The Arts Council Seeking Grant Applications for 2009-2010 Funding Year
A link to the 2008-2009 grant awards is at the bottom of the page.
The deadline for Organizational
Support grant applications is May 1. All
other applications are due by June 1. First-time
applicants for Organizational Support grants are strongly encouraged to contact
The Arts Council for information that will be helpful in preparing
applications.
"The primary mission of The Arts Council has always been to raise money to
support its members and to strengthen and grow the arts community through its
various grant programs," said Milton Rhodes, President and CEO of The Arts
Council. "Our grant programs are
possible because residents of
The Arts Council is "going green" this grant cycle. Grant applications are available online and all applications, except those for Organizational Support, must be submitted electronically. Exceptions will be made for any applicant that lacks that capacity. This procedure will eliminate the need for most applicants to submit multiple paper copies.
Organizational
Arts-In-Education grants
partner artists with educators, giving hands-on arts experience to thousands of
students. These grants also provide opportunities for teachers to develop
skills in utilizing the arts to enhance classroom instruction. The program is
administered in conjunction with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School
System.
Regional Artist Project grants offer support to artists in the
local community and region, helping each artist further his or her career development.
Individual artists and small, unincorporated groups are eligible to apply for
this grant.
Project Assistance grants provide funding to arts organizations
for a specific project for the benefit of a wide community audience. Chris Koenig, grants administrator, said The
Arts Council is encouraging first-time applicants and has a particular interest
in technology related projects; those that may be considered cutting-edge;
opportunities to provide seed capital for emerging organizations; and
collaborative efforts.
Advertising Assistance program is supported by the Winston-Salem
Journal, WXII TV, The Chronicle and 88.5 WFDD and provides significant
cost-savings for local arts agencies promoting their organizations through these
media outlets. The program is available to members of The Arts Council of
Winston-Salem and
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem
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For further details on grant categories and information sessions for
Organizational
