Rapid Response Artivism Micro-Grant

Number of Awards: Up to 5 awardees for the first cycle

Program Overview

Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Rapid Response Artivism Micro-Grant awards $1,000 micro-grants to artivists to support the creation of new, narrative-based artivism that responds to issues related to systemic racism and/or mass incarceration on a local, national, or global level.

Focus Areas

• Issues: Systemic racism and mass incarceration (local, national, or global level)
• Intersectional issues: Broadly interpreted to include related social justice topics
• Project Type: Narrative-based artivism that is change-oriented, features a clear call to action, and centers the stories of those directly impacted

Eligibility

• Target Audience: Artists, writers, organizers, activists, performers, and any person interested in combining artistry and advocacy practices to mobilize change
• Experience: Formal arts experience is NOT necessary to apply
• Collective Applications: Collectives will be considered
• Requirements: No minimum educational or experience requirements
• Preference: Given to individuals who have participated in at least one Broadway Advocacy Coalition program
• Timeline: Projects must be conceived, executed, and launched within a 2-month timeline

Project Requirements

Qualifying projects should meet Broadway Advocacy Coalition's definition of artivism:

• Narrative-based
• Change-oriented
• Include a clear call to action
• Involve people who are directly affected by the issue in the development process

Program Status

• Current Status: Pilot program
• Future Cycles: After this round, BAC will assess the program and, contingent on available funding, decide whether to launch a second cycle

Intellectual Property & Reporting

• Ownership: You will be the sole owner of your work. BAC will not own your work.
• Publicity Permission: By accepting the micro-grant, you agree to have your finished project represented on BAC's website and/or social media, and in organizational promotional materials
• Grant Report: NOT required
• Post-Grant Survey: Required to provide feedback for program improvement

Review Committee

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee of artivists with backgrounds in:

• Performance
• Creative writing
• Community organizing
• Campaign strategy

Supported By

Broadway Advocacy Coalition is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.