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Two Grant Opportunities and a Workshop:
Revitalize neighborhoods & ignite local economies with art
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has recently posted guidelines and application materials for Our Town, the agency’s program that supports communities that are using the arts to revitalize neighborhoods and reignite local economies.
Key information: · Pending availability of funding, grants will range from $25,000 to $200,000. · Application deadline is January 13, 2014 at 11:59 pm. · Projects may include arts engagement, cultural planning, and design activities. · Applications must involve two primary partners: a nonprofit organization and a local government entity.
Resources: · Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the NEA with questions at millere@arts.gov or 202-682-5477 to schedule a call with an NEA design program specialist. · Our Town application guidelines are available at http://arts.gov/grants-organizations/our-town. · A helpful webinar will be held on November 4th, 2013 at 2:00 pm EST. Register at http://arts.gov/event/2013/fy-2014-our-town-grant-guidelines-workshop-webinar. An archive of the webinar will be posted after the event.
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2013 Grants Workshop When: Wednesday, December 4th from 8:30am-1:30pm Where: East Carolina Heart Institute located at 115 Heart Drive Greenville, NC. The format will consist of panel discussions and presentations by federal, state, and private foundations along with a panel discussion by non-profit professionals relative to capacity building, succession planning, consolidations/mergers. In addition to networking opportunities with other non-profit professionals, attendees will also have an opportunity to have one-on-one discussions with grant funders and non-profit professionals relative to their individual program and projects. Register at www.butterfield.house.gov. Due to space limitations and high demand, we encourage you to register early for this event. For more information please contact Reginald Speight at (252) 237-9816 or by email at Reginald.speight@mail.house.gov |
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The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation. Applications for the Summer 2014 White House Internship Program are now open. To apply for the White House Internship Program, please see Apply Here. For application deadlines and program dates, please see Internship Timeline and FAQs. |