Funding for Programs That Empower Black Artists in the USA in Alabama (USA)
GrantID: 75193
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
This grant is designed to support graduate students in the United States who identify as Black and are currently enrolled in Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs. The focus is on students specializing in craft disciplines, such as fiber arts, ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, glass, paper/book arts, and textiles/wearable arts. Applicants are required to have a U.S.-based bank account for award disbursement.
The purpose of the grant is to fund projects that celebrate Black diasporic expression in craft mediums. Eligible projects include the creation of new works, thesis exhibitions, permanent public art installations, bodies of work outside of graduate coursework, or travel to support research. The grant is not intended for business operations.
The award amount is $5,000, distributed in two payments of $2,500 each. The first payment is made upon award, and the second is released after the recipient submits a progress report. The funds are intended to support all phases of a creative project, from ideation to realization.
The application deadline for this annual grant is in September each year. The recipient is typically announced before the end of October 28.
In summary, this grant offers financial support to Black graduate students in the U.S. pursuing craft disciplines, enabling them to bring their creative projects to fruition and contribute to the representation of Black diasporic culture in the arts.
If you are located in Alabama and working in the area of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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