New RFPs
June 13, 2009
Arts and Culture
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts Accepting Applications From Artists and Arts Organizations
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to support the development and work of individual Latino artists and small and mid-sized Latino arts organizations in communities across the United States….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: July 13, 2009
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Introduces New Transnational Cultural Remittances Grant Program
In its first year, the new program will provide grants of up to $20,000 to individuals, collectives, and community-based organizations working to strengthen social networks and economic justice across national boundaries in Central America….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: July 24, 2009
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Offers 2010 Individual Artist Fellowships
Grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to Pennsylvania artists working in traditional arts, visual arts, theater scriptwriting, classical music, media arts, or new technologies….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: August 3, 2009
New York Foundation for the Arts Offers Discounted Office Space to Artists and Arts Organizations
The new program offers affordable workspace to NYFA-affiliated artists and organizations working in various genres; once accepted into the program, participants can rent at $200 a month or $550 for three months on a renewable cycle….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: Rolling
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Extends Deadline for Creative Curricula Grant Program
Matching grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to K-12 schools partnering with artists or cultural organizations in Manhattan to integrate teaching with the arts….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: July 2, 2009 (Extended)
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces Picturing America School Collaboration Projects Grant Opportunity
Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to collaborative projects between humanities scholars and educators to develop K-12 coursework related to American art….
Posted on June 8, 2009
Deadline: October 7, 2009
Civil and Human Rights
Herb Block Foundation Accepting Applications for Defending Basic Freedoms Program
Grants of up to $25,000 each will be awarded to U.S.-based nonprofits working to safeguard the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and help government agencies be more accountable to the public….
Posted on June 11, 2009
Deadline: October 10, 2009 (Letters of Inquiry)
Education
KIDS Consortium Offers Green Mini-Grants for New England K-12 Schools
Grants of up to $750 each will be awarded to K-12 schools, educators, students, and community organizations providing service projects for youth to help make their schools and community healthier and more environmentally sound….
Posted on June 11, 2009
Deadline: August 31, 2009
CHS Foundation Offers Mini-Grants to College Agriculture Clubs
Grants of up to $1,000 each will be awarded to agriculture-related college clubs or organizations providing leadership and professional development programs….
Posted on June 9, 2009
Deadline: Open
Environment
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Seeks Applications for Coral Reef Management Fellows
Participants in the two-year program will work to help preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems in Florida, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, or the Caribbean….
Posted on June 12, 2009
Deadline: July 31, 2009
Shell Marine Habitat Program Offers Support for Alaska Conservation Projects
Matching grants of at least $30,000 each will be awarded to government agencies, nonprofits, private companies, and educational institutions working to conserve and restore marine and coastal habitats in Alaska….
Posted on June 12, 2009
Deadline: September 1, 2009 (Pre-proposals)
Chesapeake Bay Trust Accepting Applications for Urban Greening Grant Program
Grants of up to $35,000 each will be awarded to local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and neighborhood associations working to improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and enhance quality of life in Maryland communities….
Posted on June 11, 2009
Deadline: July 17, 2009
Human Services
Ameriprise Financial Accepting Grant Applications for Community Giving Program
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits working to provide resources to at-risk populations, support community development, and conduct volunteer projects with Ameriprise employees, advisors, and retirees….
Posted on June 7, 2009
Deadline: September 1, 2009
Journalism/Media
Bernard van Leer Foundation Announces Fellowship Program for Journalists Covering Children’s Issues
The new program will provide print, radio, television, and Web journalists from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia with a free four-week training course to improve their skills in covering issues related to disadvantaged young children….
Posted on June 6, 2009
Deadline: August 18, 2009
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