International Centre for Women Playwrights Grant Sources

THE SKYLARK FOUNDATION (04/15/12)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:10:18 GMT

The Foundation is committed to encouraging innovation, striving for social justice, and supporting diversity. The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on organizations or projects that translate the values into strategically designed and executed activities. The Foundation supports artists in residence programs, services for the elderly and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered youth in Los Angeles. Funding is awarded for animal protection, solar energy, and water conservation projects in Northern New Mexico. The Foundation also awards grants for programs that offer services to people in crisis and underprivileged children in North Carolina. Organizations in Los Angeles, North Carolina, and Northern New Mexico are eligible to apply. Additional information can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $5,000 To $25,000 | Contact Info: THE SKYLARK FOUNDATION, Barbara Schwan, Executive Director, 9220 Sunset Blvd., Suite 218, Los Angeles, CA, 90069, Ph: 310-271-9700, Fax: 310-271-7036, Send Email, Visit Website: http://skylarkfoundation.com/

TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATION (06/30/12)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:09:17 GMT

This family Foundation supports programs and projects in the arts and humanities, education, human services, medical sciences and health, and the social sciences. Requests for funds must be made annually prior to June 30. The Foundation focuses its giving primarily in North Dakota, particularly in Bismarck and Mandan, and the upper Midwest. The grant application can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $2,500 To $20,000 | Contact Info: TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATION, 1720 Burnt Boat Drive, PO Box 1136, Bismarck, ND, 58502, Ph: 701-255-0479, Visit Website: http://www.leachfoundation.org/

Funds for Editions and Translations of Significant Scholarly Materials

Jenni Munday — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:08:25 GMT

National Endowment for the Humanities The Scholarly Editions and Translations grants program provides support for the preparation of editions and translations of pre-existing texts and documents that are currently inaccessible or available in inadequate editions, including the editions and translations of significant literary, philosophical, and historical materials, as well as other types of work, such as musical notation. Projects for editions or translations of texts that respond to NEH’s Bridging Cultures initiative are encouraged. The application deadline is December 8, 2011: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/editions.html

Grants Promote Latino Arts Performances

Jenni Munday — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:07:17 GMT

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation: Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America, an initiative of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, will bring exemplary contemporary and traditional performing arts from Latin America to audiences in the United States that have little access to this work. This pilot program will invest in projects in which a consortia of presenting organizations work with a variety of community partners to offer opportunities for significant engagement with the artists from Latin America. The initiative encourages arts presenters to reach new audiences, including communities with origins in Latin America that reflect the demographic changes that have taken place in the United States over recent decades. Each presenter participating in a consortium is eligible for a grant of up to $25,000. The application deadline is February 10, 2012. Visit the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation website to download the Southern Exposure guidelines.: http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/Southern_Exposure/index.html

Grants Enhance Cross-Cultural Understanding in Selected States

Jenni Munday — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:16:09 GMT

Laura Jane Musser Fund: Intercultural Harmony Program

The Intercultural Harmony Program, an initiative of the Laura Jane Musser Fund, promotes mutual understanding and cooperation between groups and citizens of different cultural backgrounds within defined geographical areas through collaborative, cross-cultural projects. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations in Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wyoming that include members of various cultural communities working together on projects with common goals. These projects must be intercultural, rather than focused on just one culture, and must demonstrate tangible benefits in the larger community. Funded projects can be carried out in a number of areas, including the arts, community service, and youth activities. Planning or implementation grants of up to $20,000 are provided for new projects within their first three years of operation. The application deadline is October 12, 2011. Application guidelines and forms are available on the Fund's website. http://www.musserfund.org/index.asp?page_seq=25

Grants Address Native American Issues

Jenni Munday — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:14:53 GMT

Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development

The Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the uniqueness of Native peoples and the sovereignty of tribal Nations throughout the Americas. The Fund’s primary grantmaking program areas include the following: Arts and Cultural Expression, Environmental Health and Justice, Human Rights, Sustainable Communities, Intergenerational Leadership, and Women’s Leadership. Grants from $500 to $5,000 are provided three times per year to Native communities that address one or more of the Fund’s program areas. The application deadlines are February 1, June 1, and October 1, annually. (Mini-grants of up to $500 are reviewed throughout the year.) Application guidelines and forms are available on the Fund’s website. http://www.7genfund.org/

OPEN MEADOWS FOUNDATION (02/15/12)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:09:38 GMT

