Deadline: 1-Oct-22
The Shevchenko Foundation is accepting applications for its Educational Projects Sector to provide support to individuals who undertake initiatives for the development and advancement of Ukrainian Canadian studies, for educational engagement exchanges/learning that supports culture as inclusive of a tangible connection to the Ukrainian Canadian experience, as well as for emerging strategies for the teaching of the Ukrainian language.
Support is also provided for the development of personal skills in the undertaking of these initiatives. Applicants must have final creative and/or editorial control over the proposed work. If the project is a collaboration with other individuals, select one to apply on behalf of the projects. This lead applicant will take responsibility for all reporting.
The Shevchenko Foundation’s grant-giving stewardship extends priority to projects and programs that:
- Contribute to enriching the Canadian experience with the beauty, passion, and diversity of Ukrainian Canadian culture;
- Contribute to strengthening the Ukrainian community in Canada;
- Share Ukrainian Canadian cultural contributions with a broad and diverse public on a community, regional or national level;
- Exhibit financial capability to undertake and sustain the project and/or program within the boundaries of a business plan, either as an organization or an individual;
- Employ new technologies and partnership models on how Ukrainian Canadian cultural heritage is created, produced, disseminated, and preserved.
Additional Information
- Grant applications must be made in advance of the starting date of the project.
- Submission of an application is not a guarantee that the Shevchenko Foundation will provide financial grant assistance.
- The Shevchenko Foundation funds up to 50% of total project or program costs of successful applications contingent upon budget resources for the given grant deadline.
- The Shevchenko Foundation strives to create a balance between supporting established returning applicants, new applicants, and applicants exploring emerging practices in the broad scope of cultural development.
- The Shevchenko Foundation does not claim any copyright on projects receiving funding, unless an express agreement is otherwise reached.
- Grants to individuals will cover costs and expenses associated with the project, but will not cover expenses for general living allowances.
Eligible Projects
The Educational Projects Sector of the Education Pillar funds projects related to:
- Resource development at the K-12 levels for public and community based schools, and Ukrainian educational P/T learning centres.
- Establishment of medium and long-term collaborations and connections for structured content development through digital infrastructure, remote platforms, and other emerging technologies.
- In-person and remote/digital professional skills development (workshops, seminars, mentoring, internships).
- Initiatives by individuals to engage in professional development that will improve their capacity to develop or present high-quality Ukrainian heritage educational experiences with or for children and young people.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals:
- Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
- Must be supported by letters of reference from peers or others familiar with the applicant’s body of work, experience in the field, and ability to undertake and deliver the project.
For more information, visit https://shevchenkofoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDUC-Educational-Projects-Individual-2022V2.pdf