Notice of Funding Availability and Applications for Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program

Grant guidelines and applications for 2024 performances are available

The City of Culver City offers grants for dance, music and theatre performances. Under the purview of the Office of Economic and Cultural Development and the Cultural Affairs Commission, the Performing Arts Grant Program is designed to support local arts organizations and provide enriching and accessible cultural opportunities for the city’s community, including residents, businesses, and visitors.
Performing arts organizations of all sizes are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have a mission that is focused on performance, be based in Los Angeles County, and be a current 501(c)(3) organization or have an agreement with a fiscal receiver. Public performances from January to December 2024 are eligible to apply.  

Grant workshops are available for all organizations and artists that are interested in applying. Email cultural.affairs@culvercity.org to attend an upcoming workshop.

Award Amounts and Matching Funds: The City Council has allocated funding for this program from the Art in Public Places Program’s Cultural Trust Fund. The amount of grant funding available is dependent upon the total deposits made into the City’s Cultural Trust Fund each fiscal year. There is a current grant limit of $15,000 per organization, and applicants must provide matching funds that are equal to, or greater than, their requested grant amount.