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Fresno Regional Foundation offers $120,000 for Arts and Culture in the San Joaquin Valley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 7, 2013

Media Contacts:  

Dan DeSantis, Chief Executive Officer, 559-226-5600 x101; [email protected]

Natalie Garcia, Program Officer, 559-226-5600 x104, 559-301-8224 (cell); [email protected]

Fresno Regional Foundation offers $120,000 for

Arts and Culture in the San Joaquin Valley

Arts and culture activities supporting student success urged to apply.

Fresno, CA The Fresno Regional Foundation (FRF) is accepting applications for its 2013 Arts and Culture Grant Cycle. The Fresno Regional Foundation serves a dynamic and multicultural population. It is important that the Community Benefit Organizations (CBOs) we support are aware of and sensitive to the diversity of the Central Valley. Therefore, FRF will fund programs that:

Support culturally relevant art forms that reflect and serve the Central San Joaquin Valley’s diverse population.

Support arts and culture activities that engage underserved communities.

Support arts and culture activities that improve achievement in core academic competencies such as literacy, math, and science for preschool to 12th grade students.

Grant Amounts and Duration

Of the $120,000 available, $35,000 is earmarked for those organizations whose offices are located within the City of Fresno. One grant of $50,000 may be awarded for a collaborative project. Remaining grant amounts range from $5,000 to $25,000. Funding will be awarded for a one-year period.

To be considered for grants, applicants must submit an Organization Profile Form online by February 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The grant application deadline is March 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information about grant guidelines, information sessions, and how to apply, please contact Program Officers Sandra Flores and Natalie Garcia at 559-226-5600 or click here.

About the Fresno Regional Foundation

Founded in 1966, FRF improves the quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley through philanthropy. It serves Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Tulare and Kings counties. 

FRF is the trusted link between donors and organizations investing in permanent, high-impact solutions for the San Joaquin Valley. The Foundation holds assets of nearly $60 million and awarded $6 million in grants in 2012. 

For more information about the Fresno Regional Foundation, please visit www.fresnoregfoundation.org or call 559-226-5600.

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