Carnahan Jackson Humanities Fund

Proposal

2012-13 Funding

Last year, eight grants were awarded ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. See a list of grants awarded during the previous cycle>>

Through a Carnahan-Jackson Humanities Fund grant to Theatre and Dance Professor Helen Myers, the Jon Lehrer Dance Company is giving master classes this fall and coming spring on campus.

History of the Fund

David H. Carnahan and the Carnahan-Jackson Foundation of Jamestown, N.Y., established the fund

Created in 1993

Supports proposals that enrich the cultural life of the college and the community

Funded activities should have major impact on the campus and region

Committee

University President Virginia Horvath appoints the committee to review proposals and make awards

Current members are Karl Boelter, John Kijinski, Barbara Kittle, Janet Knapp, Rich Ryan, and Karen West

For further information, contact us:

Karen West
Senior Director of Development

Richard Ryan
Associate Director of Development

Apply for a 2013-'14 grant

$18,000 available for events taking place during three semesters:

Spring 2013
Fall 2013
Spring 2014

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, email the Faculty Student Association.

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:

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

Review and awards process:

Supplemental information may be requested after the initial review
Awards will be announced by December 14, 2012

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