Alternate ROOTS’ Partners in Action supports cultural equity, social justice efforts

Proposals due Sept. 2.

Alternate ROOTS is accepting applications for Partners in Action, a program that supports progressive activist artists working in grassroots communities throughout ROOTS’ 14-state region. ROOTS seeks applications from artists and their community partners in urban, suburban, and rural areas who together have identified specific actions, issues, challenges, activities, or opportunities that, with more support — both human and material — are ready to be activated. ROOTS’ interest is to partner with cultural organizing projects in order to support efforts of cultural equity and social justice. Partners in Action projects receive various kinds of support, including technical assistance. Financial support ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 may be a component; not all projects selected will receive direct financial support.

ROOTS offers several resources during the proposal development process, including conversations of intent, technical assistance calls, and proposal coaching.

Preliminary proposals, which are reviewed by proposal coaches, are optional, but highly encouraged. Preliminary proposals are due Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. Final applications are due Sept. 2 at 5 p.m.

Visit the Alternate ROOTS website for program details and information about the  three-phase application process.

Related : Two Charleston organizations selected for 2015 Partners in Action cohort.

About Alternate ROOTS
Alternate ROOTS, headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., supports the creation and presentation of original art that is rooted in community, place, tradition or spirit. We are a group of artists and cultural organizers based in the South creating a better world together. As Alternate ROOTS, we call for social and economic justice and are working to dismantle all forms of oppression – everywhere.

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