RAPID RESPONSE

ARTIVISM MICRO-GRANT

 
Broadway Advocacy Coalition’s Rapid Response Artivism Micro-Grant awards $1000 micro-grants to artivists to support the creation of new, narrative-based artivism that responds to issues related to systemic racism and/or mass incarceration on a local, national, or global level. 

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APPLICATIONS DEADLINE AUGUST 28

This program is for artists, writers, organizers, activists, and performers, as well as anyone interested in combining artistry and advocacy to mobilize change.

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The grant is designed to support individuals and collectives to create rapid response artivism projects that can be conceived, executed, and launched within a 2-month timeline. Per Broadway Advocacy Coalition’s definition of artivism, qualifying projects should be narrative-based, change-oriented, include a clear call to action, and involve people who are directly affected by the issue in the development process.

This program is for artists, writers, organizers, activists, and performers and for any other person who is interested in combining artistry and advocacy practices to mobilize change. Formal arts experience is not necessary to apply. Collectives will be considered. Participation has no minimum educational or experience requirements, but preference will be given to individuals who have participated in at least one Broadway Advocacy Coalition program. Additionally, by accepting a micro-grant, you will agree to have your finished project represented on BAC’s website and/or social media. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For the 2026 Rapid Response cycle, we will be selecting 3 awardees.

  • The Rapid Response Artivism Micro-Grant program is currently in its second cycle. After this round, we will assess the program and, contingent on available funding, decide whether to launch a third cycle.

  • Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee of artivists with backgrounds in performance, creative writing, community organizing, and campaign strategy.

  • Yes, we do accept national and international applications, but as we are a New York-based organization, those based in New York State will be prioritized.

  • Yes! We view issues of system racism and mass incarceration as deeply intersectional issues. If you can make a case for how your project relates, we want to hear it!

  • No, you will be the sole owner of your work. Before accepting the micro-grant, you will be asked to provide BAC with permission to publicize the work on BAC’s website, social media, and organizational promotional materials.

  • No, you will not be required to complete a grant report. However, you may be required to complete a post-grant survey, provide samples of the project work, and provide BAC with feedback to improve the program further.