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October Grant Writing Tip: Defining Terms
The Iowa Arts Councils strives to fund programs and activities that serve Iowans
who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience them. Areas of the
state that are considered “underserved” or “unserved”
are greatly encouraged to apply for IAC funding.
Underserved/unserved refers to access to the arts, either in terms of a particular art form or audience access to the arts in general. Geography, poverty, budget cuts, ethnicity, age, gender or disability may be factors that contribute to this situation but are not in and of themselves sufficient to define your audience as underserved/unserved.
When applying for a grant from the Iowa Arts Council that asks you to explain how your target audience is underserved or unserved in terms of the arts, remember that your answer should demonstrate how it is underserved or unserved. Mentioning that a percentage of students are participating in the school lunch program or that your school has a high percentage of at-risk youth is not enough.
The Iowa Arts Council offers grant writing workshops across the state that can help guide you through the application process.
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Grant News
Terra Foundation for American Art Announces Grant Program
The Terra Foundation for American Art is pleased to announce the official launch
of its new grant program, marking an important phase in the Foundation's evolution
as an institution designed to respond to and support worldwide needs in American
art.
The Foundation anticipates granting $7.5 million annually in its program areas of Exhibition, Academic and Public Programs, and Chicago K-12 Education. These three areas will shape the grant program as well as other Terra-initiated projects in this inaugural year.
The Terra Foundation seeks to create an inclusive dialogue on American art across geographic borders and welcomes project proposals that share this objective. It has a particular interest in projects that highlight American art internationally or in the Foundation's hometown of Chicago.
However, the Terra will also support projects taking place nationally that emphasize multi-national perspectives and participation.
You may access information on the new grant program, including guidelines and
the application process, at the Foundation's Web site, www.terraamericanart.org.
If you have an idea or a project that fits within these grant areas, the Foundation
welcomes your inquiry as Terra works to foster American art presentation, study,
and enjoyment in Chicago and around the world.
