HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT How can I or my organization apply for funding from the Tyson Fund for Creative Arts Therapies? We prefer that you submit application materials via email. To apply for funding, email application materials to christopherbandini@tysonfund.org. You may also submit an application by mail to: Florence Tyson Fund for Creative Arts Therapies The letter should be 3-5 pages long, and should describe the individual or organization that is applying for funding, the need for funding, and the way in which the proposed project will advance the work that was begun by Florence Tyson and is carried forward her colleagues in the field of creative arts therapy. Proof of non-profit status, such as 501c(3) is required for funding. An indication of other funding or organization resources for the project should also be included. The deadline for letters of application is August 1. Grants are always awarded in Late October/Early November. What is the average size of the grant that will be awarded by the Tyson Fund? The Fund normally awards grants of between $3,000 and $10,000. What are examples of projects that might be funded? The Board and advisors to the Board have identified several types of projects that will be considered. Among these are scholarships to provide creative arts therapies for patients with significant need; funding for workshops or symposia for professionals who provide therapy for psychiatric patients in the community; funding of educational materials to advance practice in the field of community-based music therapy. Now that I submitted an application, when will I be notified? Due to the large number of applications received, we will only notify the winners of awards and we cannot respond to requests regarding the status of applications. Winners will be notified by November 1. |