Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Grant Program (US)

Deadline: 15-Sep-22

The Maine Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Grant Program to support projects and organizations that promote traditional handcrafts throughout Maine.

This includes but is not limited to support for fiber arts, ceramics, basketry, jewelry, glass arts, woodwork, leather, metal crafts, and more. It also includes traditional Native American handcrafts.

Priorities

This grant program will give additional priority to proposals that:

• Have the greatest potential to positively impact the community or the organization
• Will be sustained after Maine Community Foundation funding ends
• Include other sources of funding to support the proposed work.

Funding Information

Max Award: $10,000

Types of Funding

• This program provides:
  • Project grants for new or expanding projects:
    • New Project Grants are those that are no more than two years old (one year of pilot, one year of full implementation)
    • Expanding Project Grants have already been successfully implemented and will be serving a different population, geographic area, or include new services or content other than what was previously implemented
  • General support grants for ongoing work and operational needs ONLY for those organizations that focus solely on promoting traditional handcrafts in Maine.
• Sample activities and projects:
• Workshops and lectures that improve the understanding and appreciation of traditional handcrafts in Maine
• Demonstrations and exhibitions that inform about various traditional handcrafts
• Training for board and staff to improve fundraising and financial management
• Strategic planning with specific goals and action plans
• Technology upgrades to support more efficient operations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and also classified as an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)
• Municipalities
• Public schools
• Public agencies working for the State of Maine
• Indian tribal governments (or political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior
• Groups without any tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that is an eligible organization
• To receive a grant, an organization or project must:
  • Promote traditional handcrafts in Maine.

For more information, visit Maine Community Foundation.

For more information, visit https://www.mainecf.org/apply-for-a-grant/available-grants-deadlines/belvedere-traditional-handcrafts/