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LAST CALL FOR PD FUND APPLICATIONS - DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2007
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Applications to Equity's professional development fund must be received
in the National Office by Thursday, March 15th.

Applicants from Ontario - please see *notice* below.

The PD fund is expressly intended for member-driven workshops and
classes that:
- encourage collegiality and strengthen the artistic community
- encourage breaking through stereotypes, typecasting, etc.
- encourage improvement of existing skills or creation of new skills
- encourage artistic exploration, experimentation and risk-taking
- increase confidence
- increase profiles in the community
- increase awareness of work opportunities
- increase ability to take advantage of work opportunities

A downloadable version of the PD policy and budget form is available at
EQUITYONLINE at www.caea.com, or contact Equity's communications
department.

Applications from Members
Applications from a group of members should be as brief as possible,
ideally:
1.      One page describing the nature of the professional development
project, the number of total participants and the anticipated number of
Equity member participants; and
2.      A second page outlining the budget for the project, revenue from
other sources and a description of how the grant funding will be
applied; and
3.      An instructor profile & CV.
Note: A final report will be required upon completion of the workshop.

Applications from members will be assessed on the following criteria:
- The number of Equity members in good standing participating (normally,
a grant will be given only to a workshop in which a majority of
participants are Equity members).
- Other sources of revenue, including participant fees.
- The need in the local community for the project.
- The completed budget form.

Applications from Organizations
Organizations should provide:
1.      A brief description of the organization's programming (a
promotional brochure would be ideal);
2.      A succinct outline of how a grant from this fund will directly
impact the professional development of Equity members; and
3.      An instructor profile & CV.

Applications from organizations will be assessed on the following
criteria:
- The number of Equity members previously and potentially served by the
organization.
- The degree of involvement of local Equity members in creating and
driving programs.
- The level of financial accountability for funding received from Equity
in the past.
- Community need for the proposed program.

Equity's Professional Development Committee will review applications
from members in good standing and award grants to members in good
standing. The maximum grant permitted is $3,000 per project. A final
report will be required upon completion of the workshop.

The fund will not grant money to projects or programs that are directly
related to a production or engager.

* Applications in the region of Ontario
In the region of Ontario, Equity Showcase Theatre (EST) is awarded an
annual grant of $30,000 to support professional development and training
opportunities for professional actors, directors and stage managers. EST
activities include discount classes, rehearsal space, and artist-driven
special projects. Equity members are encouraged to review EST's class
calendar and brochure at htpp://www.equityshowcase.ca for information on
workshops and discounts for Equity members in good standing. For
activities not already provided by EST, Equity members from Ontario may
offer suggestions for professional development activities to EST's
Executive Director. All proposed activities are subject to EST's
internal programming and decision-making process. Contact information
for EST is included in the PD Fund Policy.

Applications (except from the region of Ontario) to Equity should be
addressed to the 
Professional Development Committee
c/o Communications Director
Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto ON  M5C 3C4
Fax: 416-867-9246
Or via email: communications at caea.com

The application deadline is MARCH 15TH, 2007
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th floor
Toronto, ON  M5C 3C4
communications at caea.com
www.caea.com


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