Grant Proposal

1. Describe the Foundation its basic characteristics and the grant application process, including the specific method for submitting an application for funding. The Foundation funding source for the Penn Center, Inc that I chose is the "Broadening Narratives". "Broadening Narratives" funds will be used to transform its York Bailey Museum and other visitor experiences across its 47-acre campus, create a new, onsite preservation and storage space that will safeguard the center’s artifacts; and establish a new director of exhibitions to guide the creation of exhibitions and interpretative experiences for discovering and sharing Gullah Geechee culture and history. “This grant will allow us to continue to interpret, safeguard and share the heritage of the Gullah Geechee community. As the only African American National Historic Landmark District in the state of South Carolina, we have a unique opportunity to share Reconstruction history and to serve as national advocates for preserving Gullah Geechee culture. The support of the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation allows us to continue this important work through new exhibitions and visitor experiences aimed at empowering and providing access to diverse audiences looking to understand our history.” I found that it only takes three steps to apply for this grant. They are: 1. Choose the funding application that best fits your needs(Business, Housing, Schooling, or Individual Funding). 2. Fill out registration form and pay the small processing fee of $29.95. 3. Get internet access to all funding resources.

2. Explain why the organization should seek this funding source over others? This organization should seek this funding over others because "Broadening Narratives" is based on supporting land conservation, artistic vitality, and regional collections for the people of the Chicago region and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. This funding would be good for Penn Center because it will allow them to continue to interpret, safeguard and share the heritage of the Gullah Geechee community. As the only African American National Historic Landmark District in the state of South Carolina, we have a unique opportunity to share Reconstruction history and to serve as national advocates for preserving Gullah Geechee culture. The support of the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation allows us to continue this important work through new exhibitions and visitor experiences aimed at empowering and providing access to diverse audiences looking to understand our history.”