Mission/ Giving Statement: The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry perpetuates the art of poetry. The Foundation promotes poetry in American culture and encourages grant proposals that expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society.
Grantmaking Program Areas: Developing the Poetry Audience; Uses of Poetry
Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:
Developing the Poetry Audience: Organizations applying in this category should indicate who the target audience will be. Please describe previous programming the organization has successfully completed. Past programming has included documentary film production, dramatic presentations, school poetry programs, reading series, conferences, and seminars.
Uses of Poetry: Programs that use poetry for the greater public good. Model programs or curriculums that can be transferred to and used by other organizations are preferred. Past programs have focused on youth-at-risk, hospital and therapeutic programs, minorities, people with disabilities, prison programs, curriculum development, and documentary films.
Type of Funding/ Funding Restrictions: Organizations may apply for grant support from $1,000 to $10,000 for a maximum of three years. The Foundation does not support: Indirect costs for grant administration; Endowment funds; Capital improvements; or General operating expenses.
Application Instructions: LOI instructions available online.
