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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Feb 19

We are pleased to announce the winners of our second CAG Mini Grant! comicsadvocacygroup.org/2025/02/19/c...

CAG Mini Grant #2 Awardees Announced – Comics Advocacy Group

comicsadvocacygroup.org

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Feb 4

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we take the appropriate time to consider all applicants.

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Feb 4

To all 2024 CAG Mini-Grant applicants,

This year we had over 1,200 applications for the 2024 CAG Mini-Grants! Due to the large number of applicants, it will take our volunteer board an additional week to determine awardees.

Awardees will now be announced on Wednesday, February 19th.

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Jan 15

Thank you everyone who applied for our second year of CAG mini-grants!!

Applications are now closed

We will be reviewing everyone’s applications (we’re very excited) and announce the 30 winners on Feb 12, 2025!

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Jan 14

This closes TOMORROW!!

It is open to artists, writers, editors, publishers, journalists, etc — EVERYONE working in comics.

We are asking if you’re a cartoonist out of curiosity, it is not a requirement!

Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Hello, comics folks! The 2024 Comics Advocacy Group Mini Grants are officially open!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

CAG Mini Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in the Comics Advocacy Group Mini Grant! This application will open on December 1st, 2024, and will close at 12pm EST on January 15th, 2025. By submitting this application...

docs.google.com

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Jan 14

We are asking if you’re an artist, or someone like a writer, editor, journalist, publisher, etc

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Jan 14

Yep, absolutely!

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Jan 13

A link to an Instagram account works just fine! We just need to see a body of your work.

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Jan 13

Don’t worry, it’s not a requirement, it’s a curiosity! We are interested to know the number of folks who apply who draw and those who don’t, it has no effect on your application.

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Jan 13

I’ve had a lot of folks tell me they didn’t apply so there was more room for those more deserving, but here’s the thing, comics community — you are ALL deserving

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Jan 13

I want to encourage everyone to apply!

Doesn’t matter where in your comic journey you are — you deserve this opportunity, too!

It’s literally free money for comics folks!!! Please apply and share with friends!

- Katy

Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Hello, comics folks! The 2024 Comics Advocacy Group Mini Grants are officially open!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

CAG Mini Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in the Comics Advocacy Group Mini Grant! This application will open on December 1st, 2024, and will close at 12pm EST on January 15th, 2025. By submitting this application...

docs.google.com

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PaTrick-or-Treat 👻🎃 @pat.alaskarobotics.com · Dec 10

I'll be at Comics Arts LA this weekend and I'm excited to see comics friends!

I'd love to talk to folks about @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social and/or our comics camp in Alaska.

Just looking forward so much to seeing everyone's work and carting home a suitcase full of artwork and zines.

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 9

Katy here! It was nice to meet so many of you at @massmice.bsky.social this weekend!

Exciting things to come!

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SJ Miller @ SBCF @sjmillerart.com · Dec 4

the CAG mini grant helped me produce IMPASTO this year! Thank you, @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social!

Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Hello, comics folks! The 2024 Comics Advocacy Group Mini Grants are officially open!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

CAG Mini Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in the Comics Advocacy Group Mini Grant! This application will open on December 1st, 2024, and will close at 12pm EST on January 15th, 2025. By submitting this application...

docs.google.com

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 2

Last year we had over 700 applicants! As the community of artists we serve grows, so too will the opportunities we can provide.

So if you work in comics, don’t hesitate to apply!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 2

— as well as advocating for fair wages and working practices.

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 2

The Comics Advocacy group is committed to making careers in comics more accessible and sustainable.

We aim to address systemic barriers in the comics industry by providing access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and financial support —

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 2

We’ve had over 150 applicants with some incredible projects in the works!

Writers, editors, publishers, journalists, and EVERYONE involved in making comics are welcome to apply

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 2

Awardees are also able to add this to their CV/resume (and any grant awards), and have found validation from receiving the award.

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Yes, absolutely

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Nope! We’re offering this grant to anyone who feels it could help their project, no matter the scope or application. Folks have used it to buy accessibility devices, hire assistants, pay their rent, and publish their books.

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Of course!

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Congratulations and good luck!! We love seeing more writers apply! I hope this opens a door to many more grant opportunities for you :)

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Kay-Trek @katyfarina.bsky.social · Dec 1

I’ll be on the CAG account today answering any questions you may have about the application process!

As a reminder, you don’t have to be a comic artist to apply — writers, editors, colorists, publishers, and anyone else in the industry is welcome

Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Hello, comics folks! The 2024 Comics Advocacy Group Mini Grants are officially open!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

CAG Mini Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in the Comics Advocacy Group Mini Grant! This application will open on December 1st, 2024, and will close at 12pm EST on January 15th, 2025. By submitting this application...

docs.google.com

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Comics Advocacy Group @comicsadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 1

Katy here! I’ll be around to answer any questions about our mini grant applications on bluesky today!

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