The Working Capital Grant Program is a fast-tracked financial wellness and sustainability initiative for artists who currently live or have studio space in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
State: Massachusetts
Counties: Franklin County (MA), Hampshire County (MA), Hampden County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 07/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,500
Details:
In this round, this program pairs a $1,500 artist mini-grant with one-on-one coaching and online financial and business resiliency webinars focusing on navigating a post-COVID cultural sector. Selected grantees will:
- Write a short plan that outlines their strategy for the best use of their working capital funds.
- Attend a planning workshop to guide them in setting goals and thinking about their creative practice in a strategic way.
- Receive one or two individual professional coaching sessions with an artist-expert.
- Receive priority sign-up for free online workshops for Valley artists.
- Receive a $1,500 grant.
- Receive a monthly invitation to an online or in-person meet up with fellow artists.
For more information, visit Working Capital Grants.