2025-26 Community Development Investment :: request for proposal

Fund the Flow Arts is inviting proposals for projects that will investigate/ promote/ instruct on the Flow Arts’ impact on and connection with wellness and human health. Areas of investigation can include, but are not limited to: Physical health including physical therapy, Mental health including recovery or different types of therapy, Aging, and Youth Development.

The project should result in a resource that will be made available to the community at large, and can articulate benefits beyond “it’s fun,” and does more than collating existing research. We are hoping to find a project that can articulate the connection between a flow practice and its benefits – not simply a poi/hoop as exercise class.

An overarching question to consider in shaping your proposal is: How do we promote the Flow Arts for generations to come?

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated history of engaging in the work proposed, have a deep knowledge of the Flow Arts and any other subject matter relevant to the project, and present a project that is aligned with the mission of Fund the Flow Arts.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check in with Fund the Flow Arts regarding the appropriateness of their projects. Please email info@fundtheflowarts.org with the subject line CDI Project Inquiry.

Maximum grant award is $20,000

The application period is open from October 15, 2025 – December 31, 2025.
The application deadline is December 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.

An interview with board members of Fund the Flow Arts and community members will be required as part of this process. We will schedule interviews in March and April and aim to announce the grant recipient(s) by early May.

To Apply, please:

1. Complete application form;
2. Include required attachments:

• Full budget for the project;
• Resumes/CVs for the project leadership