The purpose of this program is to fund 20-year term endowments that advance the humanities on college and university campuses and at independent educational institutions, specifically by building the organization’s capacity in research and teaching of Western civilization, American history and government, and civics.
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Mid Atlantic Arts – CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship
This program honors and promotes the understanding of Black Appalachian storytelling traditions that embody the history, heritage, and culture of African Americans in the region. The National Association of Black Storytellers awards one Fellowship per year in each of the six eligible states: Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Mid Atlantic Arts – Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects grants fund projects that support the vitality of traditional arts and cultures in the mid-Atlantic region. Eligible project activities may include performances, public art collaborations, workshops/trainings, exhibitions, fieldwork/documentaries, and creation of new traditional work.
Mid Atlantic Arts – USArtists International
USArtists International supports in-person performances by artists from any state or territory in the U.S. at engagements at international festivals, global presenting arts markets, and other eligible engagements outside of the United States. Mid Atlantic Arts is committed to the development and expansion of both the careers and artistic goals of U.S. performers.
Mid Atlantic Arts – Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives
The program supports performing arts engagements including public performance and community engagement at small and mid-size arts and community organizations with budgets under $3 million. Mid Atlantic Arts is committed to supporting diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible programming in our region.
Mid Atlantic Arts – CALT Experiences Grants
Central Appalachia Living Traditions (CALT) Experiences grants fund public-facing projects and events in Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia that bring community members together around traditional arts and cultural knowledge.
Mid Atlantic Arts – Mid Atlantic Tours
Bring an exciting international artist to your community for a public concert and an impactful community engagement activity. Non-profit presenters located in the Mid Atlantic Arts grant-making region can book an artist from the roster and receive grant support of up to 50% of the artist fee.
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust – Program & Staff
Expanding programs and adding staff are important markers of nonprofit success. Murdock Trust grants help fund both new programs and the expansion of existing programs and may be used to cover start-up costs and/or related staff member additions.
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust – Equipment & Technology
Best practices suggest that a healthy equipment and supporting technology infrastructure is essential. Please note that with these grants, recipient organizations are responsible for 50% or greater of the purchase cost.
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust – Capital
The Murdock Trust reguarly makes grants that support construction, renovation, land purchase, and other capital projects.
Allen Family Philanthropies (Paul G. Allen Family Foundation) – Arts and Culture
Arts and cultural experiences contribute to a deeper understanding of ourselves and others, helping to foster connection and strengthen communities.
1772 Foundation – Historic Properties Redevelopment Program
HPRPs, also known as revolving funds, are proactive programs that use real estate strategies such as purchase/resale, rehabilitation, easements, options, tax credits, loans, grants, and other strategies to preserve historic buildings.
1772 Foundation – Dynamic Preservation
Grants are allocated for innovative and progressive preservation efforts, focusing on climate action and community-driven projects.
1772 Foundation – Legacy/Corrective Action
Grants are made to support partners doing direct work in geographic and topical areas to address systemic racial injustices linked to the foundation’s historical connections to slavery.
1772 Foundation – African American History
Grants are dedicated to projects that preserve and tell the stories of African American history, particularly those that are lesser-known or outside traditional historic preservation scopes.
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American Association for State and Local History Annual Meeting (AASLH)
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ALLA Australian Law Librarians’ Association Conference
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Alberta Museums Association Conference (AMA)
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