Programs

OK, so what do we actually do? Here you go!

Convenings

We are involved with two types of convenings. One is partial funding for a large gathering, such as the Equity Arc Convening or the Chicago Latino Arts and Culture Summit.
The other is the small-scale micro-convening, which is appropriate for arts individuals, heads of single groups, or leaders of a given field looking for guidance on career direction, organizational planning, or forming new initiatives. Using an intense, single-day format, Pistocelli Services works with the client on selecting a panel of field experts. Shutting out day-to-day stresses and noise, this innovative format invites participants to think freely, breathe freshly, think outside the box, and glean from the experience of a cohort of supportive, experienced professionals that is on your side!

Discretionary Grants

These grants are awarded directly from Pistocelli Services to organizations which have a track record of excellence in their field. The amounts are from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00. There is no application or reporting process, no typical award timeline, and no restriction on use. 

Application Based Grants

These grants are awarded based on competitive application utilizing an online process. Awards are a flat $5,000.00. This aspect of our activities is currently under construction, but we do expect the process to open early this fall. While certain organizational and program information will be required, we endeavor to keep the application experience to be reasonable, precise, and short.
Please return later this summer for more information about Application Based Grants. Details will be announced on this web site.