Spring 2011 Grantmaking Cycle Already in Progress:
In March 2011, the Creative Work Fund invited letters of inquiry for projects featuring literary or traditional artists. From among ideas proposed, 52 projects were invited to submit full proposals that will be evaluated by grants review panels in fall 2011.
October 17, 2011
The Creative Work Fund will announce recipients of 2011 grants in literary arts and traditional arts.
By December 12, 2011
Before undertaking a Creative Work Fund project, artists and organizations should agree to shared responsibilities, copyright assignment, distribution rights, and royalty payments for the new work. Key participants in each selected project must prepare and sign a memorandum of understanding. Grants are paid to the collaborating 501(c) (3) organizations as soon as signed paperwork is received. The Memorandum of Understanding must be received from organizations and artists receiving award letters in October 2011 by December 10, 2011.
2013-2014 (for grants awarded in 2011)
Most Creative Work Fund projects should be completed within two years but projects of longer duration are considered without prejudice.
Final Reports
Final reports are due three months after the projected project ending date. Grantees must submit two final reports (one prepared by the artist and one by the organization) describing the project and how they used the grant funds. Final reports should document the finished projects through DVDs, videotapes, CDs, audiotapes, slides, publications, CD-ROMs, or other appropriate media.
2011-12 Grantmaking Cycle for Projects Featuring Media or Performing Artists:
December 2, 2011
Letters of inquiry must be received by 5 p.m. at The Creative Work Fund, One Lombard Street, Suite 305, San Francisco, CA 94111
February 8, 2012
Mailing of notification of organizations and artists invited to submit full proposals. Packets will include detailed instructions for applicants.
April 20, 2012
Full proposals from invited artists and organizations must be received by The Creative Work Fund, One Lombard Street, Suite 305, San Francisco, CA 94111, by 5 p.m.
June 18, 2012
Grant announcements mailed by the Creative Work Fund
June 20-September 30, 2012
Before undertaking a Creative Work Fund project, artists and organizations should agree to shared responsibilities, copyright assignment, distribution rights, and royalty payments for the new work. Key participants in each selected project must prepare and sign a memorandum of understanding. Grants are paid to the collaborating 501 (c) (3) organizations soon after signed paperwork is received. Signed letters and memoranda are due by the end of September 2012.
Final Reports
Final reports are due three months after the project ending date. Grantees must submit two final reports (one prepared by the artist and one by the organization), describing the project and how they used the grant funds. Final reports should document the finished projects through DVDs, videotapes, CDs, audiotapes, slides, publications, CD-ROMs, or other appropriate media.
2012-13 Grantmaking Cycle
In late 2012, the Creative Work Fund will invite letters of inquiry for projects in Traditional Arts or Visual Arts. Details will be announced when the Creative Work Fund receives news of continuing support from its funders.