Community Foundation announces new grant opportunities for arts organizations opening today; simultaneously awards $1 million in grants

Funding will continue throughout the fourth quarter for arts, community development, education, housing and more

ATLANTA – October 19, 2021 – The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces $1.06 million in grants to 29 organizations to fund efforts in the arts, while simultaneously announcing the opening of a second grant cycle for funding by year-end.

The Foundation’s Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund second grant cycle for 2021 is open and receiving grant applications through Friday, November 19. Eligibility requirements and the application are available on the Arts Fund website.

“Arts organizations enable local communities to thrive by increasing access for all Atlantans to creativity and culture. Their ability to help us understand our feelings and what’s happening in our world is imperative in times of change or when we need hope,” said Frank Fernandez, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. “Since the pandemic began, we have taken a look at how we can increase equity across the region in all its forms, including the arts. This important sector is an intersection of so much in our society – in addition to helping us understand the human condition, it reflects and helps us process the issues and opportunities in our society. Through extensive conversations with arts leaders, funders and community members, and the expertise of a national consultant, we have worked to understand both quantitatively and qualitatively what we need to do to ensure the future is better for Atlanta’s arts sector. You will see us making changes as we implement this re-imagined approach. There is more to do, and we move forward with urgency as we continue to make changes and announce new grants for 2021 and beyond.”

For the arts, the Foundation prioritized organizations that are serving or founded and/or led by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Almost 70% of organizations awarded in this round fit those criteria. We will be announcing grants providing funding for community development, education, housing and more on October 25, 2021.

Arts organizations awarded in this cycle are:

APEX Museum, $50,000

AREA Non-Profit, $28,000

ArtsXchange, $50,000

Atlanta Artist Relief Fund, $30,000

Atlanta Chamber Players, $25,000

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, $50,000

Atlanta Music Project, $100,000

Ballethnic Dance Company, $50,000

Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation, $30,000

Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts, $10,000

Dashboard Co-Op, $25,000

Dominion Arts Foundation, $40,000

gloATL, $50,000

Gwinnett Council for the Arts, $50,000

MINT, $20,000

Moving in the Spirit, $50,000

National Black Arts Festival, $50,000

Out Front Theatre Company, $20,000

Out of Hand Theater, $50,000

Paint Love, $30,000

Pianos for Peace, $20,000

re:imagine/ATL, $50,000

staibdance, $30,000

Steffen Thomas Museum and Archives, $50,000

The Art Section, $10,000

The Creatives Project, $35,500

The Trey Clegg Singers, $17,000

TILA Studios, $15,000

Wren’s Nest, $30,000

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About the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Since 1951, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has been leading and inspiring philanthropy to increase the vitality of our region and the well-being of all residents. With 70 years serving the Atlanta region and a robust team of experts, the Community Foundation expands its philanthropic reach and impact by providing quality services to donors and bold, innovative community leadership committed to equity and shared prosperity. The Community Foundation is a top-20 community foundation among 800 nationally, with approximately $1.2 billion in current assets, and is Georgia’s second largest foundation. For more information, visit: cfgreateratlanta.org or connect with the Foundation via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Photo credit: Atlanta Music Project