1. The fund sponsors student projects as defined above.

2. The applicant(s) must identify an appropriate faculty member, an ensemble director or one of the workshop instructors who has agreed to serve as advisor for the project. If the proposal is approved for funding.

3. The applicant(s) seeking financial support must submit a completed application form along with a full proposal, budget, and up to three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from the faculty member, conductor or instructor who has agreed to serve as the project’s advisor. NOTE: Letters of commitment from other College departments or programs whose funding, facilities or other resources are critical to the project’s success must be included. If departmental resources are required, applicants must include a letter of support from the Department Chair with the completed application.

4. Additional support that is or will be obtained from other College or outside sources must be indicated in the budget. Particular attention will be paid to projects for which the Robert Dance ’77 Arts Initiative Fund will be the primary source of funding.

5. The Director of the Hopkins Center, in consultation with appropriate colleagues, will select the project(s) to receive funds. The Director will determine the amounts to be granted and the decision(s) will be final. In the event that no project is selected for funding in a given year, the unallocated award money will be carried forward.

6. Funds will not be provided for professional fees, honoraria, travel or equipment.

In addition to this online form, please submit these materials to the address below:

1. Project Proposal that describes the project in full, and the intended completion date.

2. Full Itemized Budget.

3. Recommendations. Up to three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from the faculty member, conductor or instructor who has agreed to serve as the project’s advisor. NOTE: Letters of commitment from other College departments or programs whose funding, facilities or other resources are critical to the project’s success must also be included.

4. Short biography of the applicant: 100-150 words including major, arts background, participation at Dartmouth, and future plans.

ALL APPLICATIONS must be emailed to amber.l.wylie@dartmouth.edu, by 11:59 pm, Tuesday, January 31, 2023. . All application materials, including recommendations, must be submitted by the deadline.

*** No late applications or letters of recommendation will be accepted. ***