This grant offers significant operating support and a peer learning cohort to help New England arts organizations of color grow their artistic and community impact.
Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts
Due Dates: November 21, 2024 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$100,000 per award; amount based on organization budget; non-matching, unrestricted operating support
Summary: Supports New England arts organizations of color with significant operating grants and a peer learning cohort to enhance their sustainability and community impact.
Key Information: One-time grant; only organizations with annual operating expenses under $500,000 are eligible.
This one-time grant program provides substantial, non-matching operating support to arts organizations of color in New England, aiming to help them sustain and expand their artistic practices and deepen their impact within their communities. Grantees will also participate in a learning cohort, fostering peer support and knowledge sharing throughout the grant period. The initiative is designed to empower organizations to become long-lasting, well-resourced cultural pillars across the region.