Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund
About the Fund
Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund (the Fund) is a unique public-private partnership inspired by the values in the City of Oakland’s cultural plan, Belonging in Oakland, aiming to create a more just city. The partnership combines the cultural equity vision of Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Division, the racial justice mission of the Akonadi Foundation, and the commitment to power building of East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF).
The Fund is made possible with major funding from the Surdna Foundation’s Thriving Cultures program and additional funding from the Akonadi Foundation and East Bay Community Foundation. Radical Imagination for Racial Justice is Surdna’s national regranting initiative to enable artists in partnership with communities to reimagine policies and practices advancing justice for those most impacted by systemic racism.
Grant Details
The Fund will award no more than three community-centered collaborations with grants of $100,000 per year for three years. Additional support includes:
- A $12,000 annual stipend for life-sustaining expenses of artists/cultural practitioners (e.g., student debt, healthcare, or childcare).
- A stipend of up to $25,000 for project-related research/documentation.
- Networking and peer learning support for awardees.