The City of Santa Ana's Artist Grant for Individual Artists (2024-2025) offers funding to support artists in creating projects that explore the dynamic relationship between arts, culture, and the economy in Santa Ana. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for projects that engage with the local community and stimulate economic development. The grant period lasts 12 months, and recipients must submit interim and final reports documenting outcomes, including a detailed budget with receipts. This grant operates on a reimbursement basis, with three disbursements made throughout the project.
Eligibility:
Artists must be currently living and creating in Santa Ana or creating work for the benefit of Santa Ana residents.
Applicants must attend at least one mandatory information session.
Only one application per project is accepted.
Applicants must be over the age of 18 and meet specific compliance requirements (e.g., no active litigation or code violations with the city).
Evaluation Criteria:
Project/Artistic Merit & Theme Relevance: 40%
Artist Portfolio: 25%
Potential Community Impact: 25%
Individual Need: 10%
The grant supports projects in various artistic fields, including visual arts, performance, music, creative writing, and more. The selection process is competitive, with a peer review panel scoring applications based on these criteria.
For more information, applicants can contact the Arts & Culture Office at (714) 647-5355 or artsandculture@santa-ana.org. Applications must be submitted through Submittable.com.
