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The Mertz Gilmore Dance Research Grants, administered by Staten Island Arts, offer crucial support to dance artists, collectives, and nonprofits at various career stages. This grant program is specifically designed to foster the research and development of new dance works. While the overall mission of Staten Island Arts is not explicitly detailed, this grant aligns with a broader goal of supporting artistic creation and addressing specific challenges within the local arts community, particularly the lack of venues for dance presentations in Staten Island. The grants aim to alleviate these significant challenges by focusing on the foundational stages of creative development, thereby contributing to the vitality of the local dance scene. The primary target beneficiaries of these grants are individual dancers, choreographers, dance collectives, and dance nonprofits who are residents of Staten Island and are at least 18 years old, and not full-time students. The impact goals are centered on enabling the creation of new dance work. By providing funding for the research and development phase, the program seeks to empower artists to explore innovative ideas and bring new projects to fruition, ultimately enriching the cultural landscape of Staten Island. The program's priorities and focuses are clear: to support the development of new dance works that are either undeveloped or in their early stages. Crucially, the grants explicitly exclude funding for work that has already been presented. This emphasis ensures that the funds are directed towards novel creative endeavors. The grants are designed to alleviate challenges related to the lack of presentation venues by focusing on development, rather than presentation costs. Ineligible activities include capital improvements, fundraising events, scholarships, juror fees, prizes, lobbying expenses, and entertainment, reinforcing the program's dedication to direct artistic creation. The expected outcomes include the successful research and development of new dance works by Staten Island-based dance artists and organizations. While specific measurable results are not detailed, the program implicitly aims for an increase in the quantity and quality of new dance pieces being created in the borough. Awards are set at $7,500 per artist, indicating a significant investment in individual creative processes. The underlying strategic priority is to strengthen the dance community in Staten Island by nurturing artistic talent and supporting the creation of original work from its nascent stages. The theory of change seems to be that by providing dedicated funding for early-stage development, artists will be better equipped to overcome resource limitations and contribute new, innovative dance to the community.

Grant Opportunity: Classroom Grants Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: For more information and to apply, visit the grant application website at https://powerofgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/grant-classroom-example.pdf. Award Details: Classroom grants provide funding up to $1,000 for materials to enhance the classroom environment and improve students' learning abilities. The funds can also be used for COVID-19 relief efforts, including technology support, cleaning and sanitation supplies, and mental health needs for students and educators. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations partnering with local school systems that meet the grant criteria may apply. Schools must have an overall financial need, which is determined if 50% or more of its full-time students receive free or reduced-price lunches or if the school is a Title I school. Applicants must indicate the specific intended use of the grant money and estimate how many students will be affected. Nonprofits working with schools to address mental health needs must collaborate with the school to complete the application. Application Cycles: - Cycle 1: Application opens on February 12, 2024, and closes on February 23, 2024. - Cycle 2: Application opens on September 16, 2024, and closes on September 27, 2024. Evaluation Process: All applications will be reviewed by the Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Classroom Grant guidelines. If necessary modifications are required, schools will be notified before the deadline. Applications submitted on the last day cannot be modified if there are any issues. Intended Use of Grants: Classroom grants can be used for various purposes such as supplies for classroom improvement (e.g., library books, basic school supplies), school library materials (e.g., headphones, multimedia equipment), and COVID-19 related support (e.g., mental health services, distance learning adaptation). Grants can also fund sanitation supplies to ensure clean and safe environments for students. However, these grants do not apply to athletic or arts programs. For support in athletic or arts\

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