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
c/o Christopher Bandini
PO Box 1531
New York, NY 10276
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.
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