Applications Guidelines

Requests may be submitted in letter or short proposal form. They must be concise (no more that two pages), typewritten on the organization's letterhead and signed by the chief executive office, board chair or an authorized, ranking staff member. Please keep in mind that the resources of the Foundation are limited and that the majority of grants are in the $1000.00 range.

Priorities

What We Fund

• Not-for profit, IRS tax-exempt, national, regional, state and local dance service and certain other organizations (e.g., festivals, councils, alliances, associations, guilds, art centers) whose programs and activities have a broad and significant impact on the field
• Unusual and imaginative efforts which clearly demonstrate and promote the value of the art form in all of its manifestations -- ballet, modern, avant-garde, ethnic, show-dance, jazz, tap
• Programs or projects which bring together different interest groups to share information, strengthen management practices, solve common problems, and improve communications
• Special pilot projects which meet clearly identified and unmet needs, and which have the potential to provide a model for the field

What We Do Not Fund

• Individual dance companies, dancers, choreographers, dance schools or teachers
• Organizations for which dance does not appear to be a program priority
• Programs or projects which do not have an immediate and substantial impact on American dance and dancers
• Programs or projects which lack a sound overall design, a realistic plan of action, and convincing evidence of strong management and fiscal responsibility
• Endowments, cash reserves or capital fund drives
  

The Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation will consider requests for program, project and general operating support only. It does not provide in-kind, technical or consulting assistance to the field.

Applications should include:

• The amount of money requested
• The specific dance needs to be met
• A brief description of the program or project, its purpose, and how, when and to what extent the specific American dance audience or constituency will be served
  

Important Notes

• Please keep application packages small and proposals short and to the point.
• Include only the most pertinent back-up information and do not send videotapes or other promotional materials.
• YOU MUST INCLUDE A COMPLETED APPLICATION COVER FORM WITH YOUR SUBMISSION.