Artist Displacement Prevention Grant
ADPG APPLICATIONS
CURRENTLY CLOSED
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Artist Displacement Prevention Grant (ADPG) program provides financial assistance to artists who are facing the threat of displacement, including short-term eviction, loss of shelter, rent increases, or homelessness. The primary goal of this pilot grant program is to prioritize historically oppressed artists and address the most pressing issue in the Bay Area: housing.
Our organization is dedicated to supporting artists facing displacement in the Bay Area. We believe that by providing immediate assistance to stabilize artist housing, we can foster stronger connections within the arts community and raise awareness about the housing crisis that has historically impacted this underserved workforce.
We hope to open a new round of ADPG applications soon. In the meantime, please refer to our resources page for additional assistance.
ADPG APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED
ABOUT
THE GRANT
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The Artist Displacement Grant program requires artists to provide details about their art or cultural practice, their current funding need, and three work samples from the past two years.
We accept applications from artists and cultural workers who practice in the following disciplines:
Visual Art
Sound Art
Music
Media Art
Folk and Traditional Arts
Video/Film
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Literature
Fibers and Crafts
Social Practice
Sculpture/Installation
Interdisciplinary
If your discipline is not listed, please let us know.
Artists can apply each round up to twice yearly. If awarded, artists may reapply two years after receiving the grant funds.
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Applicants must use ADPG funds to fund activities that address or prevent their own displacement, including the following:
Paying for immediate shelter
Covering "back rent" or landlord dues
Providing a payment on artist-specific residence
Paying the deposit and/or first month's rent for a new residence
Acquiring temporary housing
Addressing impending eviction or homelessness
Other expenses that put the artist at risk of displacement
ADPG funds must directly address displacement. They cannot be used for:
Purchasing artist supplies
Buying a home or living space
Paying for an unoccupied mortgage
Program costs for artistic presentation
Artist fees
Anything unrelated to immediate displacement needs
Please contact info@vitalarts.org for questions about eligibility.
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We are not currently accepting applications for the ADPG.
For the latest updates, please check back soon or follow us on social media for the most recent information.
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APPLICATION REVIEW
Vital Arts works with two community panelists, who make decisions based on criteria, urgency of need, and availability. Unfortunately, the need is far greater than what we are able to provide, but we encourage applicants who do not receive funds this round to reapply for the next round.
The information provided in submitted applications will be kept confidential and may be used to secure additional funding for the program. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to reach out to info@vitalarts.org with any questions or comments.
CONTACT
For questions or concerns, contact us at info@vitalarts.org. To fill out the application, you will need a Gmail account. Vital Arts understands this is a potential barrier, and you may need assistance setting up an account. Please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be more than happy to walk you through the application and Gmail creation process.
Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, contáctenos en info@vitalarts.org. Para completar la solicitud, necesitará una cuenta de Gmail. Vital Arts comprende que esto es una barrera potencial y es posible que necesite ayuda para configurar una cuenta. Por favor no dude en contactar con nosotros. Estaremos encantados de guiarte a través del proceso de creación de la solicitud y de Gmail.
THANK YOU
Thank you to our generous donors. This round of the Artist Displacement Prevention Grants is brought to you by:
Support the Artist Displacement Prevention Grant
The Artist Displacement Prevention Grant was brought to you by generous donations from our community. If you would like to donate to this regranting program, please click below.
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