Proposals are requested for the 2009-2010 series of the Carnahan-Jackson Humanities Fund
Total Funds Available: $20,000 for events in Spring 2009, Fall 2009, and Spring 2010
Funded activities will result in cultural enrichment for the campus and community, include a significant element of community involvement, and benefit more than one campus constituency.
Examples of past awards:
- Visiting artist, scholar, performer
- Artist, poet, or novelist in residence
- Sponsorship of an on-campus event by a touring group or individual
- Matching funds for a larger grant in keeping with Fund objectives
- Students coming to campus to experience an on-campus presentation
Proposals should include:
- Purpose of activity proposed
- How the activity will address the specific goals of the fund (for goals, download RFP at top right)
- Firm schedules or specific timetable for events
- Budget (budgets should be realistic and constructed carefully)
- Facilities availability and any associated costs: For Williams Center, consult Michael E. Lemieux, Director of Campus Life; for Rockefeller Arts Center, consult Jefferson Westwood, Director of Rockefeller Arts Center; for College Lodge or food services, consult the Faculty Student Association Administration.
Proposal Length:
- No more than three pages (not including the required cover sheet, available for download at top right)
Submit to:
- Carnahan Jackson Humanities Fund Committee, Fredonia College Foundation, 272 Central Avenue
Deadline:
- Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
Review and awards process:
- Supplemental information may be requested after the initial review
- Awards will be announced by December 15, 2008
Requirements for advertising
- All advertising, printed programs and other communications materials prepared for the event should acknowledge support by the Fredonia College Foundation's Carnahan-Jackson Humanities Fund
Final Report
- Award winners will be required to submit a final report of up to 3 pages including a final budget, participation levels and other outcomes. Subsequent proposals will not be considered by the committee unless final reports from previous Carnahan-Jackson Humanities Fund awards have been completed and submitted
- Due no later than six weeks after the completion of the project
- Include attachments of programs, posters or other materials generate