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Creative West provides continued support to its alumni by providing the Leaders of Color Network Professional Development Fund 2024 – an exclusive opportunity for alumni of its Emerging Leaders of Color Program, Creative West LoCF alumni, and BIPOC Artist Fund awardees. This fund aims to reimburse Creative West’s Leaders of Color Network members for activities and materials that contribute to their professional development.
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Applications are open to any members of the Leaders of Color Network who participated in the WESTAF Emerging Leaders of Color Program (ELC) between 2010 and 2021, who are WESTAF Alumni from the National Leaders of Color Fellowship Program (LoCF), and/or BIPOC Artist Fund awardees.
Applications open Fall 2024
Recipient Type
Individual
Recipient Location
United States (including U.S. Jurisdictions)
Grant Amount
Anticipated individual award funding will average $750 or will be the requested amount
Period of Performance
Funded activities must occur between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025.
BIPOC Artist Fund
Funding and support for BIPOC artists that emphasizes self-determination for artists and their communities.
National Leaders of Color Fellowship Program
Bringing together all Leaders of Color program alumni to deepen relationships across cohorts
Cultural Sustainability
A Creative West Program for Small Organizations of Color
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