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The Rudolf Nureyev® Dance Foundation | |
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Frequently Asked Questions - 1. What type of project is the Foundation interested in funding?
2. How much should I ask for in my proposal? First, compile a realistic budget for your proposed project. The amount requested should be based upon a percentage of the budget that relates to artistic and educational purposes, such as dance teachers, visiting artists, choreographer/license fees, dancers' salaries, staging fees, royalties, costumes and sets. Administrative costs should be left out of the equation. 3. When will I hear from the Foundation? The Board of Directors of the Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation meet once a year, generally in September or October, to review proposals received throughout the year. Responses are mailed shortly thereafter. 4. If my proposal is rejected, should I submit another proposal? You may apply to the Foundation as often as you wish. 5. How can I make my proposal more interesting to the Foundation? It is difficult to advise you how to make a compelling grant application. The Board is looking for new and original approaches to dance presentation, new choreography, and exciting revivals of classic ballets, especially those choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev to expand the role of the male dancer. Scholarships are also important as they provide young dancers with the opportunity to study dance, where ever they may live and help them find an expressive outlet. The Board is seeking new ways to bring to the attention of the public the importance of keeping our dance heritage alive and fresh, through television, dance film series, lectures and dance presentation at schools and universities, and publications about dance. 6. If my organization has received funding in the past, should I apply for another grant? If you and your organization previously received a grant from the Foundation, you are welcome to submit a new proposal for consideration. 7. Where can I get help locating funding for dance in America? Grant seekers may continue their research into organizations that specialize in providing funds for dance in the United States through the Foundation Center and the Donors Forum of Chicago. Other sources for dance funding: |
