Elders Learning Through the Arts Program The Elders Learning Through the Arts Program (ELTA) offers quick response grants up to $5,000 to individual artists and arts organizations serving seniors, 60 and older, in arts programs.  Funds are intended to support innovative arts projects that demonstrate imaginative use of artistic skill and provide meaningful activities that strengthen senior communities as well as provide positive alternatives not otherwise readily available for seniors.  The FY 2009 deadline for the Elders Learning Through the Arts Program is Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 7 pm. Workshops The Commission hosts a series of workshops to assist all individuals and organizations in preparing applications and strongly encourages that all applicants attend a workshop prior to submitting a proposal.  No prior reservations are required to attend workshops. Workshops are held in several different facilities in Washington, DC. View directions to workshop locations. Elders Learning Through the Arts Program workshops will be held: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 THE ARC Noon - 1:30 pm Thursday, September 18, 2008 DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities 6 pm - 7:30 pm The FY 2009 Elders Learning Through the Arts Program Application and Guidelines will be available by May 30, 2008. For more information, please email Lisa Richards or call (202) 724-5613.   * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF) and a PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF reader or learn more about PDFs.