The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) is proud to launch the Black Art Fund for Dance, a new initiative dedicated to supporting the creative process for individuals and organizations working within the dance ecosystem, rooted in their communities. This fund is made possible through a partnership with the Wallace Foundation’s Advancing Well-Being in the Arts Initiative, which champions small arts organizations (annual budgets under $500,000) founded by, for, and with communities of color.
Funding Details
IABD will distribute a total of $625,000.
Grant Amount: $25,000 per recipient.
Grant Type: Unrestricted and non-matching
Who Should Apply:
We strongly encourage applications from:
First-time applicants.
Applicants from underrepresented geographic regions.
Applicants from underrepresented dance forms
Eligibility Criteria:
Current Membership: Applicants must be current members of The International Association of Blacks in Dance at the time of submission.
Residency: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or hold permanent resident status in the United States due to the pilot nature of the program.
Program Participation: Grantees must agree to participate in all program components, including assessments, cohort gatherings, and community sharing(s). Additionally, participants consent to participating in the Wallace Foundation research study.
Commitment to transparency: While reporting will be minimal, IABD will conduct evaluation(s) to measure programmatic effectiveness. Key information will be gathered in the following ways:
Program Data Collection
Participant Feedback
Scheduled Check-Ins
Operating History: The applicant must have at least 2 years of operating experience and/or demonstrate 2 years of creative practice.
Selection Process:
The application will be reviewed by a committee of IABD members and stakeholders.
Successful applicants will be able to articulate their alignment with program values & demonstrate a deep commitment to their creative practice, community, and IABD
Application Timeline:
Application Opens: October 13, 2025
Application Close: November 7, 2025
Award Notifications: November 25, 2025
FIND OUT MORE HERE
Funding Details
IABD will distribute a total of $625,000.
Grant Amount: $25,000 per recipient.
Grant Type: Unrestricted and non-matching
Who Should Apply:
We strongly encourage applications from:
First-time applicants.
Applicants from underrepresented geographic regions.
Applicants from underrepresented dance forms
Eligibility Criteria:
Current Membership: Applicants must be current members of The International Association of Blacks in Dance at the time of submission.
Residency: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or hold permanent resident status in the United States due to the pilot nature of the program.
Program Participation: Grantees must agree to participate in all program components, including assessments, cohort gatherings, and community sharing(s). Additionally, participants consent to participating in the Wallace Foundation research study.
Commitment to transparency: While reporting will be minimal, IABD will conduct evaluation(s) to measure programmatic effectiveness. Key information will be gathered in the following ways:
Program Data Collection
Participant Feedback
Scheduled Check-Ins
Operating History: The applicant must have at least 2 years of operating experience and/or demonstrate 2 years of creative practice.
Selection Process:
The application will be reviewed by a committee of IABD members and stakeholders.
Successful applicants will be able to articulate their alignment with program values & demonstrate a deep commitment to their creative practice, community, and IABD
Application Timeline:
Application Opens: October 13, 2025
Application Close: November 7, 2025
Award Notifications: November 25, 2025
FIND OUT MORE HERE
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