Take Notice Fund
The Take Notice Fund supports Louisiana BIPOC artists advancing creative work and cultural preservation through unrestricted grants for projects that foster racial equity and artistic excellence.
Funder: National Performance Network
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per artist or collective; 30 awards annually; one-year, unrestricted grants
Summary: Supports BIPOC artists and culture bearers in Louisiana to advance their creative practice and celebrate contributions to racial equity and cultural preservation.
Description
The Take Notice Fund, administered by the National Performance Network (NPN), provides $5,000 unrestricted project grants to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists and culture bearers living and working in Louisiana. The fund aims to honor those whose creative work demonstrates artistic excellence and a strong commitment to their craft, especially artists working outside of major arts centers. The program seeks to elevate the visibility and resources available to Southern artists whose work contributes to national conversations on racial equity and cultural preservation. Grant funds are intended to support creative practice and overall wellbeing, including artistic projects, materials, residencies, professional development, artists’ fees, and cost of living.
