.jpg)
The Donald G. Gardner Humanities Trust announced the opening of the 2025 Spring Grant Round on March 5 with applications due by midnight Wednesday, March 26. Applications must be submitted through the online application process available at www.gardnertrust. org.
Artists and groups can apply for grants in the following categories: Individual Artist Grants encourage developing and established artists with funding of up to $1,000 to take advantage of an impending, concrete opportunity.
Organization Project Grants with funding up to $2,000 support activities in the fine arts and for the Ely Public Library. Grant support is intended to make it possible for organizations to present or produce a fine arts activity.
Youth Grants are awarded to Ely school students in grades 6-12 who have an interest in and demonstrate high motivation in the fine arts. Youth grants of up to $750 can be used for workshops, classes, lessons or mentorships. The Trust has budgeted $2,750 for individuals (youth grants, individual artist grants, and scholarships) and $6,000 for organizations (project and operation grants) for this fall grant round.
Individuals and organizations that would like to have a draft application reviewed should contact Peter Schamber, Executive Director, by March 21. Office hours for the grant period are Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Trust office at city hall or applicants can arrange an appointment for another time by emailing Schamber at [email protected] (preferred) or calling 218365-2639.
The purpose of the Trust shall be for the enhancement, growth and improvement of: 1. The Ely Public Library, 2. The arts and artisans of Ely and surrounding area, to include the performing arts, the visual arts and literature, 3. The creating and funding of scholarships, educational and artistic grants, 4. The cultural and aesthetic environment of the city of Ely and its surrounding area.
