[Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org)

October 1, 2025

No specified minimum or maximum; for small/medium BIPOC-led arts organizations (budgets under $300,000).

Supports small and medium BIPOC-led arts and cultural organizations in Cleveland to build capacity and community impact.

Only organizations with operating budgets under $300,000 are eligible.

--- ## Description The Equity in the Arts Fund aims to strengthen and build the capacity of small and medium-sized arts and cultural organizations in Cleveland that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The fund provides targeted support and resources to empower these organizations to have a greater impact in their communities. --- ## Due Dates - October 1, 2025: Equity in the Arts Fund — application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - No specified minimum or maximum grant amount. - The fund is targeted at organizations with annual operating budgets of less than $300,000. - Awards are intended to support capacity-building and organizational development. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be arts and cultural organizations led by and serving BIPOC communities. - Organizations must have an operating budget of less than $300,000. - Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or use a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status. - Must primarily serve Cleveland, Ohio. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/). - Organizations not yet registered should allow at least two weeks for registration and verification before the deadline. - Required materials typically include: - Board list with affiliations - Organizational chart - Organizational budget - Audit or financial statement - Fiscal sponsor agreement (if applicable) - The application is a one-step process; all required documents must be uploaded before submission. - For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to the [Grants Gateway Instructions (PDF)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/files/assets/grantsgatewayinstructions.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline date. - The grants management team cannot guarantee individual assistance in the days immediately before the deadline. - The fund is specifically for organizations with a demonstrated BIPOC leadership and service mission within Cleveland. --- ## External Links - [Equity in the Arts Fund Overview](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities/overview) - [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - [Step-by-Step Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/files/assets/grantsgatewayinstructions.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | | Grants Management | grantsmgmt@clevefdn.org | | Phone | 216.861.3810 | ---

Equity in the Arts Fund

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