Deadline: 01-Aug-20
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is seeking applications for the Arts for All Partnership 2020 Grant.
The Arts for All Partnership is a partnership between the Cultural Enrichment Fund and the Greater Harrisburg Foundation, a regional foundation of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities.
This unique collaborative funding initiative aims to improve the efficiency of arts grant funding and increase the overall impact of grant funding for arts programming in communities.
Funding Priorities
- Applications will be accepted from any nonprofit organization in the Capital Region conducting a program designed to integrate cultural appreciation in the everyday lives of underserved audience.
- Priority will be given to programs that increase arts engagement and access among diverse audiences, underserved and/or economically disadvantaged communities.
- The Arts for All Partnership is most interested in proposals that will increase access to the arts in the Capital Region through:
- Free public performances for families
- Ticket subsidy programs that fill houses
- Innovative programs that engage and build young audiences
- Educational outreach programs
Funding Information
The maximum grant award is $5,000.
TFEC does not Fund
This grant opportunity does not fund:
- Advertising
- Capital campaigns
- Direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations
- Individuals
- National and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence
- New staff positions without a substantial plan for sustainability
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
- Retroactive projects
Eligibility Criteria
- This opportunity is available to nonprofit organizations serving the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, and the Dillsburg Area of Northern York County and/or nonprofit organizations who are located within 20 miles of center city Harrisburg.
- Applicants must either be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a nonprofit organization as recognized by the IRS as such, or have a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization act as a fiscal sponsor for the proposed project.
Evaluation Criteria
- The Arts for All Partnership Advisory Committee makes all grantmaking decision and consists of a dedicated group of individuals committed to regional arts communities.
- The Committee may request additional information about the grant proposal prior to making an award or denial. Upon review of your application, the Committee may request a site visit and/or interview with program staff at your agency.
For more information, visit https://www.tfec.org/grants/arts-for-all-partnership-grant/