Prana Fund Grant

The Prana Fund Grant provides up to $15,000 to support innovative projects that combine environmental education and the visual arts for children in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Special emphasis is placed on hands-on learning experiences that promote creativity and access to the arts, particularly for children from underserved communities. This initiative encourages partnerships among nonprofit organizations and schools to foster an appreciation for the natural world and artistic expression.

Grants to support projects that integrate environmental education and the visual arts through hands-on educational opportunities for children living in Charlottesville and/or Albemarle County.
The Prana Fund in the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is seeking innovative proposals from Charlottesville area nonprofit agencies or schools. Partnerships between organizations that engage in equitable practices to expand access for all children and those that promote the visual and performing arts are particularly encouraged.
Emphasis:
Many children have not had the opportunity to understand the fragility and experience the wonder of the natural world. Through this exposure, children can learn to value the environment and be good stewards. The visual arts provide an outlet for expression and learning. The combination of both can promote an important sense of self-worth and connection to the world. For these reasons, the Prana Fund seeks to provide this type of opportunity for children in the area.
Special consideration will be given to projects that incorporate hands-on learning and a multidisciplinary approach in a joyful, creative way that builds memory through alternative learning methods.
Amount of Grant:

• Funding requests up to $15,000 will be considered, though smaller proposals are welcome.

Proposals for up to three years may be considered; organizations that wish to request more than one year of funding should confer with CACF staff prior to applying.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations eligible for this award will be those:working in Charlottesville and/or Albemarle County;primarily engaging children who have traditionally experienced limited access to the arts and outdoors; andintegrating the visual or performing arts and the environment.The agency must be a 501(c) (3) public charity or government agency (such as a school) working in Charlottesville and/or Albemarle County. A majority of children served by the proposed program must be from households who qualify for free/reduced priced lunch.

Ineligibility

The Prana Fund will not support endowment campaigns, annual appeals, or awards to individuals.