“I’m so happy, I’m over the moon. I’ve accomplished almost every single goal that I set out to accomplish. I feel really, really, really super grateful for the opportunity I’ve been given through CSAW. The impact of (the grants) go leaps and bounds. I’m living proof of that."
Maya Anuligo, Microgrant Awardee
CSAW is committed to building an anti-racist world by genuinely supporting performing and circus artists of color. Through grants, community building, and career development, we create opportunities, strengthen networks, and invest directly in artists who have historically faced barriers to support and advancement.
CSAW (Connecting Circus Students Around the World) supports diverse circus & performing artists by providing access to education, community connections, performance opportunities, and financial resources.We work to break down systemic barriers and empower marginalized voices to cultivate a circus community grounded in inclusion, justice, and equal opportunity.
CSAW is a registered 501(c)3 and all donations are tax-deductible.
HELP US RAISE $30,000 THIS YEAR
TO CONTINUE OUR PROGRAMS FOR DIVERSE CIRCUS ARTISTS
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Invest in artists. Invest in access. Invest in community.
Your financial support makes CSAW’s work possible. Every donation helps us provide grants directly to artists of color and sustain the community-building, professional development, and career advancement programs that help artists thrive.
Whether you give once or make a recurring gift, your support creates opportunities that can have a lasting impact.
MAKE AN IMPACT YEAR ROUND
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ALLY: $1/month or $20 — Every little bit counts: Even the smallest gifts add up!
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SUPPORTER: $5/mo or $60 — The Coffee Fund: A small gift that helps CSAW's maintains operations
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ADVOCATE: $10/month or $125 — The Streaming Subscription: Help CSAW sustain our advocacy and free-resources.
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AMBASSADOR: $20/month or $250 — The Takeout Fund: For the cost of takeout, support stipends for BIPOC artists
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CHAMPION: $40/month or $500 — $1 a Day: A meaningful commitment helps us provide grants to artists
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VISIONARY: $75/month or $900 — The Night-Out Investment: For the cost of one night out, invest in grants, mentorship, and opportunities for artists of color.
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ALL-STAR: $100/month or $1250 — The All-Star Supporter: Help CSAW plan, grow, and sustain programs with greater impact.
Small gifts add up. Recurring gifts create stability. Together, they create change.
GET EXCLUSIVE 2026 FUNDRAISER GIFTS
GIFTY TIERS
ALLY: $1/mo or $20 = IG Shoutout
SUPPORTER: $5/mo or $60 = Sticker + IG Shoutout
ADVOCATE: $10/mo or $125 = Beanie or Hat
AMBASSADOR: $20/mo or $250 = T-Shirt + Beanie/Hat
CHAMPION: $40/mo or $500 = T-Shirt + Beanie/Hat + Tote
VISIONARY: $75/mo or $900 = All of the above + Hoodie
ALL-STAR: $100/mo or $1250 = All of the above + Joggers
*Note: for multiple item tiers we send one/some after 3 months and one/some after 6 months. If you want a different combo of gifts, just let us kow!
Give to CSAW, get something special! Exclusive 2026 fundraiser designs features our grant-recipients and are available to claim when you donate this year.
Select the amount you'd like to donate above, click continue, and let us know which perk(s) you'd like to claim.
Advancing Racial Justice Through Circus Arts
We believe meaningful change happens when we put resources behind our values. By supporting artists of color and creating a more equitable performing arts community, we are helping build a more just and inclusive world where diverse artists have the platform, voice, creativity and opportunities all deserve.
To date, we’ve awarded over $100,000 in direct support to 70+ BIPOC circus artists, funded four new full-length productions by BIPOC groups, supported the founding of International Black and Indigenous Circus Week, and been an advocate in the circus space for equity and diversity.
Thank you to everyone who has made our work possible in the past, we are only able to continue doing our work with support from you.
Meet our 2026 Grant Awardees
Alexandra Holland
February 2026
Microgrant Awardee
Landyn Endo
March 2026
Microgrant Awardee
Zbu Moore
April 2026
Microgrant Awardee
Mariah Hanes
May 2026
Microgrant Awardee
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Brittany Greene
June 2026
Microgrant Awardee
Tim Walker
2026
CSAWxCannonball Awardee For New Work by BIPOC artist
CSAW Community in Action
The #CSAWCircusTechniqueSeries is an online program that provides a virtual class a month to circus artists of all levels and backgrounds. Each month we feature a different teachers that provide a series of classes, from flexibility to handstand prep!
Get access for as little as $5/month!