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ArtsCONNECT supports performing arts touring projects collaboratively developed by presenters working together in the mid-Atlantic region. The tours include performances as well as complementary engagement activities designed to create greater understanding or connections between artists, audiences, and communities. Three or more located in the mid-Atlantic region who partner to present the same artist/company during the project period can each receive up to 50% subsidy for that artist/company’s compensation plus support for other eligible project expenses. Projects that demonstrate clear mission impact, strong artistry, well-rounded community and artist engagements, and thoughtful and inclusive efforts to engage audiences systemically underserved by the arts are encouraged to apply. | Deadline: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | More information and application.

Folk & Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants fund projects that support the vitality of traditional arts and cultures in the mid-Atlantic region. Non-profit organizations in DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, USVI, PR, or WV may apply for $1,000 to $7,000 grants. A 1:1 match is required. | Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025. | More information and application.

The Brabson Family Foundation supports bold and innovative ideas in education, sciences, and the arts in the United States. Successful grant applications demonstrate a novel or unique idea and clearly define the problem and proposed solution. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and organizations under the umbrella of another 501(c)(3) nonprofit are eligible to apply. Examples of past grants are available on the Foundation’s website. | Application deadline: March 1, annually

The William Penn Foundation invites proposals for teaching artist training programs. The foundation seeks to support programs for teaching artists in the Philadelphia region to professional development, network-building, and learning opportunities. Arts and culture 501(c)(3) organizations, arts education organizations, community-based organizations, schools and educational institutions, and other types of public-serving groups are eligible to apply. Philadelphia-area projects will be prioritized, but projects in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, and the City of Camden, NJ will also be considered. | Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 | More information and application.

The AARP Purpose Prize award supports AARP's mission by honoring extraordinary nonprofit founders 50 and older who tap into the power of life experience to build a better future for us all. Up to five winners will receive $75,000 for their organizations. Winners also have access to yearlong individualized supports to help further their organizational goals. Examples of current supports include one-on-one leadership coaching for founders, data and evaluation consulting, succession planning, prospectus development, social media and branding support, and more. | Deadline: February 28, 2025 | Rules and application.

The National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program helps under-resourced U.S. schools and students to discover and explore parks, historic sites, public lands, and waters. Title I, pre-K through 12 classrooms in the U.S., including U.S. territories, are eligible to apply for grants of up to $1,000 for in-park experiences. Funding can be used towards program fees, transportation costs, stewardship supplies, and any other materials needed for a robust learning experience. This grant is designed to be student-driven; teachers may submit the application on behalf of their class, but direct student involvement in the application is required. In addition, all applications must include a stewardship element and a park-themed educational component that focuses on either outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyles, environmental education/science, or history. | Deadline: February 7, 2025 | More information and application.

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Call for Proposals to Community-Based Archives will provide general operating support grants to community-based archives in the United States, including U.S. territories. The focus is on community-based archives that represent and serve communities marginalized due to oppression. These organizations gather and share materials as members of under-documented communities to preserve and celebrate their collective histories. Grants may support operational costs, collections care, and programming activities. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Indian tribes are eligible to apply. Applicants must have an archive or an archiving initiative with an annual operating budget of at least $12,500 and no more than $1 million. | Deadline: March 12, 2025 | More information and application.

The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers financial and technical support to community-serving historic houses of worship across the United States. Matching grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 are available for significant capital projects addressing urgent repair needs, improving accessibility, or making vacant or underused space usable for community outreach. Eligible properties must have been originally built to be a house of worship, be owned by an active community of faith, be occupied by a congregation that is community-minded and serves nonmembers, and possess historical, cultural, or architectural value or be listed on or be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Submissions are particularly encouraged from congregations that illuminate a unique or overlooked aspect of American history, as well as for historic sacred places of importance to historically and contemporaneously underrepresented communities. | Deadline: Applications will be accepted from January 10 to March 3, 2025 | More information and application.

Through the 1954 Project initiative, CAFE Group awards $1 million unrestricted grants to leaders and their organizations advancing educational equity for Black students and communities in the United States. The program is designed for leaders with a proven track record of success in education that are ready to scale their impact through solutions in the following areas: innovation in teaching and learning, with a focus on effective, equitable, and culturally affirming education models that center on Black students and ultimately serve all students; diversity in education, with a focus on increasing the number of Black educators and leaders; and pathways to economic mobility, with a focus on strengthening pathways from education to career to increase Black students' and families' economic mobility. In addition to the grants, selected leaders, known as Luminaries, receive leadership development support and membership in a network driving systemic change. ​Applicants should demonstrate proximity, lived expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing equity for Black students and communities most impacted by systemic inequities in education. | Deadline: February 23, 2025, for eligibility forms | More information and application.

The Heritage Site Protection program seeks assistance in the protection and management of significant cultural resources on public lands. This initiative aims to foster co-stewardship between USDA Forest Service and historic preservation-focused partners to assist the agency in managing, preserving, and sharing history for public enjoyment and professional use. | Deadline: February 7, 2025 | More information.