Demystifying the grant application process featuring Melody Hernandez (Nonprofit Grant Consultant), Margo Melcon (Zellerbach Family Foundation) and Jonell Molina, Ed.D. (SF Arts Commission). This workshop is designed to provide artists with an overview of the grant application process and offer tips for crafting successful grant proposals.
During this workshop, our panel of experienced grant writers and reviewers will cover the following topics:
Understanding the grant landscape: We will discuss the different types of grants available to artists, including government grants, private foundation grants, and individual donor grants.
Crafting a compelling grant proposal: Our panelists will provide tips for writing a successful grant proposal, including how to effectively communicate your artistic vision, how to present your experience and qualifications, and how to create a realistic budget.
Q&A session: We will reserve time at the end of the workshop for questions from the audience. Our panelists will be available to answer any questions you have about the grant application process and offer personalized advice on specific grant questions.
By the end of this workshop, participants will have a solid understanding of the grant application process and be equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to craft successful grant proposals. We look forward to helping you secure the funding you need to take your artistic practice to the next level!
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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Jonell Molina:
Jonell T. Molina (he/him/his) is a Program Officer in the Community Investments Department with the San Francisco Arts Commission. As a 2nd generation Filipino-American and son of immigrants, he focuses on providing quality guidance, support, and access to resources/services/events through collaboration with community stakeholders.
Link and/or contact info:
SFAC Grants Page- Grants | San Francisco Arts Commission (sfartscommission.org)
Apply to be an SFAC Grant Panelist: Call for Grant Panelists | San Francisco Arts Commission (sfartscommission.org)
2023-2024 Grant Review Panel Scores: San Francisco Arts Commission (sfartscommission.org)
Contact Email: jonell.molina@sfgov.org
Margot Melcon:
Margot Melcon (she/her) joined the Zellerbach Family Foundation in 2015 and manages the arts and culture grantmaking portfolio - including the Community Arts program - where she works to create an equitable, responsive, and accessible relationship in community with Bay Area artists. Prior to joining the foundation, she worked with nonprofit arts organizations for 20 years as a dramaturg, producer, and arts administrator. She is also a playwright of the Christmas at Pemberley trilogy, co-written with Lauren Gunderson. She lives in San Francisco with her family.
Zellerbach Family Foundation - https://zff.org/
Community Arts - https://communityarts.zff.org/