Grants
The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. Grants program offers financial support to HGA Members for participating in non-accredited fiber art workshops and classes, as well as attending regional fiber art conferences. Additionally, we provide funding to teaching members to promote classes for novice weaving and spinning students.
Applications
You can begin preparing your applications using the guidelines and samples. Do not apply with the sample applications. They are only samples to help you prepare. All applications must be submitted through the online portal by February 1.
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Mearl K. Gable II Memorial Grant
Silvio and Eugenia Petrini Grant
Teach-It-Forward Grant
Eligibility
Application Process
Mearl K. Gable II Memorial Grant
Established in 2000 to honor Mearl K. Gable II, a generous supporter of the Weavers Guild of the North Shore, Inc. (WGNS) and the fiber art community, this fund awards grants in the amounts of $100 or more per applicant. The application is open to all HGA members for study in a non-accredited fiber art program of any skill level (not including the Certificate of Excellence program or any certified program) and may be used for research and studies connected with the fiber arts. Within six months of completing the studies, the recipient will be required to make a report to the WGNS either in person or by video, slides, notebook and samples, etc.
Application Deadline: February 1
Applications Must be Submitted using the Online Portal
Silvio and Eugenia Petrini Grant
Established in 1994 to honor Silvio and Eugenia Petrini, longtime supporters of HGA and the fiber arts community, this fund makes a grant of $300 per individual. The application is open to HGA members for study in a non-accredited fiber art program of any skill level.
Application Deadline: February 1
Applications Must be Submitted using the Online Portal
Teach-It-Forward Grant
Funded by the donations to HGA, this Grant awards $500 each year. The application is open to HGA members who teach beginning weavers or spinners in a private studio, shop, or school; who are bringing new people to the craft; and who have an innovative plan or proposal.
Application Deadline: February 1
Applications Must be Submitted using the Online Portal
Eligibility
- HGA grant applicants must be current HGA members (student, individual, household, professional artist).
- Grant funds must be applied to a workshop, class, conference, or program held any time between April 1 (of the application year) and no later than March 31 of the following year. Grant funds cannot be applied retroactively.
- Late applications are not accepted.
- Grants shall not be awarded to current HGA Board of Directors members or current employees of HGA. Former HGA board members may apply one year after retiring from the Board. Former HGA employees may apply one year after they are no longer employed.
- Grant applicants can apply for more than one grant in the same year.
- Recipients of the Petrini and Gable Grants are not eligible to apply for the same grant for four years.
- Unsuccessful proposals may be resubmitted in future years.
- If, for any reason, the grant recipient is unable to attend the workshop/class/conference or is unable to fulfill any of the grant’s requirements, the funds must be returned to HGA.
- Grant funds can only be applied to non-accredited classes. Certified programs are not allowed.
- Grant funds cannot be used to attend HGA’s biennial Convergence conference.
Application Process
All applicants are required to:
- Complete the grant application(s) online.
- Submit supporting materials through the online application. Supporting materials are required for the Teach-It-Forward Grant but are optional for both the Silvio and Eugenia Petrini and Mearl K. Gable II Grants. Supporting materials to include:
- Artist Resume
- Brochures for the program of study
- Promotional materials from past teaching experiences (Teach-It-Forward Grant only - optional)
- Sample teaching curriculum (Teach-It-Forward Grant only)
Timeline
April 30: Grant Application Process opens
February 1: Grant Applications Due
March 20: Grant Panel Decision
March 31: Grant Award Recipients Notified
HGA Staff Contact: HGA Program Coordinator (678) 730-0010, Mandy@WeaveSpinDye.org
