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Funders to approach for Public Poetry

Houston, Texas$69k revenue4 funders on file

Mission Statement - Public Poetry showcases the enduring power of poetry, conveys poetry's range, relevance and reach throughout the year. We uphold diverse voices, layer multiple genres, encourage collaborative possibilities, and provide new opportunities for poets. We pay poets for their work and initiate collaborative partnerships that enrich the cultural community, delivering poetry to audiences in Houston and…

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a funder to approach

Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$13k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$1k$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$0–$22kover two years, from 0–2 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$10kfrom 1 new funder

Half the value is in your top 4 funders, of 151

$0$17k$34khalf from the top 4likely range1st10thAll 151
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The Cullen Trust for the Performing ArtsGives in Texas (46 of 49)Similar grantees: Performing Arts Houston ($28k/yr), Diverseworks Inc ($18k/yr), Open Dance Project Inc ($16k/yr)1 in 18$19k
  2. 2The Academy of American Poets IncSimilar grantees: Poetry Society of America ($14k/yr), Poets House Inc ($15k/yr), Street Poets Inc ($10k/yr)1 in 17$12k
  3. 3The Brown Foundation IncGives in Texas (453 of 718)Similar grantees: Inprint Inc ($110k/yr), Gemini Series Inc ($5k/yr), Performing Arts Houston ($68k/yr)1 in 23$13k

148 more funders on the list for Public Poetry

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