Rockefeller Brothers Fund: The Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grants

The Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture grants honor the legacy of Charles E. Culpeper by supporting the artists and arts and cultural organizations that make New York City one of the world's most dynamic creative capitals. The Fund is inspired by the conviction that arts and culture promote free expression, foster a deeper understanding of human experience and diverse communities, and provide a fresh lens on persistent problems and emerging challenges. The Fund aims to strengthen the cultural environment of the city by supporting its rich artistic community and the diversity of the city's population. Special interests of the Fund are to sustain and advance small and mid-size cultural organizations, particularly those that are community-based and/or culturally specific, and to provide opportunities for artists of color and other underrepresented artists to contribute to the cultural vitality of New York City. The Fund also seeks to encourage mainstream, larger institutions to present underrepresented artists and to find innovative ways to engage new and diverse audiences. Grants support the creative process and build the capacity of small and mid-size arts and cultural institutions across all arts disciplines and promote diversity in the city's creative life. Capacity-building grants support strategic planning, technology enhancements, board and staff development, marketing, and outreach initiatives. The online portal for Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) is now open for one-year support requests with a start date in 2021. Please note that LOIs will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds have been fully allocated. The review of your application may take up to six months.