Artists & Creatives Grants
Funding Amount
$500 - $2,500
Deadline
September 15, 2026
161 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Artists & Creatives Grants
Overview
Community Engagement Inc provides financial support to independent creatives (including collectives and collaborators) making or presenting creative work relating to or encouraging community engagement. The organization is committed to helping projects that depart from the routine and present new, distinct and imaginative possibilities.
Geographic Scope
Award Amount
Grants are usually limited to $500 - $2,500, but in rare circumstances may provide funding up to $5,000. Most artists are encouraged to apply for funding under $2,500 unless advised otherwise.
Focus Areas
What They Fund
What They Do NOT Fund
Eligibility & Equity Focus
- Black, Indigenous, People of Color artists
- Queer, Trans artists
- Deaf, Disabled artists
- Immigrant or Refugee artists
- Self-Taught artists
Reapplication Policy
Successful grantees are eligible to reapply every two years. Successful applicants should wait at least two years before reapplying for funding.
Organization Background
Application Review
Applications that do not adhere to guidelines will not be reviewed. If you have not heard from the organization 6 weeks after the deadline, your application was not approved for funding.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Prepare four PDF documents (see PDF requirements below)
2. Upload all four PDFs to a single online, publicly-accessible folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
3. Submit the folder link using the application form at communityengagement.org
4. Documents not submitted in PDF format will not be considered
Required Documents
#### PDF 1: Basic Information
File naming: LastName_FirstName_Month_Year_Info.pdf
Must include:
- Full Name
- Legal Name (if different from above, for grant check if successful)
- Mailing address
- Phone number
#### PDF 2: Budget
File naming: LastName_FirstName_Month_Year_Budget.pdf
Must include:
#### PDF 3: CV (Curriculum Vitae)
File naming: LastName_FirstName_Month_Year_CV.pdf
Must include:
#### PDF 4: Portfolio
File naming: LastName_FirstName_Month_Year_Portfolio.pdf
Must include:
- Year
- Location
- Other relevant information
Submission Details
Key Guidelines to Review Before Applying
- This grant funds community engaged art - review the organization's mission statement
- This is a project-based grant for producing and/or presenting artistic projects
- Grant prioritizes artistically-excellent projects that present new and imaginative possibilities
- Organization prioritizes funding the creation of new artworks
- Unlikely to fund art classes, take-home art kits, or exhibitions of studio artwork in preexisting galleries unless the proposal centers a clear and purposeful collaboration with a community
- Artist collectives and collaborations are eligible
Questions & Support
For questions or technical support during application preparation, reach out to: info@communityengagement.org
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
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