Our foundation creates space for artists, space for gathering and communing, space to make art, space to share art.
The James Baker Hall Foundation provides grant funding to organizations in the Commonwealth supporting Kentucky writers. We are an operating foundation, we offer grant funding to other organizations and ourselves deliver program services directly. We recognize the value of artistic work, we believe artists should be appropriately compensated when asked to contribute their time as an artist.
Grantees
We are interested in organizations whose mission, goals, and values align with ours. We seek to identify where good work is being done and use targeted grant programs to help those doing it do even more of it. Bookstores or Libraries are likely partners for our grant profile. Our grantees are integrated into our direct James Baker Hall Book Award and Kentucky Writers On The Road (KYOTR) programs, serving as hosts for KYOTR events and providing us access to local authors.
Our regional grant programs support writers across Kentucky and require collaboration with other grantees.
“We insist on being diverse, equitable and inclusive in everything we do. Our programs must benefit everyone involved. Artists are always compensated for their work. We operate with a “win-win-win” creed in all Foundation programming.”
Grantee Profile
Grantee is normally a 501(c)(3) non-profit in support of the arts in Kentucky. Otherwise grantee must show evidence of the ability to execute the program agenda. The requirements of each location and grantee application are unique, we reserve the right to adjust a grantee profile as needed at any time.
Request for proposals (Rfp)
When:
We accept grant proposals at any time. Our budgeting is on a calendar basis, but several of our Grantees operate on an academic calendar.
Review Timing:
We will review your grant proposal within 30 days. However, we cannot guarantee when a grant will be awarded or when a program will be initiated.
RFp Format:
Submissions will be received by email with attachments as appropriate. Budget presentations may be prepared in Excel or other spreadsheet. Narrative presentations may be sent via PDF or other format.
Email:
Send submissions to: grantproposal@jamesbakerhall.org
Grant submissions FAQ
How many times may my organization apply?
There are no limitations on the frequency of application.No. James Baker Hall Foundation grants are typically determined by the scope of the project. However, grants usually range from $1,500 to $15,000 per year.
Not necessarily. The James Baker Hall Foundation will only support programs which benefit Kentucky writers, normally delivered within the commonwealth. However, the grantee organization does not necessarily need to be in Kentucky.
The Foundation does not review requests from religious organizations for religious purposes, or political entities.
