Black Humboldt is seeking general operating funds to sustain and expand our culturally responsive programming, administrative capacity, and community engagement efforts throughout California’s Northern Coast. CAC grant funds will support the staffing and operations required to continue our core programs—including the Arts & Legacy Project, Juneteenth Cultural Festival, The Black Aesthetic podcast, and youth-centered archival work—while enhancing organizational sustainability. Funding will help us provide stipends for artists and culture bearers, increase outreach to underserved areas like Trinity and Del Norte Counties, and invest in the infrastructure needed to expand our impact. This support ensures Black Humboldt remains a vital hub for Black and Brown creatives, storytellers, and community leaders across rural and coastal Northern California.
Arts & Culture Programming – visual arts exhibitions, performance showcases, cultural festivals, and educational lectures focused on Black and Brown contributions to arts and culture. Uses creativity as a tool for wellness, expression, and community building.
Public Installations & Exhibitions: Features visual storytelling, history-sharing, and cultural education in public spaces (e.g., libraries, schools, museums).
Community Events & Celebrations- Intentional social gatherings designed to cultivate connection, joy, and solidarity among local Black and Brown residents.
Leadership Development & Community Advocacy- Programs designed to develop leadership among Black and Brown individuals in Humboldt, with a focus on equity, representation, and civic engagement. Network-building initiatives connecting local grassroots organizers and BIPOC-led groups to share resources and strengthen community infrastructure.
Media, Storytelling & Archiving- Platforms that highlights local Black and Brown experiences, creative work, and issues impacting the community.
Community Support & Healing Spaces- A culturally grounded support initiative for Black and Brown individuals new to the region, helping them navigate Humboldt and build connections. Events, dialogues, and workshops that provide support for intergenerational trauma, identity exploration, and collective care.
Economic Empowerment- Through vendor markets, grants, and visibility at events. Paid opportunities, fellowships, and capacity-building for creatives, organizers, and culture bearers within the diaspora.

