The Sheila Fortune Foundation aims to support at-risk youths by offering them opportunities to engage in educational activities through the arts. Founded in 1998 by Sheila Fortune, the foundation believes that many youths are naturally gifted but require the right opportunities and mediums to express and develop their talents. It seeks to identify and support organizations that provide stable environments for these youths, enabling them to explore and grow their interests in the arts, including theatre, dance, painting, music, film, and photography.
The Sheila Fortune Foundation focuses on empowering at-risk youths through engagement with the arts. The grant program is designed to support organizations that are well-acquainted with the needs of these youths, offering them a stable setting for development. The foundation's grants aim to facilitate the creation and administration of arts programs that cater to the interests and abilities of at-risk youths, without limiting the scope to specific art forms. While the foundation provides financial support for arts-based educational opportunities, it defers to other organizations for addressing the immediate physical and emotional needs of the youths. Currently, the foundation is not accepting applications from new organizations for the year 2023, except for current or sabbatical grantees.