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California Arts Grants

Explore 345 grant opportunities

Community Impact Grants (formerly Local and Collaborative Grants)
$250,000
California State Library (CSL)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund Grant
$30,000
Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to established programs in San Diego that improve the welfare and education of the elderly, sight-impaired individuals, and youth.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Maurice J. Masserini Trust Fund
$15,000
Maurice J. Masserini Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established nonprofit organizations in the San Diego area that focus on cultural, educational, environmental, health, human services, and religious initiatives through project-specific grants.

Education
Nonprofits
RCCAAF Community Arts Grants
$10,000
Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, public schools, and individual artists in Rancho Cucamonga for arts and cultural projects that benefit the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
CZI Community Fund
$200,000
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County, California, to help them address community needs in areas such as housing, healthcare, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Sacramento Community Action Grant
$3,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Sacramento for projects that protect and improve local water quality by preventing stormwater pollution.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
San Francisco Bay Area Artadia Awards
$15,000
Artadia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

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.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
BRIC Animation Co-op Grant
$5,000
BRIC Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides $5,000 to support independent animation worker cooperatives in California that focus on creating inclusive stories and promoting equity in the creative industry.

Arts
Individuals
Community Activity Grant Program
$60,000
City of Yucaipa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Yucaipa that deliver valuable services, programs, or events benefiting the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
CCI Creative Economy Fund Grant
$8,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small creative businesses and sole proprietorships in San Josรฉ to enhance their cultural and economic contributions through various projects and initiatives.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Malibu Small Business Micro Grant Program
$20,000
City of Malibu
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Malibu that have experienced economic hardship due to recent natural disasters, helping them cover essential operational costs for recovery.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Theater Production Awards
$50,000
Gerbode Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides $400,000 to support the creation and development of innovative theatrical works by California-based artists through nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-26 Zip Books
$35,000
CA State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to California public libraries to quickly acquire and distribute books to patrons who cannot access them through their local libraries, with a focus on serving rural communities and those with high poverty levels.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Chico-26 City Arts Grant
$5,000
City of Chico
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Chico-based nonprofit arts organizations and artists for creating accessible arts and cultural projects that engage the local community.

Arts
City or township governments
Special Event Grant Program (SEGP)โ€“2026
$2,000
City of Ventura
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Ventura-based nonprofit organizations hosting community festivals and events on city property to enhance local culture and stimulate economic activity.

Community Development
City or township governments
Sundance Institute Graton Artist Opportunity
Contact for amount
Sundance Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This opportunity provides support and resources for Indigenous artists connected to California tribes to enhance their filmmaking skills and professional development.

Arts
Individuals
City of Salinas Public Art Event Grant
$5,000
City of Salinas
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to residents, groups, or organizations in Salinas, California, to create free public art events that engage the community through various artistic expressions.

Arts
Individuals
City of Santa Rosa Community Promotions Grant
Contact for amount
City of Santa Rosa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations hosting events in Santa Rosa that attract tourists and enhance the local economy, with a focus on promoting overnight visitation and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Berkeley FILM Foundationโ€™s General Grant
$25,000
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to documentary filmmakers in the East Bay area who are creating socially impactful films on contemporary issues.

Arts
Individuals