Creative Equations Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 7, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Artists
- All students (including full-time students) are eligible
Geography
- Based in or serving Brooklyn
Other requirements
- Arts organizations
- Cultural entrepreneurs
- Researchers
Overview
Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY
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:
- Arts for social justice
- Community-engaged work
- Social problem-solving through creativity
- Hyper-local initiatives
- Cultural entrepreneurship
- Research in creative fields
Eligibility
- Artists
- Arts organizations
- Cultural entrepreneurs
- Researchers
- All students (including full-time students) are eligible
- Must be based in or serving Brooklyn
Contact Information
Address: 10 Lafayette Avenue, Suite 4, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Timeline
- Project Period: Calendar year 2026
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Review Guidelines: Consult application guidelines for Creative Equations Fund
- Attend Info Session (Recommended): Join an upcoming Grants Info Session
- Submit Online: Submit application via Submittable
Additional Support
- 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
Important Notes
- Applications must be submitted online via Submittable by November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Past recipients of this program
Recent awards under this program (from Brooklyn Arts Council Inc's IRS filings)
Brooklyn, NY · 2025
$20K
Grand Pistachio Arts Corporation
Brooklyn, NY · 2025
$20K
Brooklyn, NY · 2025
$17K
Brooklyn Fam Festival of Arts and Music
Brooklyn, NY · 2025
$15K
One Whale's Tale
Brooklyn, NY · 2025
$15K
41 grants in Brooklyn Arts Council Inc's 2023–2025 filings reference “Creative Equations Fund” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.
What Brooklyn Arts Council Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 22
- Total given
- $270K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $6,000–$26K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Bailey's Cafe Inc · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn arts fund, local arts support
$26K
Grand Pistachio Arts Corporation · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn arts fund, creative equations fund, local arts support
$20K
Parle Endeavors Inc · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn arts fund, creative equations fund, local arts support
$20K
Brooklyn Youth Company Inc · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn arts fund, creative equations fund, local arts support
$17K
Brooklyn Fam Festival of Arts and Music Inc · Brooklyn, NY
Creative equations fund, local arts support
$15K
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Fields of Work
- Arts
- Social justice
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