CCI ALAANA/BIPOC Artist - 2026 Grant Application
The CCI ALAANA/BIPOC Artist Grant funds BIPOC artists in Essex County, MA, to develop new or in-progress creative works in any genre, supporting community engagement and artistic advancement.
Funder: Essex County Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Closed for 2026; typically opens annually until funds are depleted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per artist; up to 5 awards per year
Summary: Supports BIPOC artists in Essex County, MA, with grants to develop creative works in any genre.
Key Information: The 2026 application cycle is closed; check funder page for future cycles.
Description
The CCI ALAANA/BIPOC Artist Grant is designed to empower individual artists in Essex County, Massachusetts, who identify as African, Latine, Asian, Arab, Native American, or otherwise as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The program provides resources and opportunities to help artists advance their creative work, foster community engagement, and address historic and systemic barriers to arts funding. Grants support the development of new works or works in progress across all creative genres, including visual arts, music, literature, performance, and more.
