California. The Donor Relations Associate provides critical supports of upper level individual giving. This position is a ground floor opportunity for an energetic and hard-working individual who wants to play an important role in a growing Development team that is building major support for the station. To apply, send resume and cover letter via email with subject header "Donor Relations Coordinator" to devojobs@kcrw.org. No consultant offers or phone calls please. http://www.kcrw.com/about/careers-volunteers/donor-relations-associate

How to Build a Successful Social Media Strategy. The session, put together by the Publishers Association of Los Angeles, will cover the difference between social media and social networking so you can develop an effective social media strategy, attract readers, and learn what content works best on which social media outlet or network. The session be held at Veterans Memorial Building, Culver City, CA on Monday, June 20 at 7pm. Advance admission ($10 or $15 for non-members) can be purchased until the day before the program through PALA’s website. http://www.pa-la.org/

Art World 2016: Bankruptcy, Art Consignment, and Resale Royalty (1.5 credits MCLE) Join California Lawyers for the Arts, gallery owners, appraisers, attorneys, and legal counselors for a discussion on the specific and concrete steps artists, collectors and gallery owners can utilize in buy-sell and consignment agreements to ensure transparency, operational efficiency, and legal compliance. Learn the terms of art consignment, how the resale royalty is calculated and paid, and when to benefit from UCC Article 9 filings. The session be held at the William Turner Gallery (Bergamot Station), Santa Monica, CA on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:15pm. Registration ($30-50) can be purchased through CLA’s website. http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/event-2233556

IN THE NEWS

Second U.S. Red Nose Day Raises $31.5 Million to Address Child Poverty. The organizers of the second annual Red Nose Day in the U.S. have announced that the event raised more than $31.5 million for children in need. The gifts will be distributed to charities that benefit children and youth living in poverty, with half the funds to be spent in the U.S. and the other half to be distributed to help children in some of the poorest communities around the globe. "2nd Annual Red Nose Day Raises Over $31.5 Million for Kids in Need, Over 70 Stars Join NBC for Live Charity Event ‘the Red Nose Day Special'." NBC Press Release 05/27/2016. http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/2nd-Annual-RED-NOSE-DAY-Raise...

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Linda Vallejo recently completed her personal artist archives 1975 – 2016 a listing of more than 450 exhibitions, publications, and special projects with links to accompanying images, critical essays, artist statements, catalogues, and press materials covering a forty year career. ( http://www.lindavallejo.com/archives/press/) Vallejo’s “Make ‘Em All Mexican” will be included in "South of the Grapevine" at Arte Americas in Fresno, CA, curated by Cheryl Bookout and Amanda Quinn Olivar from June 16 through August 14. She was recently featured in “Hablamos Juntos: Together We Speak: Contemporary Latino/a Broadsides,” a collaborative project between El Museo Eduardo Carrillo and Pajaro Valley Arts Young Writers Program, CA and on the cover of “Women in Culture: An Intersectional Anthology for Gender and Women’s Studies” published by Wiley Blackwell, New York, edited by Bonnie Kime Scott, Anne Donadey, Irene Lara, and Susan E. Cayleff. Vallejo will serve as co-curator with Betty Ann Brown for the Self Help Graphics’ Getty Foundation Initiative PST: LA/LA exhibition and education program entitled “El Dia de Los Muertos: Past, Present, and Future” to open in Los Angeles in September 2017. For more info visit: http://lindavallejo.com

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