The Foundation supports projects that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. The Foundation funds projects that don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and expression, age, or ability. Projects must be designed and implemented by women and girls; reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization; promote building community power; and promote gender, racial, social, economic, and/or environmental justice. Projects must also have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. Organizational budgets should not exceed $150,000. Small and start-up organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. Proposals from organizations not previously funded have priority. The Foundation also administers a number of special funds that are targeted to specific groups or activities. Deadlines are February 15 and August 15 each year. Additional information can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $2,000 To $5,000 | Contact Info: OPEN MEADOWS FOUNDATION, PO Box 1363, Bronx, NY, 10475, Ph: 718-885-0969,http://www.openmeadows.org/

LINCOLN & THERESE FILENE FOUNDATION (03/01/12)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:04:12 GMT

The Foundation makes grants primarily to Massachusetts organizations with some consideration given to other New England-based programs. Funding is targeted toward programs and projects that enable those who are disadvantaged in various ways to help themselves and others; that reduce social conflicts and create harmonious communities; that encourage informed civic participation on local, state, and regional levels; and that promote participation in the performing arts. Grants are awarded in the following areas: civic education; human development and self-sufficiency; music education and performing arts; and public education and broadcasting. Applications deadlines are March 1 and September 1. Additional information can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $5,000 To $10,000 | Contact Info: LINCOLN & THERESE FILENE FOUNDATION, Alane Harrington Wallis, Charitable Foundations Manager, World Trade Center West, 155 Seaport Blvd., Boston , MA, 02210, Ph: 617-439-2498, http://www.filenefoundation.org/

SAMUEL P. MANDELL FOUNDATION (OPEN)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:10:25 GMT

The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on health (specifically cancer research), the arts, education, libraries and museums, environmental conservation, and social services for minorities. Giving is limited to organizations located in Pennsylvania. Prospective applicants are asked to send a copy of their proposal to the Foundation. There are no deadlines or application forms. | Grant Range: $150 To $217,000 | Contact Info: SAMUEL P. MANDELL FOUNDATION, Seymour Mandell, President, 1818 Market St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, Ph: 215-979-3400

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PLUM CREEK FOUNDATION (10/31/11)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:09:34 GMT

The Foundation strives to improve the quality of life in the U.S. communities that the Company serves by supporting community-based nonprofits. The Company, which produces lumber, plywood, and medium density fiberboard also operates a real estate development business. Grantmaking is focused on human service organizations that serve troubled youth, needy individuals, senior citizens, victims of abuse; hospital and medical programs; cultural organizations; environmental education and conservation programs; civic service organizations; youth organizations; and educational institutions. When considering grant requests, the Foundation gives priority to four areas: community, education, environment, and arts. Plum Creek communities are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Additional information can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $1,000 To $5,000 | Contact Info: PLUM CREEK FOUNDATION, 999 Third Ave., Suite 4300, Seatlle, WA, 98104, Ph: 206-467-3664, Send Email, Visit Website http://www.plumcreek.com/CommunityInvolvement/tabid/69/Default.aspx

EL POMAR FOUNDATION (OPEN)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:08:10 GMT

The Foundation promotes the current and future well being of the people of Colorado through grantmaking and community stewardship. Funding interests include health, human services, education, arts and humanities, and civic and community initiatives. The Foundation’s current focus is on assisting those most affected by the difficult economic situation. Application guidelines are available on the Web site. | Avg. Grant: $50,000 | Contact Info: EL POMAR FOUNDATION, Board of Trustees, 10 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, CO , 80906, Ph: 800-554-7711, Send Email, Visit Website http://www.elpomar.org/

JEROME FOUNDATION (OPEN)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:07:09 GMT

The Foundation is accepting applications for its New York City Film and Video Program. The program is open to individual film and video artists who reside within the five boroughs of New York City and who work in the genres of experimental, narrative, animation, and documentary production. The Program awards production grants to emerging artists who make creative use of their respective media and whose work shows promise of excellence. Applicants must have total creative control of their projects to qualify. Formerly, the Program required project budgets of $200,000 or less. Currently, budgets of any size are allowed and will be given the same consideration. Additional information can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $10,000 To $30,000 | Contact Info: JEROME FOUNDATION, Robert Byrd, Program Director, 400 Sibley St., Suite 125, St. Paul , MN, 55101, Ph: 651-224-9431, Fax: 651-224-3439, Send Email, Visit Website http://www.jeromefdn.org/

THE MAXINE GREENE FOUNDATION (OPEN)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:05:58 GMT

