Lynne and Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists in California

The Lynne and Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists supports adult performers based in Humboldt County, California. Established through the Humboldt Area Foundation and the Wild Rivers Community Foundation, this grant is intended to provide encouragement and direct support for individual artists working in the performing arts. The fund is open to a diverse group of performers including actors, singers, dancers, comedians, and others engaged in artistic expression through live performance. This grant opportunity is specifically for individuals who are in the process of developing new artistic work. Applications are judged by a selection committee looking for originality, honesty, talent, passion, and inspiration in the proposed projects. The program offers small grants—up to $1,000—to help individual artists bring creative ideas to fruition. Eligibility for this funding is limited to adult individuals residing in Humboldt County. Projects with religious purposes or those that serve exclusively sectarian interests are not eligible. Additionally, the grant cannot be used to cover expenses that have already been incurred before the grant is awarded. The application requires several components, including basic contact information, a narrative project description, project timeline, intended impact, and a description of any community engagement or collaboration. Artists must also submit a total project budget, indicate the percentage being requested through this fund, and disclose any other secured funding. Applicants are asked to upload a formal budget document or use the provided budget template. The fund does not appear to operate on a recurring or rolling basis. No future cycle dates are explicitly listed. However, this cycle, labeled '25-26, implies an annual or biennial pattern. Applications are submitted directly through the Humboldt Area Foundation’s online grant portal. While the final submission deadline is not explicitly listed in the source, the application appears to be active as of September 8, 2025. Artists are encouraged to contact the foundation directly for questions or additional support.