2022 Grants

 The ‘Fan the Flame’ mini-grant is an annual grant for independent artists/artistic projects or nonprofit organizations with a maximum asking amount of $1000. Grant funds may supplement partial project expenses and do not need to cover the complete costs of submitted projects. Eligible applicants are individual artists and nonprofits who can prove that they have taken steps to create an active project or have unanticipated project expenses that require additional support. All projects must have deadline dates or commitments to exhibitions or performances.

Areas of Special Interest

Creative Embers is interested in a number of social justice and environmental issues. The following list represents areas of special interests for artists pursuing fiscal sponsorships, grants, and other forms of collaboration. The list does not fully comprise all areas of interest and is subject to change as certain issues become more relevant and pressing.

 

  • Elevating the voices of survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, domestic violence, and other complex and underrepresented crimes.

  • Working with fashion designers and artists to reduce exploitation within the fashion industry and our supply chains.

  • Addressing the continued discrimination and violence against LGBTQIA+ populations.

 

  • Creating initiatives that support mental health services and bring awareness to global health crisis and trauma.

  • Artistic activism that aids the #BlackLivesMatter, #StopAAIPHate movement, and other social movements protesting racially motivated violence.

  • Creative efforts promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

 

Grant Details

 

Maximum Ask

 

Applicants are able to ask for any amount up to $1000. If there is room within the amounts needed for various applicant projects, Creative Embers will consider splitting the grant and awarding two applicants.

 

Eligibility

 

Applicants are limited to independent artists and registered non-profit organizations located in the state of Michigan.

 

Application Deadline

 

Final Report

 
 
 
 
 

The deadline for applications is August 25, 2023.

 

Creative Embers requires a final report documenting all grant funding activities. The final report should align with the proposed project expenses and be approved by Creative Embers. If the Final Report is not submitted or is denied approval, the applicant may be asked to return the previously issued funds.

 

‘Fan the Flame’ Application

Please fill out the application form below and provide any necessary links and information.