FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy

Race Forward and Americans for the Arts are excited to announce a new initiative, the Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy. This annual event, hosted in partnership with local communities, brings people of all identities and backgrounds together to spark action towards creating a just, multiracial democracy.

The inaugural event will be held Friday, September 27 through Saturday, October 5, 2024, in towns, cities, counties, and states across the country. Local projects and organizations can apply for funding to support their participation.

Race Forward and AFTA are seeking proposals from local government institutions, local arts agencies, community-based arts organizations, and/or racial justice organizations that are interested in participating in this exciting initiative. Through a competitive process, 12-15 local communities that represent the diversity of our country will receive $25,000-$40,000 for cultural organizers and community partners to design and implement projects. GARE member jurisdictions are eligible to apply for up to $40,000 in grant funding per site to work with community-based arts organizations to explore our shared history, our present, and how everyday people are organizing to build an equitable and racially just future.

Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy participation is also encouraged and open to organizations not requesting funding. Funding proposals are due March 29, 2024.

Learn more HERE