National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Introduces New Transnational Cultural Remittances Grant Program
With support from the Ford Foundation, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture has announced the introduction of a new competitive grant program.
The Transnational Cultural Remittances program is designed to increase understanding, support, and recognition of the cultural impact of continued migration of and connection between individuals in Mexico, Central America, and the United States. The program is available to individuals, collectives, and community-based organizations that are engaged in the practical exchange of culture through transnational community connections developed and maintained by culturally and economically linked communities.
The program seeks to identify exemplary cultural exchange projects that support grassroots artistic and cultural practices and strengthen social networks and economic justice across national boundaries. Projects demonstrating an ongoing connection between two or more of the following countries will be eligible for consideration to receive a competitive TCR grant in 2009 or 2010: Belize; Costa Rica; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; and United States. Artists and non-governmental organizations in any of these countries may apply. Applicants do not have to include the United States to be considered.
Grants will range from $2,000 to $20,000.
For more information and complete guidelines, visit the NALAC Web site.
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Link to Complete RFP
Primary Subject: Arts and Culture
Geographic Funding Area: National
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