Grants for Creative Individuals equitably advance creativity throughout Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket by providing funding to individuals who demonstrate achievement of creative expression and commitment to their artistic/cultural practice.
Donor Name: Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
State: Massachusetts
County: Barnstable County (MA), Dukes County (MA), Nantucket County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/02/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod welcomes applications from Barnstable County, Dukes County, and Nantucket County artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners in all artistic/creative disciplines.
They welcome applications from Barnstable County, Dukes County, and Nantucket County artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners in all artistic/creative disciplines.
Goals
- Community Equity funding provides stipends to artists conducting arts and culture projects or programs that create access to the arts for all, breaking down barriers and fostering connection across Cape Cod. These projects aim to engage audiences of all ages and abilities, while addressing critical community challenges.
- The Arts Foundation is dedicated to removing barriers to participation in the arts, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of creativity. They believe in the arts as a platform for connection, empowering artists to bring people out of isolation, inspire dialogue, and amplify voices in their communities.
Funding Information
$2,500 to $10,000.
Grant period
Applicant must use funding within the grant year – June 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for funding:
- Applicant must be a practicing artist. Community Equity Grants for Individuals defines a practicing artist as an individual recognized by their peers, critics, or other professionals as committed to producing art on a regular basis. Artists meeting this criterion are typically paid for their work, earning a portion of their living from their creative work. Artists of all disciplines (performing, visual, literary, media, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
- Applicant must be 18 years old or older.
- Students pursuing any degree are NOT eligible.
- Applicant has at least a two-year history of public engagement, presentation, or publication.
- Applicant must be the lead artist in every aspect of their project.
- Applicant cannot be disbarred, suspended, or have any other exclusions or disqualifications from receiving federal funding.
- Applicant must maintain a residence in Barnstable County, Dukes County, or Nantucket County
- Applicant must produce arts and/or culture that benefits and focuses primarily on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and/or Nantucket.
- Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen with a Social Security number to be provided upon notification of a grant award.
For more information, visit AFCC.
