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In-Kind Donations

One type of gift that some foundations or businesses offer is in-kind support. This is non-monetary support that can be donations of equipment, land, products, or services. Heather Hiscox will discuss how to determine your nonprofit's in-kind donation needs and convince businesses to lend you their support this Friday, December 7th at the presentation "More Than Free Pizza: How to Maximize Your Success in Securing and Building Upon In-Kind Donations." I'll also be there to discuss how you can find organizations which provide in-kind support in the Foundation Directory Online and the Arizona Guide to Grants and Giving databases by visiting any of our 28 branches. Additional online resources for finding in-kind support will also be discussed. Sign up for this great program today!

Arts & Culture

Art & Music for the Disadvantaged

Deadline: December 30, 2012 

The Esther B. Kahn Charitable Foundation supports and funds innovative approaches to education and the arts. Several programs that have recently been funded encourage disadvantaged children to experience art and music as part of their healthy development. Grants of up to $25,000 are made.

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Support for Composer/Community Collaborations

Deadline: January 7, 2013

The MetLife Creative Connections program, administered by New Music USA, provides grants to enable American composers to participate in public activities related to specific performances of their original music. The program aims to increase awareness and enhance the creative artist's role in society by strengthening the connections between living composers, performing musicians, presenters, communities, and audiences. 

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Arizona Commission on the Arts

Deadline: January 25, 2013

Chamber and Tourism Membership Grants for Organizations (CTM) are designed to assist Arizona nonprofit arts and culture organizations with funding support for 1- or 2-year memberships in or with business or tourism industry chambers, bureaus, or associations in their communities. Applicants may request grant support up to $500. 

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Cultural Grants

Deadline: March 15, 2013

The Renner Foundation provides cultural grants, with their primary interests focused on historical preservation, environmental causes, literature, and the arts. Grant requests should be $50,000 or more and have matching support.

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Musical Performing Arts

Deadline: March 15, 2013

Clark Charitable Trust provides grants to musical performing arts organizations and animal rescue nonprofits. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. To apply, send a letter to Clark Charitable Trust, c/o Timothy A. Taylor, P.O. Box 681, Lincoln, MA 01773-0681. Contact Timothy A. Taylor, Tr. at (781) 259-8800 with questions. For more information, please visit any branch of the Pima County Public Library and search the grants databases using the foundation's name or use the free Foundation Finder to review past 990 filings from your office.
Education & Literacy

STEM for K-12

Deadline: March 15, 2012 

The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation supports K-12 public and private schools with their STEM Innovation Grants. These grants are designed to support K-12 teachers and schools in their efforts to develop, improve or expand innovative instructional programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Foundation will support schools in locations where they have a company presence, including Tucson and Sahuarita. 

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Education for Economically Disadvantaged Children

Deadline: To be determined for 2013

The Brabson Library & Educational Foundation provides grants for educating children, especially the economically disadvantaged. They have also supported teacher education programs in the past. Music education has also been supported in the past. Previous grants have ranged from $500 to $30,000. 

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Education for Children 

Deadline: None

The Del E. Webb Foundation provides grants for medical services, research and education. Recently funded grants have ranged from $5,000 to $250,000. Recent successful education grants have focused on after-school tutoring, encouraging healthy behaviors in schools, and libraries. 

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Support for College Prep Schools & Higher Ed Architectural Programs 

Deadline: None

The Elisha-Bolton Foundation offers support to college preparatory schools and to institutions of higher education, with a historical interest in architectural programs. Past grants have ranged between $1,000 and $20,000. To apply for funding, submit a 1-2 page letter and a copy of your organization's IRS determination letter to 1111 Superior Ave., Ste. 700, Cleveland, OH 44114. 

For more information, please visit any branch of the Pima County Public Library and search the grants databases using the foundation's name or use the free Foundation Finder to review past 990 filings from your office.

Have a terrific week!
  
Sincerely,



Kassy Rodeheaver

Librarian, Grants & Nonprofit Info Center

Pima County Public Library

In This Issue
Art & Music for the Disadvantaged
Support for Composer/Community Collaborations
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Cultural Grants
Musical Performing Arts
STEM for K-12
Education for Economically Disadvantaged Children
Education for Children
Support for College Prep Schools & Higher Ed Architectural Programs
 
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The mission of the Grants & Nonprofit Information Center is to provide information resources for nonprofit and community organizations to assist them in fulfilling their missions. You can visit us on the 3rd floor of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library in downtown Tucson.

 

Kassy Rodeheaver is the supervisor of the Grants & Nonprofit Info Center and has been a part of the Tucson nonprofit community since 2007.

 

Contact her by sending an email to grantsinfocenter@pima.gov.

 

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