Northlands Storytelling Network

Northlands Storytelling Network is a charitable, educational organization dedicated to encouraging and expanding storytelling in ways that allow all people to understand and share the benefits of this art.

Northlands Storytelling Network's motto is "Nurturing Storytelling - Linking Storytellers"

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 will be accepted year-round
Deadline dates are: March 5th, August 5th, October 5th, December 5th
Applications received by the deadline dates will be reviewed at the following board meeting

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

Grants and loans must be consistent with Northlands goals.
Project proposals may be accepted in full or part.
Loan repayment to Northlands is expected within 60 days of the completion of the event or project.
Grant and loan amounts available for annual disbursement, will be established during the November board meeting.
A proposed budget must be submitted to Northlands as part of the Application Process.
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.
Reapplication may be considered, but first-time applicants will be given priority.
Recipients must submit an article about the event or project by May 31st for possible publication in the Annual Northlands Journal.

Guidelines

Completely fill out the Grant and Loan 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 loan or 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 or loans 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.
... build community through stories.
... involve new storytelling venues, and/or new storytelling group events.