Underwriting
Lone Piñon. Photo: Joe Abraham Dean
2022 Underwriting Grantee
Lone Piñon is the 2022 recipient of a Robb Trust underwriting grant, for their project “Musica de los Manitos”. They recently delivered an invitational workshop with dancers from bailefolklorico and flamenco backgrounds, in which elders Reyes and Cordelia García (Pecos) and Lucy Salazar (Cañoncito) led participants through the entire repertoire of Northern New Mexico figure dances, with a focus on two endangered forms (el taleán and las cuadrillas). Attached is a video excerpt from the dance workshop. Upcoming events in the series will serve evacuees from communities affected by the Calf Canyon / Hermits Peak fire.
Performance Example
Below is a video excerpt of the first installment in the “Musica de los Manitos” series.
Lone Piñon is the 2022 recipient of a Robb Trust underwriting grant, for their project “Musica de los Manitos”. They recently delivered an invitational workshop with dancers from bailefolklorico and flamenco backgrounds, in which elders Reyes and Cordelia García (Pecos) and Lucy Salazar (Cañoncito) led participants through the entire repertoire of Northern New Mexico figure dances, with a focus on two endangered forms (el taleán and las cuadrillas). Attached is a video excerpt from the dance workshop. Upcoming events in the series will serve evacuees from communities affected by the Calf Canyon / Hermits Peak fire.
Performance Example
Below is a video excerpt of the first installment in the “Musica de los Manitos” series.
About
The Robb Trust underwrites projects, scholarly research, events, and performances that align with the Trusts Mission and Vision.
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Deadline
July 1 ~ successful grantees will be notified by September 1
Criteria
Underwriting of up to $3,000, disbursed in two payments, may be offered at the discretion of the UNM John Donald Robb Musical Trust. Proposals made by individuals or organizations must fulfill one or more of the following criteria and must use materials from the John Donald Robb Collections housed in the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections (CSWR).
1. Support the study, propagation, production, and/or performance of the music of John Donald Robb.
2. Support John Donald Robb's commitment to education and to advance the understanding of music of the Southwest.
Proposals will be judged based on how closely the proposed project represents the underwriting criteria. Additional evaluation criteria are quality and clarity of the project; overall plan, management of project components, methods for evaluating success and proposed outcome or impact.
Instructions
1. Cover Letter: One-page, signed by the applicant, including name, phone number, web site (when applicable), and e-mail address
2. Project Summary, provide the following:
3. Specific Amount Requested and Specific Use of the Funds
4. Key Staff: (if applicable) with a CV and brief statement of the expertise of personnel responsible for project implementation
5. Funding: Information on recent grants/underwriting received and pending proposals for other funds, if applicable
6. Evaluation: Plans for evaluating the success of the underwriting, including financial accountability.
Include the following, as attachments to the above document:
1. CV and/or institutional mission statement
2. Detailed Project Budget: line item estimate of income and expenses
3. Current fiscal year operating budget: including year-to-date information (if applicable)
4. Financial Statement: (if applicable) for the most recent completed fiscal year including balance sheet (audited, if available)
5. Answer the following questions:
6. Provide the following general/contact information:
7. Supporting documentation such as links to publications, music and video clips/selections, etc.
Agreement
Successful underwriting recipients will receive an Underwriting Agreement which requires a signature indicating willingness to administer the funds - for Underwriting opportunities for non-profits, signature is required from the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer or Officer of the Board of the organization, or if the recipient is employed by an educational institution, a signature from the Chair or Dean of the department and/or college or from the Principal or Superintendent of the school is necessary.
Reporting
A brief (500 words) progress report will be required at the mid-point of the project and no later than February 1 for second disbursement. The reports should include expenditures with receipt back-up (when applicable) as well as progress toward goals and objectives. All recipients are required to submit a final written report on the results of the project, including expenditures (and remaining receipts) of underwriting funds.
Grantees
The Robb Trust underwrites projects, scholarly research, events, and performances that align with the Trusts Mission and Vision.
Apply
Deadline
July 1 ~ successful grantees will be notified by September 1
Criteria
Underwriting of up to $3,000, disbursed in two payments, may be offered at the discretion of the UNM John Donald Robb Musical Trust. Proposals made by individuals or organizations must fulfill one or more of the following criteria and must use materials from the John Donald Robb Collections housed in the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections (CSWR).
1. Support the study, propagation, production, and/or performance of the music of John Donald Robb.
2. Support John Donald Robb's commitment to education and to advance the understanding of music of the Southwest.
Proposals will be judged based on how closely the proposed project represents the underwriting criteria. Additional evaluation criteria are quality and clarity of the project; overall plan, management of project components, methods for evaluating success and proposed outcome or impact.
Instructions
- Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered
- Grants are not renewable
- Successful recipients may apply again for John Donald Robb Musical Trust grants following a one-year hiatus
- Type and single space all documentation
- Answer all questions in the order listed
- Use headings as provided
- Submit one copy via email to unmrobbtrust@unm.edu
- Do not include any materials other than those requested at this time
- Provide all of the information listed below ~ incomplete applications will not be considered
1. Cover Letter: One-page, signed by the applicant, including name, phone number, web site (when applicable), and e-mail address
2. Project Summary, provide the following:
- Goals, Objectives, and Scope
- Project needs
- Start and end dates of the entire project
- Who will be served?
- Expected results
3. Specific Amount Requested and Specific Use of the Funds
4. Key Staff: (if applicable) with a CV and brief statement of the expertise of personnel responsible for project implementation
5. Funding: Information on recent grants/underwriting received and pending proposals for other funds, if applicable
6. Evaluation: Plans for evaluating the success of the underwriting, including financial accountability.
Include the following, as attachments to the above document:
1. CV and/or institutional mission statement
2. Detailed Project Budget: line item estimate of income and expenses
3. Current fiscal year operating budget: including year-to-date information (if applicable)
4. Financial Statement: (if applicable) for the most recent completed fiscal year including balance sheet (audited, if available)
5. Answer the following questions:
- Tell us about your project and what you expect to accomplish with support from the UNM Robb Trust? (Max 500 words)
- What is the time frame for reaching this goal? (Max 200 words)
- Tell us about your organization or you as an artist. (Max 500 words)
- Who is the audience for your project? Who does this project benefit? (Max 200 words)
- How will you measure your success? (Max 200 words)
6. Provide the following general/contact information:
- Date of Application
- Project name
- IRS EIN (orgs) or SSN (individuals)
- Name of organization/individual to which underwriting would be paid. Use legal name.
- Address
- Primary Telephone
- Website
- Contact person and title
- Is the organization an IRS 501(c)(3) * yes or no - If no, explain
- Underwriting request amount (up to $3,000)
- Outline type of support requested (i.e., supplies, publication, performance, etc.)
7. Supporting documentation such as links to publications, music and video clips/selections, etc.
Agreement
Successful underwriting recipients will receive an Underwriting Agreement which requires a signature indicating willingness to administer the funds - for Underwriting opportunities for non-profits, signature is required from the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer or Officer of the Board of the organization, or if the recipient is employed by an educational institution, a signature from the Chair or Dean of the department and/or college or from the Principal or Superintendent of the school is necessary.
Reporting
A brief (500 words) progress report will be required at the mid-point of the project and no later than February 1 for second disbursement. The reports should include expenditures with receipt back-up (when applicable) as well as progress toward goals and objectives. All recipients are required to submit a final written report on the results of the project, including expenditures (and remaining receipts) of underwriting funds.
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