Deadline: Friday, September 24, 2010
NYFA, NYSCA
Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS) Deadline:
September 24, 2010
Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS) provides grants designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of specific, unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career. These are $200-$1,500 grants for forthcoming opportunities (not necessarily projects) that are distinct from an artist's ongoing work.
Please note that you may now request a maximum amount of up to $1,500 for your SOS opportunity. There will also be a total of two SOS deadlines this year.
The next deadline is September 24, 2010. This deadline is for opportunities occurring between November 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011.
To apply:
1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a full-time resident for the past year of one of the participating New York State counties (see step 3 or page 6 of the application. NOTE: SOS is NOT available to residents of the 5 boroughs of New York City). Applicants cannot be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program at the time of application.
2. Complete the application by downloading the PDF: http://www.nyfa.org/level3.asp?id=49&fid=1&sid=21
3. Submit the application to your regional SOS administrator: http://www.nyfa.org/level3.asp?id=48&fid=1&sid=21
About the panel:
The panel will look for a specific, unique opportunity that is likely to advance your career. This should be an opportunity that is new in relation to your career thus far, and you should clearly explain the benefit of participation in the opportunity. Examples of fundable and non-fundable activities are included on page 2 of the application.
To learn more about SOS, visit NYFA's website at nyfa.org/sos. Additional pages regarding SOS can be accessed by clicking on headings in the grey bar on the left side of the page. You may also contact Catharine Kendall Hannoosh if you have specific questions.
Catharine Kendall Hannoosh
Officer, Web Technology and Strategic Opportunity Stipends
New York Foundation for the Arts
20 Jay Street, Suite 740
New York, NY 11201
(212) 366-6900 x 224
(212) 366-1778 fax
ckendallhannoosh@nyfa.org
Strategic Opportunity Stipends are administered by NYFA with leadership support from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.
