California Arts Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to create arts programs that increase access to meaningful artistic experiences for historically marginalized communities.

This grant provides funding to Oakland-based community organizations and individuals to promote literacy for youth ages 0–18 through creative projects outside of school.

This program provides California public libraries with funding to quickly acquire and distribute books not available in their collections, enhancing access for patrons, especially in underserved rural communities.

This program provides financial support to community events in Santa Cruz that promote cultural vibrancy, economic activity, and community well-being.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Elk Grove residents, enabling them to deliver essential public services and community-based arts programs during the fiscal year 2026-2027.

This grant provides financial support to small arts organizations in the Bay Area for innovative and community-focused artistic projects that uplift marginalized voices and promote inclusivity.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that seek to improve their physical or digital infrastructure to enhance their ongoing arts programming and community accessibility.

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations hosting free public events that enrich the cultural, educational, and economic landscape of the Monterey community.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Carlsbad, California, for projects that improve the health and well-being of children and families, addressing issues such as self-sufficiency, childcare, mental health, and food insecurity.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento region to enhance performing arts education for underserved youth aged 8-17, helping them access training and mentorship in various art forms.

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to contemporary visual artists in the San Francisco Bay Area, enabling them to advance their careers and creative projects.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and collectives in Los Angeles County that engage LGBQ, BIPOC, and female communities through art-centered programs and presentations in West Hollywood.

This program provides funding for small-scale projects in various fields, such as arts, education, and community development, to support individuals and organizations with limited access to other grant opportunities.

This grant provides funding for community-led projects that enhance the social, economic, and cultural vitality of Stockton Boulevard and its neighborhoods, with a strong emphasis on arts and culture initiatives.

This program provides financial support to individual changemakers in California's arts and culture sector who are driving positive change and promoting equity and inclusion.

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and business entities for hosting high-profile community events in Alameda that require special permits and city services.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that provide public arts and culture programs, with a focus on promoting equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in San Francisco and Oakland that are led by artists and engage with local communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach that promote community engagement and appreciation of the arts through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.

This grant provides financial support to volunteer-organized community events in Saratoga that are free to the public and celebrate the city's culture and diversity.