Founded in 2003, the Foundation directs its primary attention to the intersections among various modes of social action and engagements with the arts. Social imagination most often finds expression in diverse art forms: film, literature, theatre, and dance. The Foundation is concerned with supporting the creation of and informed appreciation of works that embody fresh social visions, that move people to perceive alternative possibilities for the making of humane communities. Grantmaking supports schools, community centers, churches, parks, and similar organizations. The Foundation believes that in these organizations education is seen as more than schooling, rather as a process of awakening diverse persons and enabling them to develop their talents and work with one another. The goal is to help bring into existence a better and more just social order and amore meaningful way of being in the world. The Foundation also sponsors Sunday Salons and an online community of teachers, artists, and others interested in the mission can congregate. Visit the Web site to learn more. | Grant Range: $2,000 To $6,000 | Contact Info: THE MAXINE GREENE FOUNDATION, Gracie Station, PO Box 201, New York, NY , 10028, Send Email, Visit Website http://www.maxinegreene.org/index.html

ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOUNDATION (09/15/11)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:10:30 GMT

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the power company that serves communities in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on education (including K-12 and higher education, literacy, and scholarship funds); civic and community (specifically the environment, justice and law, housing, and urban renewal); arts and culture (including the performing arts, museums, heritage foundations, and libraries); and health, welfare, and human services (including United Way, hospitals, and youth agencies). The deadline is for culture and arts funding. Other deadlines include education (due March 15); civic, community, and organizations not covered in other categories (due June 15), and health, welfare, and social service organizations (due December 15). Additional information including an application form can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $2,000 To $5,000 | Contact Info: ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOUNDATION, Laurie Simmons, Grants Administrator, 825 NE Multnomah , Suite 2000, Portland , OR, 97232, Ph: 503-813-7257, Send Email, Visit Website:

http://www.rockymountainpower.net/about/itc/foundation.html

THE ETHEL & W. GEORGE KENNEDY FAMILY FOUNDATION (OPEN)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:09:09 GMT

The Foundation focuses its grantmaking principally on children’s issues including education, physical therapy/health, counseling/rehabilitation, and welfare. The Foundation is also interested in funding organizations with general community interests that provide or support, directly or indirectly, medical/health care assistance, clothing/food and shelter, and the arts. Grants are available only to nonprofits operating in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Letters of inquiry requested. Additional information can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $8,000 To $25,000 | Contact Info: THE ETHEL & W. GEORGE KENNEDY FAMILY FOUNDATION, 1550 Madruga Ave., Suite 225, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, Ph: 305-666-6226, Fax: 305-666-2441, Send Email, Visit Website: http://www.kennedyfamilyfdn.org/

THE 1675 FOUNDATION (10/01/11)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:05:50 GMT

One of four Ware Family foundations created in 2004 upon the termination of the Oxford Foundation, this Foundation focuses its grantmaking on the following areas: health, human services, education, environment, and the arts. Health grants support access to health care for the uninsured and underinsured, behavioral and mental health, reproductive rights, and health research. Human services grants are awarded for programs and projects in food security, protection of the children and the elderly, and violence prevention and amelioration. Education grants seek to provide opportunities for educational enrichment for under-served children, early childhood education, and after-school programs. Land and water conservation/preservation is the priority of the environmental grants. Arts institutions and programs that provide access to and awareness of the arts are the priority of the arts grants. Grants are awarded to organizations located in Chester County, PA. Occasionally the trustees will make grants out of the area. Additional details can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $2,000 To $50,000 | Contact Info: THE 1675 FOUNDATION, Daphne Rowe, Executive Director, c/o Pembroke Philanthrophy Advisors, 16 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 102, Ardmore, PA, 19003, Ph: 610-896-3868, Visit Website: http://www.1675foundation.org/about.htm

CHRISTENSEN FUND (09/15/11)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:04:29 GMT

The Fund focuses its grantmaking on maintaining the rich diversity of the world – biological and cultural – over the long run. It targets its grants toward programs and projects in five geographic regions of world. The regions are the Greater Southwest (Southwest U.S. and Northwest Mexico); Central Asia and Turkey (current focus is on the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan with some grants in the mountains and associated valleys of Northeast Turkey); the African Rift Valley (especially Southwest Ethiopia and Northern Kenya); Northern Australia (currently Arnhem Land, Far North Queensland, the Kimberley and the Torres Strait Islands); and Melanesia (current focus on Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu). The Fund also supports activities in the San Francisco Bay area that connect its mission and program areas with Bay Area communities working with Diaspora communities from the focus regions. The Fund awards grants on a rolling cycle, but because of a high volume of applications, it plans its grants well in advance. Deadlines are for inquiries and/or pre-proposals. Grants for the Northern Australia program in 2011 will be by invitation only. Additional information can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $3,000 To $300,000 | Contact Info: CHRISTENSEN FUND, 260 Townsend St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA, 94107, Ph: 415-644-1600, Fax: 415-644-1601, Send Email, Visit Website: http://www.christensenfund.org/

