Eligibility
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation provides grants to members of the Penn community, including students, faculty, staff, departments, programs, centers, and alumni. Applicants must have a current affiliation with Penn that is anticipated to extend through the completion of any funded project (other than alumni). Part-time faculty and staff must also have been employed at Penn for at least one academic year before they are eligible to apply.
Student Grants Eligibility
Student Grants
Students must be enrolled when the project takes place.
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- Individual Students (Undergrad and Graduate)
Ben Art Bucks
Only eligible to students
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- Individual Students (Undergrad and Graduate)
- All Student Groups
Annual Grants Eligibility
Curricular Support Grants
Anyone eligible to teach a course, who has been at the university for at least one year, are eligible to apply for the Curricular Support Grants.
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- Faculty (Standing and Non-Standing)
- Staff
- Graduate Students
Project Grants
Most Penn community members are eligible to apply for a Project Grant. However, individual students are not eligible to apply but can apply for Student Grants (above).
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- Faculty (Standing and Non-Standing)
- Staff
- Departments, Programs, Centers
- Student Groups
Independent Creative Production Grants
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- Faculty (Standing and Non-Standing)
- Staff
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- Departments, Programs, Centers
Additional Grants Eligibility
First-Year Seminar Grants
Faculty members currently teaching or scheduled to teach a first-year seminar are eligible to apply for First-Year Seminar Grants.
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- Faculty (Standing and Non-Standing)
Responsive Grant Opportunities
Generally, all Penn community members can apply, including alumni (if their project or work falls within the focus of the specific call for proposals).
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- Faculty (Standing and Non-Standing)
- Staff
- Departments, Programs, Centers
- Students (Undergrad and Graduate)
- Student Groups
- Alumni
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- Faculty (Standing and Non-Standing)
- Staff
- Departments, Programs, Centers
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation grant opportunities and eligibility may change year-to-year. Collaborations with individuals, groups, and organizations external to Penn are encouraged, and can presently be supported through a grant to a member of the Penn community.