City of Santa Clarita Community Services and Arts Grants

The City of Santa Clarita's 2026 Community Services and Arts Grants Programs are designed to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver direct services and cultural programming to residents within the city limits. These programs support a diverse range of community-based and arts-related initiatives, aiming to enhance quality of life through accessible services and artistic enrichment. The dual grant programs reflect the city’s commitment to nurturing both the social and cultural fabric of its community. The Community Services Grants assist nonprofits offering vital services, including youth mentorship, health programs, food security, senior services, and emergency assistance. Simultaneously, the Arts Grants fund a spectrum of creative projects, from music and theatre productions to capacity-building investments in local arts organizations. These programs prioritize initiatives that directly benefit the people of Santa Clarita, ensuring that funding supports projects that are both impactful and locally grounded. The 2026 grants cycle began with a public information meeting on September 18, 2025, delivered via Zoom. Applications became available immediately following that meeting. The deadline for submitting applications—either online or in person at Santa Clarita City Hall—was 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Notification of award decisions is scheduled for January 2026. Funded organizations must complete their work and submit a final report by December 31, 2026. Each grant category is overseen by a dedicated city contact: Noely Allevato for Community Services Grants (nallevato@santaclarita.gov; 661-286-4146) and Jennifer Shadle for Arts Grants (jshadle@santaclarita.gov; 661-250-3778). In 2025, both grant programs distributed a combined $200,000 across a wide array of recipients, with individual grants ranging from approximately $1,400 to $7,500. Applicants for the 2026 cycle were required to attend or review the public information meeting and complete an application package. While no explicit eligibility criteria or award maximums for 2026 were listed in the overview, the consistent award size and structure from prior years indicate that similar funding levels and expectations likely apply.

Attend or watch the public information meeting to understand submission requirements; ensure projects benefit Santa Clarita residents directly.