Our 2022 proposal deadlines are Friday, April 1 and Friday, July 29.
If you’re a returning organization, application links are sent to your grantee portal account. Please make sure to update us of any staff changes.
If you’re a new organization or have a new project, please contact the appropriate program person before starting an application.
Links to the application portal are below.
We have migrated to a new portal. If you’re a returning organization and unsure of your login, please contact Clover in Chicago or Ame in the Lowcountry (info below). If you’re new, please create an account.
For reference, download a copy of the application.
Returning to an application in progress? Click below to log back into the portal.
We have migrated to a new portal. If you’re new, please create an account. If you’re a returning organization and unsure of your login, please contact Clover in Chicago or Ame in the Lowcountry (info below). Be sure to complete the final report in your online account, due at the same time as your proposal, so they can be reviewed concurrently.
For reference, download a copy of the application.
Returning to an application in progress? Click below to log back into the portal.
Broadening Narratives is by invitation only. Please contact the GDDF office in your region to start a conversation.
For reference, download a copy of the application.
Returning to an application in progress? Click below to log back into the portal.
All grant requirements and due dates are listed in your grant award letter (sent via email) and forms are posted to the portal 6 weeks in advance, with email reminders sent to the main contacts for the account and the grant.
We have migrated to a new portal. Information on setting up your account and logging in will be sent in advance of your next report or application deadline.
If you have any questions, please contact us. In Chicago, please email Clover Morell. In the Lowcountry, please email Ame Holcombe.
ARTISTIC VITALITY grantees are eligible for Cash Reserve Challenge (CRC) grants, but they are by invitation only. For many groups the key to expanding programming, innovating, taking risk requires financial stability. Those of our arts partners that meet certain criteria may be eligible to receive a matching grant of up to $25,000 to help them establish operational reserve funds. You must:
If you have a question about CRCs…
In Chicago, contact Ellen Placey Wadey, Chicago Senior Program Officer, at 312.977.2707.
In the Lowcountry, call the office at 843.972.7187
In addition to its regular grantmaking, we provide bridge financing (loans and lines of credit) and credit enhancements (letters of credit and guarantees) to non-profit organizations. These bank-like instruments are known as program-related investments or PRIs. Historically, the Foundation has made PRIs to land conservation groups in both regions, but we are open to making PRIs within our arts and collections mission areas as well. Our goal is to educate and empower our borrowers to accelerate the pace of their work.
