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Actress and Director Megan Boone was raised in The Villages and graduated from Belleview High School in 2001. Boone established the “Megan Boone Grants for the Performing Arts”, with Marion Cultural Alliance, in honor of Laurie D. Reeder and Nancy A. Atkinson, two arts educators who made a difference in Boone’s life. Each year, Boone will award a total of $6,500: $4,000 for a Theatre Educator and $2,500 divided between three students.
Purpose
For Marion County Theatre educators in need of theater facility improvements, costumes, props, play texts, and/or a budget to support travel and accommodations for economically disadvantaged students to participate in already rehearsed performances. An advantage will be given by the committee to applicants if they are working on material that addresses women’s rights or equality, gay rights, environmental justice, or race relations in America.
Eligibility
Marion County Public School 6th Grade-12th Grade Theatre Educator
2023 Grant Cycle
Online applications for the first competitive cycle will be open April 1, 2023, with applications due November 30, 2023. The committee will meet to review the grants with awards made by December 11, 2023.
Reporting
A final report from the arts educator is due within 3 months of receipt of the funds indicating how the funds were spent, how the funds supported improving their Performing Arts educational programs and what the Theatre Educator and his/her students gained from receiving the grant.
Purpose
For three Marion County student applicants to purchase instruments and musical equipment.
Eligibility
Marion County Public School 6-12 student (up to 3 awarded per grant cycle)
Students showing promise in band, chorus, strings, or instrumental will be eligible to be nominated by their band, chorus, strings, or instrumental teacher.
2023 Grant Cycle
Online applications for the 2023 Award open April 1, 2023 with applications due November 30, 2023. The committee will meet to review the grants with awards made by December 11, 2023.
Reporting
A final report from the students is due within 3 months of receipt of the funds indicating how the funds were spent and what the student has gained from receiving the grant.
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