The Equity in the Arts Fund (EITAF), formally known as the Minority Arts and Education Fund (MAEF), is a supporting organization of the Cleveland Foundation that seeks to strengthen and build the capacity of organizations that promote the arts and cultures of communities of color and to provide meaningful creative opportunities for artists of color.
Donor Name: Cleveland Foundation
State: Ohio
City: Cleveland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/24/2022
Size of the Grant: 5,000 – $20,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Organizations may apply for grants to:
- Strengthen and/or grow their capacity to deliver high-quality, inclusive and representative arts and cultural programming and services; and/or
- Host fellowships for artists of color. The artist will individually develop a vision and craft a personal professional arts experience that provides them with meaningful opportunities to create new work, practice arts management skills, and engage with the community.
Funding Information
- EITAF is accepting applications for grants ranging from $5,000 – $20,000 to organizations that are led by people of color and serve, engage in, and promote the arts and cultures – both traditional and new – of communities of African, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous and Middle Eastern descent.
- Funding Period Jan. – Dec. 2023
Eligibility Criteria
At least one organization currently holding 501(c)3 tax-exempt status must serve as lead applicant for an EITAF grant. Organizations that do not currently have 501(c)3 tax-exempt status are eligible to apply in partnership with a tax-exempt organization. Artist fellowships will not be awarded directly to artists; a 501(c)3 organization must apply to host a fellowship opportunity.
For more information, visit Cleveland Foundation.