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Find similar grantsWhitaker Foundation DEI Grants is sponsored by Whitaker Foundation. Encourages and supports Black and Latinx leadership at arts nonprofits on the Missouri side of the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
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Opportunities to Apply | Whitaker Foundation Arts & Parks Grant Application Process & Deadlines Applicants are required to call Foundation staff at 314-241-4352. Staff will review eligibility, discuss the request and if eligible, grant access to an online application form. Please note that Whitaker Foundation funds may not be used for galas, fundraisers, or regranting to other organizations.
The Foundation does not make grants to individuals. Currently, the Foundation is focused on program grants and does not support general operating or capital campaigns. All applications begin with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
Once the LOI is submitted, the Foundation will respond with notification of receipt. Please retain log-in and password information; they are specific to the organization, not the request. Trustees review LOIs at scheduled meetings three times a year, and select applications to go on to full proposals.
Applicants will be notified of Trustees’ decisions via email. If a full proposal is invited, the agency will receive application instructions. Full proposals are required to include concrete program information including a detailed narrative, budget, dates, personnel and an evaluation plan.
Some fields from the LOI will automatically transfer to the application. Applicants will be notified of Trustees’ decisions via email. These grant opportunities will be offered three times per year.
Please note that proposed programs must take place at least five weeks after award notification. The following chart shows the schedule for application submissions and review. Letter of Inquiry Submission deadline Quarterly meeting at which Letters will be reviewed Submission deadline for invited proposals Applicants will be notified of Trustees’ decisions via email.
Successful grantees share high quality programming, supportive boards and clear plans for evaluation. In all focus areas, the Foundation puts great value on 100 percent of the applicant’s board making an annual financial commitment. Call the foundation at 314-241-4352 .
Staff will review qualifications, discuss the request and if eligible, grant access to an online application form.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit arts organizations on the Missouri side of the St. Louis Metropolitan area with specific leadership criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Whitaker Foundation DEI Grants is funded by Whitaker Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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