BACCES Local Programming Application

BACCES Local Programming Application
This initiative is intended to support local-level programming and training for BIPOC acrobats in their communities. Applications must be for programming in the US or Canada, but applicants and programming may be for any level (new or experienced) or of any age. Funds are targeted for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) beneficiaries; white applicants may still use this form for programming that specifically benefits BIPOC participants in partner acrobatics and adjacent disciplines. Funds are not to be used for festival attendance or festival-adjacent trainings (e.g., 1-day intensives added on to a festival). For festival-related support, please see our separate partner festival ticket application.

We are currently accepting applications for programming occurring May 2026–May 2027. The deadline for this round is April 15, 2026.

Selection is not based on merit or financial need. A committee will conduct an initial review of applications for eligibility and alignment with BACCES' goals of fostering BIPOC participation and inclusive spaces in partner acrobatics. Submissions that pass this initial review will be selected for funding by random lottery. Awards are limited to 1 per application cycle per applicant. Please also note that these awards are taxable, and that awards are for a maximum of $500 USD total.

Awards will be determined approximately 2 weeks after application submission. Awardees must submit a post-project review form within 2 weeks after their programming concludes or at the latest by June 1, 2027. Awardees who fail to submit this form in the specified timeline will not be eligible for future awards.

Please direct all questions to info@bacces.org
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Local Programming Proposal

Answer these questions to tell us about your proposed project, its relationship to partner acro and the local community, and your experience with racial justice work.
We have 2 broad areas that we would like to support with this funding. Please select which one describes the primary use of funds you are applying for*
Skill-building activities are things like class/workshop/intensive registration fees, private lessons, or training. Sustaining activities are things like bodywork (PT, chiropractic care, etc.) as well as transportation, meals, childcare.
Describe the programming you would like funding for and explain its relationship to partner acrobatics*

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Please explain how your proposed project/activity fits within other offerings in your community. Specifically, please detail how your project will be sustainable or have longer-term impacts that benefit BIPOC participants. Please also describe other funding sources or infrastructure that will be supporting your project.*

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Please describe your experience with implementing similar projects/programming, especially detailing what barriers you have confronted or overcome, and what other funding sources or infrastructure you used.*

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Who are the ultimate beneficiaries of this funding? Please explain how it directly benefits BIPOC acrobats.*

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Please describe your background in and experience with racial justice.*

For example, list any trainings your have taken, communities you engage with, or relationships you have built that center around racial justice.0/250
How would you characterize the racial and economic dynamics of your acro community? Who is currently in the community—what types of participants feel safe and included, and who is left out/not currently in the community? *

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Who are the organizers or providers of your program/project/activity? Do they identify as White or BIPOC? Describe their role in the community.*

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Please describe how you will promote your activity/project.*

BACCES must review the language and characterization of the project in the final promotional material and may require that it include our logo or mention that the activity is in partnership with BACCES.0/250
Approximately how many people do you expect your proposed project to impact?
This question is for informational purposes only and not used to evaluate your project.
Funding Request & Itemized Expenses

Fill in these fields with the total amount you're requesting and a list of itemized expenses. See below for an example.
Please enter the total amount of funding you are seeking in US dollars.*
Awards must be $500 USD or less. Please enter the number without a dollar sign.

Please provide a proposed set of itemized expenses. See below for an example.*

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Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept your application based on your current selections. Please review our informational section above or change your selections to re-attempt an application.
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