Serendib Embers Micro-Grant Application

Primary Contact Name* This field is required.

Pronouns (optional)

Please select your identity (check all that apply)* This field is required.

Black / African American

Indigenous / Native / First Nations

Asian

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Email Address* This field is required.

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Phone Number (optional)

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Artist / Organization Name (if applicable)* This field is required.

Are you... (check all that apply)* This field is required.

An emerging artist

A student (high school, college, alternative program)

A creative pursuing independent or community-based work

Part of historically underrepresented communities

A community member

A full time artist

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Project Title* This field is required.

Brief Project Summary (500 word limit)* This field is required.This is your opportunity to share why your project should be funded by the Serendib Embers Micro-Grant. What does the project involve, who are you collaborating with, and what are the desired outcomes?

Community Focus - Who community does this project aim to serve or engage (this can be region of the triangle, demographics, etc.)? How are you connected to this community?* This field is required.

Role of Art (300 word limit)- How does art function as a primary driver of this project? Please describe the creative practice and its role in shaping the project’s vision, process, and outcomes.* This field is required.

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Collaborator's Name* This field is required.

Collaborator's Email* This field is required.

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Collaborator's Website

Collaborator's Role (300 Word Limit)* This field is required.What is this collaborator's role in the project? How will they contribute?

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Letters of Commitment from Community Partners* This field is required.Please upload a written and signed letter from your collaborator confirming their commitment to this project including how they plan on collaborating with you for this grant. (pdf, doc, docx)

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Collaboration Approach - How will you collaborate across sectors? Please describe how roles, responsibilities, and decision-making are shared.* This field is required.

Project Timeline - * This field is required.Please share your proposed timeline for the roll-out and implementation of your project.

Use of Grant Funds -* This field is required.(200 words) How will you utilize grant funds to support your project?

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Alignment with Embers (300 word limit) How does this project align with Embers’ focus on community building, collaboration, and art-led practice?* This field is required.

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How will the impact of this project extend beyond the grant period?* This field is required.

What lasting skills, relationships, or resources will remain in the community after the project concludes?* This field is required.

In what ways will participants have ongoing access to the work, tools, or resources created?* This field is required.

How will this work strengthen the ecosystem of artists and partners involved?* This field is required.

Work Samples or Supporting Materials (Optional)

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Please confirm the following:* This field is required.

I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2026, with a final report due January 15, 2027.

I understand that mentorship is optional and separate from grant evaluation and reporting.

I understand that the Serendib Embers Micro-Grant team may contact me with further questions about my application.

Serendib Embers Micro-Grant Application