Arts and Culture Program
This grant supports Washtenaw County arts nonprofits advancing racial equity and BIPOC inclusion through community-based arts, digital outreach, and vocational training.
Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per organization; approx. $120,000 total funding available per cycle
Summary: Supports arts and culture nonprofits in Washtenaw County, prioritizing racial equity, BIPOC communities, and leadership.
Description
The Arts and Culture Program by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is designed to strengthen arts and culture nonprofits in Washtenaw County, Michigan, with a strong emphasis on advancing racial equity. The program invests in community-based projects that serve and collaborate with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, support organizations with BIPOC leadership, promote equity in arts education, foster entrepreneurship in the arts for economic development, empower organizations’ digital capacity to reach BIPOC audiences, and provide vocational training for marginalized communities in the arts. The ultimate goal is to ensure universal access to arts and culture and to activate the artistic and cultural identity of all residents.
