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California Arts Grants

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Berkeley FILM Foundation Student Grant
$5,000
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging filmmakers in the East Bay area who are enrolled in full-time film studies programs, specifically for documentary projects that address important social issues.

Arts
Individuals
C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust Fund
$7,500
C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that focus on enhancing the community through projects in arts, education, health, and human services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
OLC Reading Everywhere Action Grant
$250
Oakland Literacy Coalition (OLC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Veteran’s Grant 2025
$20,000
El Dorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in El Dorado County for programs and improvements that directly benefit the local veteran community.

Arts
Nonprofits
IECF Youth Grantmakers Grant
$5,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Idyllwild area for projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, welfare, environmental protection, and community safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts
$1,000,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based nonprofit organizations and local governments to promote and preserve folk and traditional arts by directly funding artists and community projects rooted in cultural heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
State-Local Partners
$75,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to local arts agencies in California, helping them promote artistic access, equity, and cultural preservation within their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
State-Local Partner Mentorship
$50,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding to established arts organizations in California to mentor and develop new local arts agencies in four underserved counties, enhancing community access to arts and cultural activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
General Operating Support
$30,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to small arts and cultural organizations in California to help sustain their core operations and programming, particularly those that serve diverse communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts & Youth
$25,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based nonprofits and government entities for arts education projects that engage and empower young people, particularly those from underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Impact Projects
$25,000
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to California-based nonprofit organizations and local governments for collaborative art projects that address social issues in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Individual Artist Fellowship
Contact for amount
CA Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations to support fellowships for individual artists, promoting artistic excellence and community engagement across various disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of La Mesa E-Bike Incentive Program
$1,200
City of La Mesa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for La Mesa residents and workers to purchase electric bicycles, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Saratoga Competitive Event Grant
$2,000
City of Saratoga
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
IECF Idyllwild Community Fund Grant
$5,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Idyllwild and surrounding mountain communities in Southern California, focusing on programs that enhance the arts, education, well-being, environmental protection, and public safety.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grants
$400,000
Fresno Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Fresno for both operational needs and specific projects, prioritizing those that promote community engagement and equity.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Coronado Mini-Grant
$15,000
City of Coronado
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Coronado to support community events, services, and activities that promote local cohesion and engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Santa Cruz Special Event Grant Program
$2,500
City of Santa Cruz
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

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

Community Development
City or township governments
Venues & Spaces Grant
$250,000
Prebys Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that enhance access to arts and culture by improving venues and spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Fund
$35,000
The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in California that assist disadvantaged boys under 21 with their moral, physical, and intellectual development.

Arts
Nonprofits