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Grants Available

Virginia Commission for the Arts Grants   Grants Available Here

Established in 1968 as an agency of state government, the Virginia Commission for the Arts was created to support and stimulate excellence in all of the arts, in their full cultural and ethnic diversity, and to make the arts accessible to all Virginians. Toward this end it provides financial assistance for arts activities and information/advisory services to artists, arts organizations, and others interested in the arts. The Commission's funds come from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

National Endowment for the Arts    Grants Available Here

The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation's largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.

Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Program

Applications for New Awards (FY 2010):

 

Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Program

 

2523–2529 [2010–702]

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The Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination (AEMDD) Program supports the enhancement, expansion, documentation, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative, cohesive models that are based on research and have demonstrated that they effectivelyundefined(1) Integrate standards based arts education into the core elementary and middle school curriculum; (2) strengthen standards based arts instruction in these grades; and (3) improve students’ academic performance, including their skills in creating, performing, and responding to the arts.

Applications Available: January 15, 2010.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: February 16, 2010.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 16, 2010.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 17, 2010.

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation    Website: http://www.midatlanticarts.org

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation ("MAAF") is one of six regional arts organizations in the United States. The Foundation primarily conducts programs across nine states and jurisdictions, including Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia, the organization also works nationally and internationally. MAAF advances the arts through specialized activities in the following select program areas: Presenting, Touring, and Exhibiting; Artist Support, Projects and Residencies; and Knowledge Building. Each of these areas is designed to support excellence; enhance access to the arts of the region, nation, and world; and broaden the reach of artists and arts organizations. Programs serve a diverse range of artists, organizations and audiences in the literary, performing and visual arts.

Arts Education Funding Opportunities Created Through Stimulus Funds

Expanded funding opportunities that could be available to assist arts education providers through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Resource guide (pdf) outlines programs and policies to help arts education advocates understand and access stimulus funds.

Resource Guide for Arts Organizations (Americans for the Arts)

A Look at Federal Funding Opportunities Created Through Stimulus Funds

Chart on federal funding opportuntities through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Americans for the Arts) Chart

 
 

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