Submitted by City of Evanston

As a part of the Evanston Arts Council’s Cultural Fund Grant program, individual artists, non-profits, and community organizations are invited to apply for up to $4,000 to support specific cultural programs and/or general operations. The application deadline is April 1, 2023.

Additional details, grant guidelines, and the online application can be found at cityofevanston.org/culturalfund. 

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  1. Here is a direct quote from their guidelines:

    ‘ Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) organizations, and projects that serve underserved demographics and communities will be favored.’

    So if you are a meritorious, struggling, white artist – are you out of luck? Is this even legal?

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    1. The Cultural Fund Grant Guidelines and Eligibility document is seven pages of selection criteria and you have a problem with the one paragraph that advocates for underserved communities.
      You should reconsider labeling yourself as meritorious.

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