Independent Grants

Be the foundation that supports our community!

CAAPA seeks grant partnerships with foundations and government agencies committed to advancing diversity in classical performing arts. Your funding directly supports arts education, performance opportunities, and community engagement programs that transform lives in the Black community.

Acknowledging Our Generous Grant Providers

Thank you to our grant partners for believing in our vision.

Top Questions

  • We seek funding for arts education programs, performance opportunities, community engagement initiatives, and organizational capacity building. Our focus areas include youth programming, emerging artist development, and audience development.

  • We provide detailed reporting on student enrollment, performance metrics, community reach, and long-term participant outcomes. Our programs serve the Maryland-DC metro area with national recognition.

  • We typically apply for grants 6-12 months in advance of program implementation. We welcome conversations with potential funders about alignment opportunities and proposal development.

  • Yes! Multi-year partnerships allow us to plan strategically and create sustainable programming that builds on previous successes while expanding our community impact.

Ready to partner with CAAPA?