The College of Fine Arts Small Grants Program

Thanks to the generosity of donors to the College of Fine Arts a series of grants will be available this year. The grants program is designed to further the mission and vision of the College of Fine Arts by supporting unique opportunities for CFA students, faculty, staff and administration to enrich educational experiences and promote quality teaching.

These funds are awarded four times a year to applicants who have submitted complete applications by the appropriate deadline. Apply early. Except in very unusual circumstances applications must be received by a minimum of TWO months before the start of the project. Grants average between $500 and $1,000 with a maximum of $5,000. The grant process is a competitive one and funds are limited. It is expected that applicants will have significant financial support from other sources. First priority will be given to proposals which advance the mission of the College. First-time applicants and unique collaborations will receive preference over repeat submissions by past recipients.

Example of projects the COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Grants Program may support include:

• Opportunities for students, staff and tenure-track faculty to represent the UA at workshops or events
• Travel for students and student ensembles being honored or invited to regional or national exhibitions, conference, and competitions
• Visiting professionals, artists, or scholars
• Opportunities for faculty or staff to develop new skills in technology or new areas of teaching expertise
• Seed money for new program initiatives or interdisciplinary projects that support strategic objectives of the College
• Staff training

Examples of projects the COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Grants Program will not support:

• Faculty travel, research, publication, or attendance at conferences
• Expenses related to individual exhibitions or performances
• Funding requests for materials, equipment or personnel that should be funded out of School/Departmental budgets
• Student travel EXCEPT as described above
• Expenses related to a Master’s thesis project

Gifts to the COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Grants awards are from the following sources:

• The Dean’s Fund for Excellence. Created in 1992, this fund is supported by income from the Endowed Fund for Excellence and annual contributions by Medici Circle donors, a group of special friends committed to supporting excellence in the College of Fine Arts
• The Bank One Visiting Artist Professorship Award. This fund was established in 1989 by then Valley National Bank in order to provide support for outstanding visiting artists and scholars.
• Other gifts which may be made from time to time.

Recipients of grants will be expected to file a brief report on the use of the funds and may be asked to perform or speak at a Medici Circle event. Failure to file a report will cause applicant to be ineligible for future grants.

Awardees will be notified approximately three weeks after the deadline.

Graduate Student eligibility: College of Fine Arts graduate students may receive only one Small Grant per Academic Year.

Proceed to the Small Grants application.

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