THE HAGEN FAMILY FOUNDATION (04/01/12)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:03:11 GMT

The Foundation, established in 1999, provides grants to creative and innovative proposals in the areas of the arts, education, environment, religion, and social services. The Foundation supports organizations nationwide, with special interest in California, Colorado, Michigan, and Florida. The Foundation does not support annual drives, capital campaigns, research, or the support of ongoing programs. Letters of intent are requested. An online letter of intent form can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $1,000 To $20,000 | Contact Info: THE HAGEN FAMILY FOUNDATION, 2760 NE 16th St. , Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, Visit Website: http://www.hagenfamilyfoundation.org/

PROFILE: CHARLES LAFITTE FOUNDATION

Jenni Munday — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:01:38 GMT

Named for a black Labrador retriever, successful entrepreneurs and owners of Charles, Jeffrey and Suzanne Citron, established the Foundation in 1999 to help people help themselves and the others around them lead healthy, satisfying, and enriched lives.

The Foundation supports the following four causes:

# Children’s Advocacy

Improving the lives of children is central to the Foundation’s purpose. Grants awarded in this category seek to help children reach their fullest potential, defined as sufficient education, healthcare, shelter, and care. The Foundation sponsors programs that mitigate the hardship that confronts and impedes too many children. Topics of interest include child abuse, adequate foster housing, literacy, and hunger.

# Education

Here, the Foundation helps individuals gain access to schools (from preschool to college) by issuing grants and taking an active role in exploring new approaches to education. It supports programs that aid students with learning disabilities; target at-risk populations and integrate all learners; provide equal access; offer quality programming using innovative methods; apply data-driven approaches; and educate the whole child.

# Medical Research and Initiatives

The Foundation supports and encourages health research and education, leading to better healthcare, disease prevention, and healthier lives. The Foundation looks for efforts that stress quality of life, including disease prevention, and often focuses on specific groups with serious and neglected problems. Of particular interest are medical initiatives such as long-term patient housing and palliative care.

# The Arts

In this category, the Foundation believes that exposure to the arts is vital to fostering and sustaining healthy communities. Goals for arts funding include: cultivating new talent; supporting established artists; providing educational programs that encourage children’s creativity; furthering equal access to the arts; and establishing therapeutic arts programs.

The Foundation accepts letters of inquiry throughout the year. It prefers to underwrite specific projects with distinct goals, and targets grants that will have notable impact and make a material difference. The Foundation looks for creativity, innovation, and initiative when awarding funds. Grantmaking should promote inclusiveness and diversity. The Foundation likes projects that remove barriers to full economic and/or social participation in society. Additional information can be found on the Web site.

Contact Info: CHARLES LAFITTE FOUNDATION, President and Executive Director, Jennifer Vertetis, 29520 2nd Ave. SW, Federal Way, WA, 98023, Send Email, Visit Website: http://charleslafitte.org/ Foundation address: 818 Linden Lane, Brielle NJ 08730

WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION (OPEN)

Jenni Munday — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:45:34 GMT

The Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on improving the quality of life in the greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children’s futures, and deepen connections to nature and community. Grants are awarded in the following topic areas: children, youth, and families; environment and communities; and arts and culture. Children, youth, and families grants works in Greater Philadelphia to promote a better early care and education system, more effective and equitable public education policies, and the coordination of quality development opportunities for older youth. Grants focus on school readiness, public education, and youth development. In the environment and communities topic, the Foundation’s priorities include protecting and conserving significant, regional landscapes and restoring water resources. The Foundation also seeks to improve regional prosperity and competitiveness as well as revitalize Greater Philadelphia’s Urban Core. Funding priorities for arts and culture grants include growing a robust cultural community and leveraging strategic opportunities. Virtually all of the Foundation’s grantmaking takes place in the counties of Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. The Foundation will also consider requests for projects that, although administered by an organization located outside of the region, are expressly for the benefit of the region and its constituents. The Foundation occasionally makes grants to national organizations for work performed by local affiliates. Additional information can be found on the Web site. | Grant Range: $5,000 To $1,000,000 | Contact Info: WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION, Feather Houston, President, Two Logan Square, 11th Avenue, 100 N. 18th St., Philadelphia , PA, 19103, Ph: 215-988-1830,http://www.williampennfoundation.org/