Deadline March 1, 2012
The Regional Touring program is an opportunity for presenting arts organizations in South Arts’ nine-state region to receive fee support to present performing artists from outside of the presenter’s state. Touring support is awarded to theatre, music, opera, musical theatre, and dance projects that contain both a public performance and an educational ... read more →
Deadline April 2, 2012
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanitiesis now accepting applications for Fall 2012 programs in Louisiana. Public libraries, schools, community centers, and other public institutions are encouraged to apply. PRIME TIME Family Reading Time is a unique humanities-focused and outcomes-based family literacy program. Created by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) in ... read more →
Deadline March 1, 2012
The National Dance Project (NDP), administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts, enhances the living, growing discipline of contemporary dance by supporting the production and presentation of dance throughout the United States. NDP’s Production Grants fund the creation of new dance work that will tour nationally by supporting costs incurred ... read more →
Deadline March 1, 2012
The Stabilization Program seeks to support nonprofit 501(c)3 arts organizations that help to create, present, and preserve the various unique arts resources that make up Louisiana. The Stabilization Program provides grants to arts organizations that have made an impact locally, statewide, regionally, nationally, or internationally. Stabilization grants provide general operating funds in ... read more →
The Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography will begin accepting applications for the 2012 $5000 grant , February 1 through March 30, 2012.
New Orleans, LA (February 24, 2012) – The New Orleans Alliance (NOPA) is proud to announce a call for applications for the Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography (MPS Fund) 2012 ... read more →
Intent to apply forms must be submitted via email by March 1, 2012. The deadline for full applications is April 5, 2012.
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation’s Exhibition Award supports innovative art exhibitions throughout the United States that challenge convention through the exploration of critical ideas in contemporary art. Curators partnered with an established nonprofit exhibition ... read more →
Application Deadline: October 10, 2011
The Threadhead Records Foundation Grant Funding program provides funding to musicians, artists, and others involved in endeavors relating to music and other artistic expressions whose work is in the tradition of preserving, promoting and disseminating the cultural heritage of New Orleans and the surrounding area of Louisiana. Specifically, Threadhead Records Foundation ... read more →
Application Deadline: October 14, 2011 U.S. presenters engaging U.S. jazz ensembles may apply for support from this program. Priority is given to projects presenting adventurous music and/or projects that represent new directions for the presenter. Additional incentives are available to presenters that invite an ensemble to perform its CMA New Jazz Works commission. FAQs, Guidelines, and Application [Word ... read more →
Application Deadline: March 9, 2012
Offering support for the creation and performance of new chamber works by U.S. jazz ensembles, this program also funds activities that extend the life of the work and encourages the development of career-related business skills over a three-year period.
Sample of 2011 FAQs, Guidelines, and Application [Word | PDF]
Application Workshop Schedule
Administer Your Award
Grant Recipients
Recent Panelists
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Application Deadline: November 18, 2011
This program supports residency projects in which jazz, classical/contemporary, and world ensemble music are presented outside traditional performance venues and in community settings, with the goal of increasing audience appreciation and awareness of small ensemble music. Applicants collaborate with community organizations to design in-depth activities for participants of various ages and ... read more →
The Ford Foundation has announced the launch of JustFilms, a five-year, $50 million initiative to help find and support a new generation of filmmakers whose works address urgent social issues.
The initiative will invest $10 million a year over the next five years to support and expand the community of filmmakers and mediamakers around the world ... read more →
Grants accepted quarterly.
Grants are available for any arts-related endeavors, but are particularly aimed at schools and educational institutes that are active in the performing arts, including music, drama, and dance, as well as related areas such as acting, directing, writing, and producing.
Most grants will fall in the range of $500 to $5,000 but other amounts ... read more →
