Diaspora vibe cultural arts incubator will improve organizational sustainability through increased hiring and the creation of organizational guides

The Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI), a woman-owned, Black American-owned non-profit organization, received a $498,730 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program on July 1, 2024. The grant will enable DVCAI to enhance its organizational sustainability and programming focused on the Latin and Caribbean diaspora. Key project activities include hiring a part-time graduate student, creating organizational and technical guidance, developing an emergency preparedness plan, and facilitating staff professional development and outreach. As a sub-grantee under South Arts, Inc., DVCAI has also received support through the ArtsHERE grant program to expand staffing, establish local arts committees, and offer a Welcome to Miami Arts program to increase arts participation in the Miami community.

The institution will hire a part-time graduate student to receive training, create organizational and technical guidance, and work closely with staff on programmatic activities focusing on the latin and caribbean diaspora. Informed by diaspora vibe cultural arts incubator's strategic plan, staff will work with a consultant to create an organizational emergency preparedness plan for ongoing sustainability. Staff will attend conferences for professional development and share project results., beneficiaries of the project will include staff, board of directors, and artist interns.