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Youth Engagement through Public Art is a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History that funds visual two- and three-dimensional public art projects that actively engage local youth in planning and/or implementation. Awards of up to $5,000 are available per project. Projects may be indoors or outdoors but must be located in a public place and experienced free of charge.
Eligible applicants include West Virginia 501(c)(3) youth or arts organizations, public schools, and local governments. A 25% match of total project costs is required. Applications are reviewed by a panel of West Virginia Commission on the Arts members, with bonus points awarded for projects in counties designated as economically at-risk or distressed by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
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Funding Opportunities Currently selected Federal Funding Opportunities and Resources Youth Engagement through Public Art Grant Department of Arts, Culture & History/Arts Office Entity Eligible to Apply for Grant: Who may apply to this program?
• Schools • 501(c)(3) WV youth or arts organizations • Local governments ROUND THREE of APPLICATIONS FOR FY2024 (ONE TIME GRANT OCCURRENCE) (projects must occur between April 15, 2024 and June 30, 2024) What is the purpose of this grant program? • To provide up to $5,000 in support for visual two- and three-dimensional public art projects that engage local youth in the planning and/or implementation of the project.
• Projects may be indoors or outdoors but must in a public place and experienced free of charge. Who may apply to this program? • 501(c)(3) WV youth or arts organizations What are eligible expenses?
• Equipment purchases or rentals • Engineering/consulting fees Does this grant require matching funds? • Yes. Applicants must provide a 25% match to the total project costs.
How will our application be evaluated? • A panel consisting of West Virginia Commission on the Arts members and staff will review applications. Funds will be awarded based on available funding, quality of the proposed project, and potential impact • A scoring rubric is attached to this application.
• Bonus points will be given to projects that take place in counties designated as at-risk or distressed by the Appalachian Regional Commission. View the county designations here: https://www. arc.
gov/wp- content/uploads/2022/06/CountyEconomicStatusandDistressAreasFY2023WestVirginia. pdf. Follow instructions at the top of this page
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: WV nonprofits, schools, local governments Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Patterson Family Foundation Youth Engagement Grant is a grant from the Patterson Family Foundation that funds nonprofit programs engaging youth in communities across Kansas and western Missouri. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public school districts, and government entities located within the foundation's catchment area. Grants of up to $250,000 are awarded through a two-cycle process, with Letters of Intent due by February 18 for Round 1 (application deadline April 3) and after February 18 for Round 2 (application deadline June 29). Priority is given to projects that have secured at least 25% of their total budget and include clear evaluation and sustainability plans. The foundation supports volunteerism, community service, leadership development, and youth involvement in the arts.
Afterschool and Youth Civic Engagement Grants is a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation that funds nonprofits working to expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs, youth entrepreneurship initiatives, and children's savings accounts for young people. The Foundation supports programs that equip youth with the aspirations, knowledge, and skills needed for success in school, work, and life. Awards range from ,000 to ,000. Eligible applicants are nonprofits whose work aligns with the Foundation's program areas in afterschool learning, youth civic engagement, and education equity.