Grants - Eligibility Requirements - The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation

Overview

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation provides grants to members of the University of Pennsylvania community, including students, faculty, staff, departments, programs, and centers. Applicants must have a current affiliation with Penn that is anticipated to extend through the completion of any funded project, or have sought special permission from their department, program, or center. An exception exists for students who may apply in their final year and complete supported projects post-graduation.

Grant Types

• Student Grants: Eligible to currently enrolled students (individual undergraduate/graduate and student groups)
• Artist Residency Grants: Eligible to departments, programs, and centers
• Community Partnerships Grants: For Penn community members collaborating with community arts/civic organizers or non-profit organizations (no for-profit businesses as primary partner)
• Curricular Support Grants: For non-standing faculty only (must be teaching relevant course within two academic years)
• Independent Creative Production Grants: For faculty and staff members supporting independent, practice-based projects
• Project Support Grants: For departments, programs, centers, faculty, and staff supporting arts and humanities engagement
• Rolling Grants: Support projects outside the annual cycle (one per applicant per year)

Important Notes

• Grant awards must be disbursed to a Penn department, program, or center serving as the Fiscal Conduit
• Refer to published guidelines for grant fund disbursement information

Contact

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation grant opportunities and eligibility requirements may change from year to year. Email Sachs Program Associate Director Chloe Reison with any questions.