Grants Program
About the Program
We cordially invite you to be an important part of the 2012 Little Quilt Auction by donating one of your creations. Miniatures, doll quilts, and small wall hangings make excellent donations. Please limit the size to no more than 28" on any side.
At the discretion of the committee and directed by the number of entries, a selection of these quilts will be offered at the Daily Silent Auction. Bidding on the show floor for this special event will commence at 9 AM and conclude at 3:30 PM each day of the show.
Donations must be received by May 26, 2012 to be included in the brochure. A receipt for the monies raised will be provided at the conclusion of the auction for your personal records.
Every dollar raised at the LQA Event will be given directly to the NQA Grant Program to support, educate, and preserve quilting in our communities.
Please download the entry form here (PDF)
The National Quilting Association, Inc., through its annual grant program, provides financial support for organizations and individuals whose projects fall within the following areas:
- Education of quiltmakers.
- Original research into the historical documentation of quilts, quiltmakers and subjects related to quiltmaking.
- Research on social history related to quilts.
- Outreach to the community through the art of quiltmaking.
Funds are not awarded for:
- Personal travel or mileage reimbursement.
- Salary or direct income to an individual. An exception to this point may be made for contract labor necessary for the execution of a particular project.
- The purchase of capital items whose ownership will benefit an individual rather than a group.
The NQA Grant Program is funded through the proceeds of the Little Quilt Auction held each year in conjunction with the National Quilting Association's annual quilt show. Additional support comes from donations to the National Quilting Association designated for the grant program. Available grant funds fluctuate each year depending upon the success of these fundraising efforts. Applicants with questions about the NQA Grant Program, the fit of their project to the interests of NQA, or application procedures are encouraged to contact the Grants Coordinator.
2012 Grants
Applications for the 2012 Grant Program are now available; please click here to download (PDF). Completed applications must be received no later than 4 PM, OCTOBER 15, 2011.