BIPOC
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund is intended to help those pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is for those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). If you fit this description and you are in need of short-term, immediate financial assistance – we would like to help.
Deadline: Ongoing
Application Fee: Free
Eligibility: All BIPOC artists who need financial assistance during this crisis are encouraged to apply.
Address: N/A
Contact: info@aacdmv.org
A Guide to Addiction and Recovery for African Americans - Provides helpful statistics, looks at the differences in substance abuse patterns across the black population, and treatment options to consider.
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund - National Trust for Historic Preservation
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among African Americans - Provides helpful statistics, looks at the differences in substance abuse patterns across the black population, and treatment options to consider.
Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America (BTC/BAA) Fellowship - An educational, semester-long introduction to the business of touring Broadway, with paid positions nationwide. Application Deadline: September 29, 2023.
Demographics and Addiction African Americans may experience more barriers to treatment than other groups, this guide can help one become aware of payment options and how to find providers who understand the issues unique to this population.
Detox Local - An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.
Live Another Day - Extensive information on mental health and substance use resources for people of color. Their mission is equal access to life-saving resources. They have guides for black, Latinx, Asian, and native people.
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network - Advancing healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color.
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
RISE (Representation, Inclusion, & Support for Employment) seeks to build a more equitable and inclusive theatre industry by centralizing DEIA tools and resources through a network of partners and a national personnel directory that focuses on folks from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, deaf, and disabled theatre professionals. Join the directory here.
The Artist Statement: 5 Do’s and Don’ts: The artist statement. Frequently required in residency applications, project proposals, and grant applications, creating this document can be a pain point for artists who want to get it just right. The goal is to get to the heart of who you are creatively, and how that informs your work.
LGBTQIA+
Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation
116 E. 16th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY10003
Phone: (212) 529-8021
Email: by contact form on the website
Website: www.astraeafoundation.org
David Bohnett Foundation*
Positive media portrayals of lesbians and gays
Grants: $10,000-$500,000
David Bohnett Foundation 245 South Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, CA90212 Phone: (310) 276-0001 Fax: (310) 276-0007 Email: paul@bohnett.com (Program Manager Paul Moore)
Website: www.bohnettfoundation.org
Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S Artists, Performers & Tip-Based Workers
Glad Day Bookshop has set up an emergency fund to help LGBTQ2S artists, performers & tip-based workers. This fund is not meant to help people recover lost income.
Deadline: Ongoing
Application Fee: Free
Eligibility: All LBBTQ2S artists, performers, & tip-based workers are encouraged to apply.
Address:
Glad Day Bookshop
499 Church Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Contact: michael@gladday.ca
Frameline Film/Video Completion Fund*
Grants: Up to $5,000
Frameline Film/Video Completion Fund 145 Ninth St. #300 San Francisco, CA94103 Phone: (415) 703-8650 Fax: (415) 861-1404
Email: info@frameline.org Website: www.frameline.org/
Open Meadows Foundation
Grants: Up to $2,000
Email: openmeadowsfdn@gmail.com
Website: www.openmeadows.org/
Pride Foundation
Oregon only. Also offers a scholarship program.
Grants: Average $1,500
For questions about grants or scholarships: Craig Williams (he/him), Program Operations Manager: craig@pridefoundation.org
Website: https://pridefoundation.org/region/oregon/
Pridelights Foundation*
Massachusetts only.
Pridelights Foundation
398 Columbus Avenue, #252
Boston, MA02116
Shefa Fund*
Jewish Community Activism on Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues
Shefa Foundation
8453 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: (215) 247-9704 Fax: (215) 247-9703
Email: info@shefafund.org
Website: www.shefafund.org
LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options - Assisted Living
MENTAL HEALTH
A Guide for Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic
Detox Local - An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.
Live Another Day - Extensive information on mental health and substance use resources for people of color. Their mission is equal access to life-saving resources. They have guides for black, Latinx, Asian, and native people.
Mental Health Micro Grants - Indie Theater Fund has opened an Emergency Mental Health fund that will be awarding individuals $500 micro grants for indie theater makers to use toward therapy, medication, meditation classes, and any other mental health related costs. It is our hope that by providing this financial resource, we can help remove barriers that prevent artists from seeking and receiving the care, support, and information they need to care for their mental health.
MentalHealthforAll.nyc.gov - a new comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers.
National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness and Emergency Response
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network - Advancing healing justice by transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color.
MILITARY / VETERANS
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Mental Health Micro Grants - Indie Theater Fund has opened an Emergency Mental Health fund that will be awarding individuals $500 micro grants for indie theater makers to use toward therapy, medication, meditation classes, and any other mental health related costs. It is our hope that by providing this financial resource, we can help remove barriers that prevent artists from seeking and receiving the care, support, and information they need to care for their mental health.
RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION
A Guide to Addiction and Recovery for African Americans - Provides helpful statistics, looks at the differences in substance abuse patterns across the black population, and treatment options to consider.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among African Americans - Provides helpful statistics, looks at the differences in substance abuse patterns across the black population, and treatment options to consider.
Demographics and Addiction African Americans may experience more barriers to treatment than other groups, this guide can help one become aware of payment options and how to find providers who understand the issues unique to this population.
Detox Rehabs - Recovery experts provide trusted resources and relevant information for individuals and their families struggling with substance abuse.
Helping You From Addiction to Recovery
How Different Cultures Deal with Alcoholism - Learn why culture, religion, race, social circles, socioeconomic status, and home environment can be a factor in how a person treats alcohol abuse.
How to Test for the Addictive Gene - from KnowYourDna.com
Parent’s Guide to Fentanyl - from Addicted.org
Peer Mentorship Exchange - Shoe Box Arts
SENIORS
What is Elder Abuse? / How to Report Elder Abuse?
LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options - Assisted Living
SURVIVORS OF ABUSE
Domestic Violence Resource Guide - from MysticMag
Helping Survivors - Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault
Long Term Effects of Sex Abuse - Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault
What is Considered Sexual Assault? - Florin/Roebig Trial Attorneys
If you have any suggested revisions or additions to any of these lists, please send them to us at funding at womenartsmediacoalition.org
Updates to our resources and opportunities have been made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Updated on 9/5/2023