California Arts Grants

This program provides financial support to individual artists in the Bay Area's performing and media arts who are creating innovative new projects that enhance their artistic growth and collaboration.

This grant provides financial support to early-career artists in Santa Clara County and nearby areas who have shown artistic achievement and community engagement, helping them advance their creative work.

The Zellerbach Family Foundation is accepting applications for the Community Arts grant, offering $5,000 to $15,000 to underfunded artists and arts organizations in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties, California, who engage in diverse, community-focused art projects within specified disciplines and maintain an annual budget under $2 million.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services to seniors in Placer County, California.

The Poway Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to 501(c)3 public charities that propose achievable projects with specific goals and measurable outcomes, aimed at improving the quality of life for residents within the City of Poway, with the exclusion of funding for debt relief, campaigns, scholarships, or programs promoting religious or political doctrine.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that provide arts and cultural services, enabling them to enhance and expand their projects that benefit the local community.

The City of West Hollywood is seeking applications for its Cultural History Grant Program. Donor Name: City of West Hollywood State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: West Hollywood’s Arts Grant Program provides grant funding to individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofit arts organizations for the production, performance, or presentation of art projects that take place in the City of West Hollywood, as well as those that serve the West Hollywood community. Funding Information The maximum award per grantee is $10,000 with a total of $40,000 of available funding for the program. Eligibility Criteria The City of West Hollywood invites and encourages artists and organizations representing diverse populations and diverse artistic disciplines to apply for these grants. For more information, visit City of West Hollywood.

The Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Student grant program. Donor Name: Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF) State: California County: Alameda County (CA), Contra Costa County (CA), Marin County (CA), San Francisco County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Berkeley FILM Foundation will award grants in the production, post-production and distribution stages. Applicants may submit one project for consideration per funding cycle, with a maximum request of $5,000. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant must be over the age of 18. Student must live in the cities of Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond or Oakland. You may not use a P.O. Box address. Must be currently enrolled in a full-time film studies program in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco or Marin. Be the primary creator of work submitted. BFF will not consider a new film proposal from a former grant recipient until the prior funded film is completed. Eligible Genre  Short Documentary (40 minutes or less). Long Documentary (over 40 minutes). For more information, visit BFF.

The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) is pleased to offer Community Arts Grants. Donor Name: Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: RCCAAF’s Community Arts Grant Program is designed to assist community-based, non-profit organizations, local schools, and individuals with providing arts programs, events, and activities to benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents, or anyone seeking arts experiences within Rancho Cucamonga borders. Funding Information The Community Arts Grant program offers one-time grants up to $5,000 per year. Project Period: July 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025.  Eligible Projects One-time Arts Project (mural, art installation, public art contest, exhibit, etc.) Start-up Support for new Arts Organizations, Clubs, Performance Groups, etc. New School-based Arts Programs expanding students’ experiences and opportunities while providing community benefit/exposure Programs, events, or performances available to the public Purchase of equipment or supplies to expand/enhance arts programs & experiences Community accessible arts events (festival, exhibit, performance, etc.) Eligibility Criteria Any local non-profit or public-school organization with the purpose of providing an arts experience for all, or a segment of, Rancho Cucamonga population is eligible to apply. Non-profit organizations must have 501(c)3 status. Eligible schools must be located within Rancho Cucamonga. Individual Artists or groups without a 501(c)3 designation, must apply under a non-profit fiscal agent. Selection Criteria The RCCAAF’s Giving Committee, made up of five current board members, will review all submitted grant applications, with necessary attachments, and evaluate them based upon: Proposal Project/Goal and Objectives Community Need and Benefit Future Funding to Sustain Program / Matching Funds or Services Organization’s Background Evaluation Method Project Timeline Estimated Project Line-Item Budget. For more information, visit RCCAA.

The City of Yucaipa is accepting for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Community Activity Grant (CAG). Donor Name: City of Yucaipa State: California City: Yucaipa Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the Yucaipa Community Activity Grant Program is to support the efforts of local non-profit 501(c) agencies/organizations that provide valuable services, programs and/or events to the Yucaipa residents. Grants can be funded Local non‐profit agencies/organizations may request matching funds for ongoing programs/services, proposed new programs and/or services, small/large scale special events that meet the established guidelines. Eligibility Criteria Applications for the Yucaipa Community Activity Grant will ONLY be accepted from Yucaipa based non‐profit 501(c) organizations. Groups/Programs that are Ineligible?  Organization is not an established 501(c). Organization is located in another community. New proposed program, service, or event that is already being provided for in the community. Program/event will take place in another community. Programming for and rental of the Equestrian Center, and the Uptown Park facilities. Programming for and rental of the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (YPAC), apart from the Yucaipa High School (YHS) Music and Art Department (production equipment and personnel ineligible). For more information, visit City of Yucaipa.

Funded by the County of Monterey, the Arts and Cultural Impact Grants are available to nonprofit organizations seeking support for public arts and culture projects/programs up to $5,000 per year. Donor Name: Arts Council for Monterey County State: California County: Monterey County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligibility Criteria Applicant must be a nonprofit or arts organization with a fiscal sponsor operating in Monterey County for at least two (2) years, and be able to provide proof of occupancy. Applicant must have completed their previous grant’s final report before submitting a new application. If applicant organization was successful in receiving grant support in Fall 2023 cycle, they are not eligible for this Spring 2024 cycle grant program. Selection Criteria & Review Process Arts4MC is committed to equitable distribution of funds throughout Monterey County. Applications will be reviewed by an independent panel of evaluators from each of the five supervisorial districts in the county. Additionally, applications will be evaluated on the following criteria, using the point rankings of 1 (below average), 2 (average) and 3 (above average): Quality of Program/Event Quality of Artists/Teaching Artists Community Impact Organization Stability Supporting Materials For more information, visit Arts Council for Monterey County.

The Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, administered by the Santa Barbara Foundation, aims to support qualifying performing arts nonprofit organizations in furthering their missions by providing quality performing arts opportunities. Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to organizations that seek to produce, present, and preserve exceptional works from various artistic traditions, ensuring participation reflects the demographic diversity of Santa Barbara County. Priority is given to organizations that demonstrate a sustained or increased demand for the performing arts, are working to expand organizational capacity, show cultural competence, and work to dismantle barriers preventing access to arts for low-income and marginalized populations. Funding can be used for general operating, program-specific support, expansion of existing programs, pilot programs, and collaborative efforts.