NPEA Conference vs BLACC

Join the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA) in Philadelphia in Atlanta 2026 for our 17th annual conference, Collective Power, Shared Purpose: Advancing Access in Education. NPEA is an initiative of The Steppingstone Foundation in Boston.

BLACC is the community platform built for Black creatives — a dedicated space to find funding opportunities, stay on top of events, and connect with a network of artists, photographers, digital creators, curators, and more. **DISCOVER RESOURCES** Browse a curated feed of grants, open calls, fellowships, residencies, and other opportunities verified by our team. Every resource includes key details, deadlines, and direct application links — so you can spend less time searching and more time creating. Never miss a deadline. Save any resource to your favorites and BLACC will remind you before time runs out. **STAY IN THE LOOP** Get notified the moment a new resource or event is verified and published. Whether you have the app open or not, you'll know when something worth your attention drops. **EXPLORE EVENTS** Find events relevant to your creative practice — exhibitions, workshops, networking nights, open mics, and more. Add events directly to your calendar with one tap. **BUILD YOUR PROFILE** Create a profile that reflects your creative identity. Share your discipline, bio, and the work that defines you. Let other members know who you are and what you do. **BROWSE THE COMMUNITY** Explore approved member profiles and see who else is part of the BLACC network. Find collaborators, supporters, and peers who share your vision. **BUILT WITH INTENTION** BLACC exists because Black creatives deserve a space that centers them — not as an afterthought, but by design. Every feature is shaped by the needs of our community. Download BLACC and find your next opportunity.