The Petrini Grant was established in 1994 to honor Silvio and Eugenia Petrini, supporters of the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) and the fiber art community. The fund awards grants up to $300 per individual. The application is open to HGA members for study in non-accredited programs for any skill level.

RULES

Grants are available to current HGA members who hold either a Student, Individual, Household, or Professional Artist membership. The Silvio and Eugenia Petrini Grant is awarded to provide financial assistance to participate in non-accredited fiber art programs or workshops. 

ELIGIBILITY 

• HGA grant applicants must be current HGA members (Student, Individual, Household, or Professional Artist).
• Grant funds must be applied to a workshop, class, conference, or program held any time between April 1 and March 31 of the following year. Grant funds cannot be applied retroactively.
• Late applications are not accepted.
• Grants shall not be awarded to current HGA Board of Directors members or current HGA employees. Former HGA board members may apply one year after retiring from the Board. Former HGA employees may apply one year after terminating employment.
• Grant applicants can apply for more than one grant in the same year.
• Recipients of the Petrini and Gable Grants are not eligible to apply for the same grant for four years.
• Unsuccessful proposals may be resubmitted in future years.
• If for any reason the grant recipient is unable to attend the workshop/class/conference or is unable to fulfill any of the grant’s requirements, the funds must be returned to HGA.
• Grant funds can only be applied to non-accredited classes. Certified programs are not allowed.
• Grant funds cannot be used to attend HGA’s biennial Convergence conference or for study or application for the Certificate of Excellence program.

The HGA Grant Panel is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applicants.