THE CREATOR’S FUND

WORKING ON AN ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR AND NEED SOME FINANCIAL HELP? LET’S TALK.

“Stories are a communal currency of humanity.” -Tahir Shah, in Arabian Nights.

No truer words… and this is why the BEO is so deeply committed to the creative souls in our greater community. This fund is for the artist committed to a project that tells a story about the Basques and represents the Basque culture.

What does the applicant look like?

An expressive individual who uses any medium within the performing, visual, and literary arts to broaden our understanding of the world around us. This individual will provide us with a chance to learn about our culture, traditions, and experiences. This is not exclusive to traditional art expression such as dancers, painters, and book authors. We’re talking about ALL creatives: bertsolaritzas, musicians, opera performers, theater crew, chefs, photographers, filmmakers, architects, poets, journalists, etc.

He or she is someone who strengthens the Basque identity through their work and builds a connection between everyone else and the Basques.

THIS LOOKS LIKE A FUND I CAN GET BEHIND. I WANT TO DONATE!

You are welcome to make a one-time donation here. However, if you want to join the greater BEO circle with your gift, we have options. And we will show our gratitude in every way we can.

THE LAGUNA (FRIEND)

^$xx

LET'S BE FRIENDS

Make a one-time donation or create a recurring gift. Either way, we consider you a really good friend.

THE CREATOR

^$125_/mo

BECOME A CREATOR

As a creator, you breathe life into ideas and give the license to the BEO to make them real.

THE AUDIENCE

^$85_/mo

JOIN THE AUDIENCE

As a member of the audience, you give us raison d’être. We are, quite simply, nothing without you.

THE SUPPLIER

^$45_/mo

HELP WITH SUPPLIES

As a supplier, you provide the tools and resources we need to give back to our greater diaspora.

MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

GET THE NITTY-GRITTY OF OUR GRANT PROCESS HERE

WHO’S ELIGIBLE?

Applicant must be a United States citizen living in the United States.
Applicant’s objectives must support the Basque culture.
Applicant’s objectives must result in a measurable effort.

HOW MUCH OF A GRANT CAN I APPLY FOR?

Up to $500 per calendar year.

WHAT ARE THE PARAMETERS?

The BEO only accepts one grant application per person per calendar year, regardless of the fund.
Grant recipients must submit a report (in writing or video recording) explaining how the funds supported the activity and its benefits within two months of completing the activity.
All promotional materials for the applicant-funded activities must include the following statement: “This activity is funded in whole or partly through the Basque Educational Organization.”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR; THESE DEADLINES ARE IMPORTANT

APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 31st, 2025 @ 5:00 pm (PT)

AMAZING! I'M GOING TO APPLY TODAY!

Applicant Name *

Applicant Phone Number *

Applicant Email *

Address to Mail Grant Payment If Approved *

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City

State / Province / Region

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Grant Proposal

Please provide information about the project for which you are seeking grant funding from our Rotary Club.

Project/Activity Name *

Estimated Start Date *

Amount Requested (up to $500) *

Estimated Date of Completion *

Please describe what you're doing, how you're doing it, and how the financial assistance will help. *

How will this benefit the Basque community (local or the greater diaspora)? *

Please list any other groups or organizations with whom you'll be working on this. *

How did you hear about this grant?

Statement of agreement *

Yes, I understand and accept the following terms.

I certify I am a United States citizen living in the United States.

I certify my objectives support the Basque culture.

I certify the results of my "project" will result in a measurable effort.

I certify the information submitted above is, to the best of my knowledge, true and that the actions/activities/scope of the information fits within the parameters outlined by the Basque Educational Organization (BEO).

I understand I can apply for only one BEO grant per calendar year, regardless of the fund.

I understand I must submit a report (in writing or a video recording) explaining how the funds supported the activity and its benefits within two months of completing the activity, and that should this not be submitted to the BEO, the BEO has the right to demand the funds to be returned in its entirety.

I understand all promotional materials for said project must include the following statement, or a variation: "This activity is funded in whole or partly through the Basque Educational Organization (BEO)."

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