Community Programming Mini-Grant Application

Grant Awards up to $5,000
Application Deadline: Rolling
Program Period: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

Purpose of the Mini-Grant

The Community Programming Mini-Grant supports initiatives that align with our core themes and foster dialogue, learning, and cultural exchange within the community. We aim to empower local leaders and artists to create meaningful impact through innovative programming.

What We Are Looking For

Creative approaches to the themes of Memory, Mourning, and Migration.
Programs that engage diverse community members and encourage participation.
Scalable projects with a clear plan for execution and impact measurement.
Collaboration between local artists, educators, and community organizations.

Eligible Programming

Workshops & Education: Skill-sharing sessions, community classes, and educational seminars.

Cultural Events: Art exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and storytelling circles.

Dialogue & Community Building: Discussion groups, restorative circles, and community forums.

Who Can Apply?

Open to individual artists, community organizers, educators, and non-profit organizations committed to the values of The Elephant Free School. Applicants must demonstrate a strong connection to the community they intend to serve.

Funding Available

Funds may be used for artist fees, materials, marketing, and direct program expenses. We encourage applicants to provide a detailed budget justifying each expenditure.

Grant Tax Reporting

Grants awarded to individuals may be considered taxable income by the IRS. Grantees are responsible for any tax liabilities resulting from the receipt of these funds.

The Elephant Free School will issue a Form 1099-NEC for grants exceeding $600 in a calendar year, as required by law. We recommend consulting a tax professional regarding your specific situation.

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Applicant Name

Organization name

Briefly describe your organization, work, or community involvement.

PROPOSED PROGRAM

Program/Project Title:

What will you offer, who will participate, and what will the experience look like?

Which programming area(s) best describe your proposal?

Workshops

Cultural Programming

Dialogue

Community Based Learning

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Who will participate in the program?

Approximately how many people do you expect to serve?

What need or opportunity does this program address in your community?

What do you hope participants will learn, experience, or take away from the program?

PROJECT PLAN

Proposed program date(s):

Who will facilitate or lead the program?

BUDGET

Amount Requested:

Facilitator/Artist/Speaker Compensation

Program Supplies

Food/Hospitality

Outreach/Promotion

Participant Support

Documentation

Other

Briefly explain how the grant funds will be used.

PARTNERSHIPS

Are you partnering with another organization, artist, educator, or community group?

Yes

If yes, please identify the partner(s) and describe their role:

EVALUATION & SUCCESS

How will you know the program was successful? Examples may include attendance, participant feedback, completed projects, community stories, surveys, or other measures.

How will you document or share the impact of the program with The Elephant Free School?

GRANTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

AIf selected for funding, the applicant agrees to:

Use grant funds for the approved program
Deliver the proposed programming during the agreed-uponperiod
Acknowledge The Elephant Free School as a funding partner
Provide basic documentation of the program
Share participant/community impact when appropriate
Provide a brief final report and budget reconciliation
Provide any tax information required for grant reporting

Understand that grant funds may be taxable income and that the

recipient is responsible for any applicable tax obligations.

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and that the requested funds will be used for the proposed community programming.

I understand that grant funds may be taxable income and that The Elephant Free School may issue a Form 1099 when required by applicable law. I understand that I am responsible for determining and fulfilling my own tax obligations associated with any grant received.

Applicant Name:

Title, if applicable:

Signature

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