Corporations/Foundations
CONTENTS:
- VSA Arts: Renascence 07
- BMI Foundation
- Boat U.S. Foundation
- Toyota TAPESTRY
- Earthwatch Expeditions
- The Purpose Prize
"Renascence07" is an international juried exhibit for artists with disabilities. VSA arts is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It was founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.
What does VSA stand for?
V for Vision of an inclusive community
S for Strength through shared resources
A for Artistic expression that unites us all
VSA arts is seeking innovative, experimental artists (ages 18 and over) whose work demonstrates the creative fusion of visual art with one or more of the following:
- interactive or sensory experience
- communication and information
- movement or performance
- audio production
Explore the entire site to learn more about the inclusive philosophy and good works of this organization worldwide. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 2, 2007.
http://www.vsarts.org/prebuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/renascence07/index.html
The BMI Foundation supports and promotes the creation, performance and study of music through its general grants program. Emphasis is on classical music, jazz and musical theatre, and on contemporary American music in general. Only not-for-profit organizations may apply.
Applications are accepted between January 1 and February 1 (ONLY) of each year. The postmark deadline is February 1. Grant decisions are usually announced in June.
http://www.bmifoundation.org/pages/GGrants.asp
The Boat U.S. Foundation's Clean Water grants program looks for education projects that help boaters understand and appreciate their local boating habitat. It promotes hands-on boating strategies that will keep the water and local habitat healthy and accessible for future boaters. Grants up to $4,000 are awarded to nonprofit and volunteer organizations. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2007.
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/cleanwater/grants/
Toyota TAPESTRY recognizes outstanding educators who are making a difference through excellence and creativity in science teaching. Since 1991, the program has awarded over $7 million to 826 teams of K-12 teachers, for innovative classroom science projects. This year, 50 grants of up to $10,000, and 20 to 25 grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded. The project director should initiate the online proposal.
This program is a partnership between Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association. The deadline for completion of the online application is 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on Thursday, January 18, 2007.
http://ecommerce2.nsta.org/toyota/
Earthwatch and its partners offers a number of Educator Fellowships every year for elementary, middle and high school educators and administrators, with the idea that they will take the excitement home and inspire a whole new generation. Current fellowship opportunities are available in locations nationwide.
Winners of fellowships are assigned to an expedition, rather than being able to choose where they will go. Participants may need to pay some or all of their travel costs. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are eligible for a wider variety of projects. Applications after March 1 are subject to more limited funding.
http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=dsJSK6PFJnH&b=393763
The Purpose Prize provides five awards of $100,000 and ten awards of $10,000 to people at least 60 years old who are taking on society's biggest challenges. "The prize is for those with the passion and creativity to discover new opportunities, the experience to come up with practical solutions and the determination to make lasting change," according to Civic Ventures, the think-tank sponsoring the program.
In addition to the age requirement, the nominee must be a U.S. resident and currently working in a leadership capacity in an organization or institution -- public, private, nonprofit or for-profit.
For inspiration, read the stories of some of the innovative winners of past awards.
Self-nominations are invited.
http://www.purposeprize.org/prize/
Beverly Goodwin
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