Creative Equations Fund
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
November 7, 2026
44 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Creative Equations Fund
Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council
Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY
Overview: An investment strategy dedicated to arts for social justice. The Creative Equations Fund supports hyper-local, community-engaged artists, arts organizations, cultural entrepreneurs, and researchers who have dedicated their creativity to solving social problems.
Focus Areas:
- Artists
- Arts organizations
- Cultural entrepreneurs
- Researchers
- All students (including full-time students) are eligible
- Must be based in or serving Brooklyn
Eligibility
Contact Information
Email: grants@brooklynartscouncil.org Phone: 718-625-0080 Address: 10 Lafayette Avenue, Suite 4, Brooklyn, NY 11217- Applications Open: September 4, 2025
- Applications Close: November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
- Project Period: Calendar year 2026
Timeline
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Review Guidelines: Consult application guidelines for Creative Equations Fund
2. Attend Info Session (Recommended): Join an upcoming Grants Info Session
3. Submit Online: Submit application via Submittable
- Application Draft Review Available: For first-time and returning applicants
- On-Demand Info Sessions: Available for those who cannot attend live sessions
- FAQ Page: Comprehensive answers to common questions
Additional Support
- Applications must be submitted online via Submittable by November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Important Notes
What Brooklyn Arts Council Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 35
- Total given
- $367K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,430–$20K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Ridgewood, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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