The Nexus Fund is seeking Project Proposals as a part of our participation in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Arts Regional Regranting Program. The Nexus Fund underwrites artist-driven projects that engage in risk-taking and experimentation, notably those projects that broaden critical discourse and challenge traditional assumptions. We are seeking proposals for projects – particularly those that are multi-disciplinary and collaborative – that provoke social engagement and center the diverse audiences living and working in Metro Atlanta.* The fund will disburse ten, $6,000 grants totaling $60,000.

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*Metro Atlanta being designated as the 11-counties of Clayton, Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale.

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Timeline, Requirements, and FAQs

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Application timeline:

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• December 1, 2024: Application Opens

• December 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025:  Applications Accepted

• February 1 – February 28, 2025: Grantees applications scored by jury

• March 3 – March 14, 2025: Jury Deliberates 

• March 17, 2025: Grantees Notified

• April 1, 2025: Funds Dispersed Notified

 

Application requirements:

 

• 250 word overall project summary

• 500-750 word project proposal describing your project in detail and answering these questions:

  • Why is this specific project important?

  • Who is the audience of your project?

  • What is the intended outcome/impact of your project?

• 3-5 images showing proof of concept or previous relevant work

• Artist(s) bios, please provide a bio for all main contributors to the project.

• Proposed project timeline

• Project website (if available)

• Budget (Download template here)

 

Project timelines and budgets do not have to be exact but need to demonstrate an understanding of fund and time usage.

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How to Apply

Apply with our online form.

Applications are only accepted via online form. Do not email or drop off applications in person.

 

Questions? Email us at support@atlantacontemporary.org

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FAQs

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What are the project parameters?

 

• Projects should directly benefit individuals and communities throughout the 11-County Metro Atlanta Region, as defined by the Atlanta Regional Commission (Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale)

• Projects should be mindful of current public health protocols and open to all

• Preference will be given to projects that:

  • are multi-disciplinary and collaborative

  • provoke social engagement

  • center the diverse audiences living and working in Metro Atlanta

 

• Projects must be accomplished by September 30, 2025 (Projects created to coincide with specific events beyond this date will be accepted at the juror's discretion)

• Collaborative projects are encouraged, but we ask that only one application is submitted per project.

 

Who is ineligible?

 

• 501(c)3 organizations are not eligible for project funding.

• Current students are not eligible for project funding.

• Nexus Fund grant money is not “seed money” and projects must be fully funded by the grant. You are welcome to seek out additional funding for your project, but the project must still be accomplished with the Nexus grant.

• Already established projects and collaborations will not be awarded grants as we want to provide opportunity for risk-taking and experimentation in new projects.