Fua Dia Kongo seeks General Operating Support to sustain year-round programming dedicated to the preservation and transmission of traditional Kongo dance, music, and song. CAC funds will support core operational costs, including artist compensation, cultural arts education for youth and families, community workshops, and the continuation of multigenerational programming that centers Black communities in Oakland and beyond. Funding will also help strengthen the organization’s capacity to host international artist residencies and cultural exchange initiatives that deepen ties between the Bay Area, the state of California and the Republic of Congo.