Charlene Victor & Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund

Who Can Apply: Brooklyn-based emerging and mid-career women artists or arts administrators (individuals only; arts administrators must show employment at a Brooklyn-based nonprofit). 501c3 organizations cannot apply.
The Focus: The applicant's own professional development, such as workshops, artist residencies, boot camps, conferences or fellowships that build skills as a cultural entrepreneur. Not for project development.
The Funding: $3,500 each: $2,500 toward professional development costs and $1,000 in direct compensation, paid 100% up-front.
Key Requirements: Activities narrative, a professional development budget totalling $3,500, proof of Brooklyn residency (artists) or of employment at a Brooklyn-based nonprofit (arts administrators), a work sample narrative with up to five work samples (video or audio five minutes or less), and a resume or bio of no more than two pages.

DeadlineSunday, October 11, 2026

Award$3,500 each: $2,500 toward individualized professional development costs plus $1,000 in direct compensation; 100% paid up-front.

LocationBrooklyn, NY

Application notesSubmit online via Submittable by 11:59pm EST on October 11, 2026. Funded professional development activities must take place between January 1 and December 31, 2027; a final report is due by January 15, 2028. Training may take place outside Brooklyn as long as the applicant is Brooklyn-based. Spanish guidelines available on request from grants@brooklynartscouncil.org.

Contactgrants@brooklynartscouncil.org

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Brooklyn Arts Council

Organization based in Brooklyn