Grants

Gator Girl is unleashed upon visitors at the Halsey Institute in CharlestonWe focus in land conservation and artistic vitality in two geographic regions.

We work collaboratively with grantees to create lasting results. Because some issues are complex, we are prepared to work on them over several years.

 


Before you submit a proposal

We recommend you review the Programs section to ensure your proposal is relevant to our mission and regions. Because our guidelines and application forms vary by program and geographic area, carefully review the grant guidelines for Artistic Vitality and Land Conservation. We do not accept letters of intent (LOIs), so please call if you have any questions before submitting a complete proposal.


Deadlines

Proposals are reviewed at the foundation’s March, July and November board meetings. From application to decision, the process typically takes about four months. Your complete proposal must be submitted online by midnight Central Time on the following deadlines:

Friday, April 6, 2012 for review in July 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012 for review in November 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012 for review in March 2013


Questions? Please Contact Us!

Whether you are a first-time or returning grantseeker, we strongly encourage you to contact us before applying:
Arthur Pearson - Director, Chicago Program at 312-977-2709
John Sands - Director, Lowcountry Program at 843-651-3793

If you have a question about the proposal process, please contact Susan Clark, Grants Manager, at 312-977-2705.

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