Community Roots Grant
This grant provides unrestricted funding to arts and cultural organizations rooted in communities of color, supporting their sustainability and collaborative efforts to address systemic inequities.
The Cultural Sustainability Grant Program, a collaboration between the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs) and The Wallace Foundation, offers general operating support to arts and cultural organizations rooted in communities of color. Administered by Mid Atlantic Arts, the program supports organizations with annual operating budgets under $500,000, providing unrestricted funds to sustain and grow their work. The program also fosters cross-cultural arts experiences and collaboration among artists, communities, and regional arts organizations. Eligible organizations must have at least three years of programming focused on historically underserved communities of color and demonstrate leadership and practices that address systemic inequities. Applicants can be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, for-profit entities, or artist collectives with a tax ID or fiscal sponsor. They must not have received ArtsHERE funding from their RAO and must operate in one of the ten states and territories served by Mid Atlantic Arts (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, PR, USVI, VA, WV). Up to 20 organizations will be selected to receive grants for the program period of May 2025 through June 2026. Applications open on November 12, 2024, and close on January 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Informational resources include program guidelines and an October 31 webinar. Drop-in sessions in English and Spanish are available on November 13 and 14, respectively. This program supports organizations that uplift communities of color, focusing on sustainability, collaboration, and cultural equity. Detailed program guidelines and application materials are accessible online, with resources available in English and Spanish.
Award Range
Not specified - $100,000
Total Program Funding
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Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility To be eligible for this grant, your organization needs to meet the following criteria: Budget: Operating budget under $500,000 (excluding emergency funding like COVID relief, CARES Act, ARPA). Experience: At least three years of arts and cultural programming. These years don’t have to be consecutive or tied to your incorporation date. Community Focus: Your programming should show a strong commitment to supporting historically underserved communities of color. Leadership: Your leadership team must be closely connected to the communities they serve, whether artistically or administratively. Mission: Your mission should prioritize serving arts organizations founded by, with, and for communities of color. Your organization is working to address systemic inequities through their practices. Your organization must also be one of the following: 501(c)(3) nonprofit For-profit entity (LLC, S-corp, etc.) Artist collective (either incorporated with a tax ID or with a fiscal sponsor from an established for-profit or non-profit entity that has a tax ID) Not have received ArtsHERE funding from your RAO
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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