2024-25 Community Development Investments

Formerly known as the Seed Fund Tier 4 Grant, this award is intended to be a more substantial investment in an already ongoing project or initiative that centers the Flow Arts and helps to promote the mission of Fund the Flow Arts.

Our mission is to:

• Advance the prop manipulation-based Flow Arts
• Foster local Flow Arts communities
• Cultivate the global community of Flow Arts practitioners.

Funding can range from $10,001 – $20,000. In order to be eligible for this grant, the project or activity must already be underway and be able to demonstrate community engagement, momentum, and sound management.

Application Process:

Please submit a Letter of Intent to info@fundtheflowarts.org that describes your project. Please be sure to include in this letter:

• How long the activity has been running;
• How it serves the mission of Fund the Flow Arts;
• The community it serves – this can be based on geographic location or identity or other factors;
• A short description of what the funds will be used for/how the investment can benefit the community you serve and your organization or project;
• Put Community Development Investment LOI and the name of your project in your subject line.

All letters will be reviewed by the Board members and subject-matter experts drawn from the community.

The projects deemed the best able to help Fund the Flow Arts fulfill its mission will be invited to submit a full-proposal. This proposal will include an application form with detailed questions, as well as a project budget, marketing plan, and resumes of the project leadership and key personnel. An interview with project leadership will also be required. You do not need to submit proposal materials with your initial Letter of Intent.

The timeline is as follows:

• Letters of Intent accepted from October 31, 2024 – December 31, 2024. Please do not submit your letter before October 31.
• Full proposals will be invited in January with a due date of March 15, 2025.
• Awards will be announced in May 2025.