In order to respond better to the planning cycles of arts organizations, the Metcalf Foundation will be considering Strategic Initiative applications in winter and summer of 2008. That means that there will be a new deadline for intake of Letters of Interest to the Strategic Initiative program – December 17, 2007.
Successful applicants to the Strategic Initiative program will be funded by the Foundation for a three-year period to implement a strategic course of action that would not be possible under normal budgetary circumstances. The program is open to professional theatre, dance, music, and opera organizations, based in Toronto, with annual operating budgets under $3 million. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Michael Jones, Arts Program Director, to discuss their proposals in advance.
Full application guidelines, including requirements for the Letter of Interest to the Strategic Initative program, are available for download at the Foundation’s website, http://www.metcalffoundation.com.
The 2008 deadlines for all of the Performing Arts programs at the Metcalf Foundation are listed below. Please also note the change to the traditional timing of the Senior Artists & Administrators program.
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR 2008
(all dates are 2008 unless marked)
Strategic Initiatives – Round 1
Letter of Interest deadline: December 17, 2007
Foundations extends invitation to apply: December 21, 2007
Full Application deadline: January 28
Grant notification: March 10
Strategic Initiatives – Round 2
Letter of Interest deadline: March 31
Foundations extends invitation to apply: April 7
Full Application deadline: May 5
Grant notification: June 23
Professional Development: Internships – Round 1
Application deadline: April 28
Grant notification: June 23
Professional Development: Internships – Round 2
Application deadline: October 20
Grant notification: December 15
Professional Development: Senior Artists & Administrators (one round only)
Application deadline: June 19
Grant notification: October 6
