Funding Amount

$15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Artists and creative practitioners
  • Artist entrepreneurs seeking sustainable pathways
  • Current Resident (2024-2025): Diarra Imani, an Emmy-nominated spoken word artist, educator, and breath coach

Other requirements

  • Those prioritizing social justice in creative work
  • Geographic Scope: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Overview

A program designed to support and invest in artists who prioritize social justice in their creative work. CIR supports economic growth and advancement of creatives while working toward broader systems change that includes artists and creatives in community and economic advancement.

Focus Areas:

  • Artists and creative practitioners prioritizing social justice
  • Economic resilience in marginalized communities through viable systems-level interventions
  • Sustainable pathways for creative work

Program Benefits:

  • Financial award of $15,000
  • Space to work and create
  • Strategic expertise to increase entrepreneurial success
  • Tools and resources to execute strategic goals
  • Mentorship to elevate craft
  • Network to connect, learn, and collaborate

Eligibility:

  • Artists and creative practitioners
  • Those prioritizing social justice in creative work
  • Artist entrepreneurs seeking sustainable pathways

Geographic Scope: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Current Resident (2024-2025): Diarra Imani, an Emmy-nominated spoken word artist, educator, and breath coach

How to Apply

Application Process

Specific application steps and submission details are not provided on the website. Interested artists should contact the Equity | Impact Center directly for application information.

What The Equity Impact Center actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$17K
Median grant
$17K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Social justice
  • Startups
  • Small grants

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