Resources and Grants for BIPOC Musicians

At BNMI we are committed to providing resources to support the BIPOC community. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/artsleadersfund - Arts Administrators of the Arts Leaders Fund have set up an emergency fund that goes directly to BIPOC artists and administrators for wages lost during COVID.

https://jazzfoundation.org/musicians-emergency-fund/ - The Jazz Foundation’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund provides housing assistance, pro bono medical care, disaster relief and direct financial support in times of crisis.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4u-9VX5bQZrdt3H-wO99UPb8e_k4r3dy0A3wf8eoG3E-2sw/viewform - Queer Writers of Color 

https://burnaway.org/announcing-the-southern-bipoc-artist-fund/ - Southern BIPOC Artists Fund for applicants from Southeastern America. Check site for details.

https://www.pandemicoflove.com/ - A national, mutual aid organization that connects people in need with those who can provide support.

http://www.castleskins.org/ - Boston-based Castle of Our Skins is focused on celebrating black artistry through music. Check their website for Calls for Scores and other opportunities.

https://www.forthepeoplecollective.org/microgrants.html- Provides microgrants to artists of color in Illinois.

http://www.concertartists.org/resources