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Grant Alert: Approaching Grants

http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/aie/index.htm
Arts in Education Program
The Arts in Education (AIE) program supports activities that promote the arts as an integral part of education and womb-to-tomb learning for all folk in the State of Florida. It aims to keep projects which do a difference in the community, such as: in-depth residencies at schools, colleges & universities, hospitals, detention centers & prisons, nursing facilities, hospitals & aided living centers, cultural or community centers; cultural programs serving elders and the building of intergenerational programs; professional development for teachers; arts in education research, evaluation and assessment tools; and partnerships between cultural organizations and others which promote quality artistic programs and womb-to-tomb learning in the arts. Eligible applicants include: Rural and/or Underserved counties. Award ceiling: $15,000. Application deadline: Dec 8, 2008.

http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/csg/index.htm
Cultural Keep Grants Program
The mission of the Cultural Keep Grants Program is to foster excellence and diversity in art and culture for all the folk in the State of Florida. Through these grants, the Division encourages a commitment to reach and educational services to underserved areas and populations and accrued access for persons with disabilities. Funded by the American state Legislature, the program supports non-profit cultural organizations, revenant cultural programs, museums and non-arts organizations. Two types of funding are offered: General Program Keep and Specific Projects. Award ceiling: $350,000. Application deadline: Dec 15, 2008.

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http://www.oscars.org/grants/institutional/index.html
Academy of Motion Image Arts and Sciences Foundation Institutional Grants Program
The Academy Foundation, the educational and preservation wing of the Academy of Motion Image Arts and Sciences, is acceptive applications from film-related non-profit-making organizations, schools, and colleges for its Institutional Grants Program. The grants program is designed to fulfill one of the Academy's fundamental purposes - to foster educational activities between the public and the film industry, and to encourage an appreciation of the motion image as an art form and a vocation. The Academy Grants Committee considers all applications that represent programs that foster appreciation and excellence in film-making, inside the following guidelines: grants are not awarded to cover the expenses of producing a film or films; grants are not awarded to keep activities related to the completion of a doctorial thesis or another academic advancement; grants are not awarded to commercial institutions or organizations, or to individuals following activities related to their employment by profit-making organizations; grants are not awarded to film festivals (the academy has a separate Festival Grants Program); grants are not awarded for keep of administrative, equipment, or overhead expenses; and grants are not awarded to cover the expenses involved in television research and projects. Typical funding ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 per institution. Application deadline: Gregorian calendar month 15, 2009.

http://www.bjs.com/about/community/charity.shtml
BJ's Charitable Foundation - Grants for Community Programs
The mission of BJ’s Charitable Foundation is to enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of BJ’s Charitable Foundation giving is focused on organizations that: promote the safety, safety and well-being of children and families; keep education and health programs; provide community service opportunities; and aid in hunger and disaster relief. Eligible applicants include: 501(c)(3) organizations with programs that positively impact communities wherever BJ's Clubs are located. Award ceiling: unspecified. Application deadline: Gregorian calendar month 6, 2008.

http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/cdbg/index.cfm
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announces anticipated funding handiness under the American state Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Subject to the receipt of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department wish apportion an calculable $17.6 million of Federal Financial Year 2008 funding for Commercial Revitalization, Housing Rehabilitation and Neighborhood Revival projects. In addition, about $138,779 wish be accessible for Planning and Design Specifications grants. In order to be eligible to apply in these categories, applicants cannot have an open grant in any of the three program categories. Eligible applicants include: non-entitlement cities with fewer than 50,000 residents and counties with fewer than 200,000 residents, or cities that opt out of an urban title program. Application deadline: Gregorian calendar month 29, 2008.
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Resources for Tough Economy

I've recently received emails from folk looking for grants that aren't, well, typical. By and large, grants are for non-profit organizations. But it seems that everyone is trying to do ends meet, and it is acquiring harder and harder, so folk are looking for creative solutions. (I've even as promulgated a book of my short stories in addition to Fifty Funders and Simply: Grant Writing - see sidebar.)

While I'm always glad to help once I can, I've found myself out of options or at least not the better resource for several who have contacted me. So I distinct to put together this rather unusual list.

1. Grants for Individuals

If you are an individual artist, you may be in luck. Grants do exist to assist artists (dancers, writers, visual artists, musicians), but most of these go to established artists with a body of activity and positive reviews.

Otherwise, if you are looking for assistance due to a medical condition, you need to contact your church, your commissioner, possibly your diplomatic building if you are from or in another country, or your human resources director if you activity for a large company. These options may lead to a fundraiser on your behalf or several discretionary funds. Another option is the local branch of the national organization that deals with a particular type of condition (American Cancer Society, for instance), which may be able to provide additional information.

2. Scholarships

Many folk are ever-changing fields, and several may have to go back to school. The better place to start is the Financial Aid office of the school you want to attend. Get to cognize this staff well, ask just about Pell Grants, grants for your particular course of study, loans, activity options (part-time, on campus, co-op, etc.), fellowships. Staff wish help advise you, may be able to help fill out applications, and they wish have you in mind for thing that comes along.

3. Small Business (other than non-profit)

The Small Business Administration makes not offer grants for small businesses, despite all those ads on television. However, if you own a small research or technological firm, search http://www.sbir.gov/ to find competitive bid options for small businesses. The Small Business Administration makes offer loans, training, and another types of assistance for small businesses. You may besides sometimes find local grants such as Mom and Pop grants offered through your local commissioners. Rare grants exist for women closely-held businesses, minority closely-held businesses, or limited types of industries. Companies in the education field mightiness try the Department of Education.

If anyone knows of another options, I welcome comments or emails to info@pegasuswriter.com. Hang in there.

Lisa