Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers

The Arts and Education Council, in collaboration with Maritz, is introducing a unique funding opportunity called The Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers that gives grants to individual schools and non-profit organizations to help engage students in being creative. The Fund will, for the first time, give teachers the opportunity to apply directly for funding with individual schools or school districts serving as fiscal agents. The Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers will support educational programs, with grants ranging between $500 and $5,000, which link art with curriculum to enhance students’ learning. Priority funding will be given to projects that introduce new art mediums to students.

Grants will be made only for programs that take place in the St. Louis bi-state area (Missouri: Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, St. Louis City and County, St. Charles, Warren and Washington.  Illinois: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair) from September 30, 2010 to June 15, 2011

2010 Maritz Grant Criteria and Instructions (Word)
2010 Maritz Grant Criteria and Instructions (PDF)

2010 Maritz Grant Application (Word)
2010 Maritz Grant Application (PDF)

2010 Maritz Grant Budget Worksheet (Excel)

All applications must be received by Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Grant announcements will be made by September 30, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Rowe Jennings.





Kresge Arts in St. Louis, a new pilot community arts and engagement project in St. Louis that began in 2009, is now accepting applications for its second year of grants.  The program encourages residents to use art and culture as a tool to address issues in their communities. The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Michigan has enlisted the Arts and Education Council, in partnership with the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, to administer program. Kresge is investing $100,000 in the second year cycle, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.
 
The deadline for Kresge Arts in St. Louis applications has now passed.  All applications are currently being reviewed.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Rowe Jennings.

2010 AEC Project Grants

Project Grants will be made for special projects during the year 2010 in amounts ranging from $500 - $5,000, but shall not exceed 30% of project budget. To be eligible an organization, or the entity for which it is a part, must be an IRS Section 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Missouri or Illinois for one year or more and must remain a 501(c)(3) for the duration of the grant period or the grant will be forfeited. Grants will be determined by a volunteer committee of the Council.  Proposals will be judged on how well they meet the criteria below, as well as in comparison with other proposals submitted.

The deadline for 2010 AEC Project Grant applications has now passed.  All applications are currently being reviewed.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Rowe Jennings.

2010 AEC Operating Support Grants

Operating Support Grants will be made for special projects during the year 2010 in amounts ranging from $7,500 - $50,000, but shall not exceed 10% of annual budget. To be eligible an organization, or the entity for which it is a part, must be an IRS Section 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Missouri or Illinois for one year or more and must remain a 501(c)(3) for the duration of the grant period or the grant will be forfeited. Grants will be made based on their individual merit. The Operating Support Committee will review the applications with presentations to the committee.

The deadline for 2010 AEC Operating Support Grant applications has now passed.  All applications are currently being reviewed.  If you have any questions, please contact Susan Rowe Jennings.

For more information on all grant programs, contact Susan Rowe Jennings.