Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists in California

The Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists offers grants to support young, high-promise performing artists in the Sacramento region, specifically targeting students from underserved communities in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. The program is designed to increase access to performing arts education and training for youth aged 8-17 who face barriers to private arts instruction, with a focus on instrumental, vocal, theater, and dance art forms. The fund seeks to create lasting partnerships between schools, local arts organizations, and teaching artists to help identify and support talented young performers who need financial assistance for continued artistic development. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in and serving the specified four-county region. Organizations must include performing arts as a significant part of their programming and have or establish a profile on the GivingEdge nonprofit database. The application period opens on October 14, 2024, and closes on November 15, 2024, with all proposals submitted through the foundation's online portal. Grant funding can be used for various elements of performing arts education, including fundamental and advanced training, experiential learning opportunities, workshops, mentorship from professional artists, and support for apprenticeships or internships. Funds may cover direct costs such as tuition, training materials, and transportation, as well as stipends for participants. However, indirect costs must not exceed 10% of the requested amount. The selection process evaluates proposals on the clarity of purpose, alignment with the organization’s mission, measurable objectives, program strategy, and fiscal responsibility. Successful applicants will be required to submit a final report detailing the use of funds.