Northlands Storytellig Network

grants and loans

 

Who May Apply

  • Any Northlands Storytelling Network member

Where to Get Application

  • email for copy: info@northlands.net
  • download PDF from our Publications page
  • call for copy: 815-344-6435

Application Deadline

  • Applications are accepted four times a year. Applications due dates are:
  • February 1, 2010
  • April 1, 2010
  • August 1, 2010
  • November 1, 2010

Application Notification

  • Within 2 weeks following the board meeting at which the proposal was considered.

Amount of Request

  • You may request up to and not exceeding $1,000.

Funding Criteria

  • Grant requests must be applied for in advance of the project or event taking place.
  • Reapplication may be considered, but first-time applicants will be given priority.

Additional Requirements of Recipients

  • An evaluation, including a final budget report, must be submitted upon completion of the event or project.
  • In the event of cancellation of the event or project, the money granted by Northlands shall be repaid unless already expended for designated purpose as evidenced by receipts and any available documentation.

Guidelines

  • Completely fill out the Grant Application
  • Provide a one-page summary of your event or project, not to exceed 500 words.
  • State your event or project goals and how this grant will help you meet them. Include specific activities and plan of action.
  • State any other funding, future-funding, or in-kind funding in place, or expected.
  • Provide a proposed budget.
  • Provide copies of any additional materials supporting your event or project’s goals and objectives (limit of three).

Northlands Storytelling Network will consider awarding grants to events and projects that:

  • honor storytelling as an art form.
  • raise awareness of storytellers and storytelling
  • support storytelling, involve more than one individual, and impact the community at-large.
  • include Northlands’ membership and/or will increases Northlands’ membership
  • have an educational component.
  • allow storytellers to network and expand storytelling skills and opportunities.
  • involve new storytelling venues, and/or new storytelling group events.

Northlands Storytelling Network discourages applications that:

  • request funds to subsidize individual marketing
  • request funds to pay for education/enrichment (tuition, conference fees, etc.)
  • rely on Northlands as the sole funding source.