Up to $30,000 in operational relief funding for arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing small organizations.
Application Links:
Online Application Portal: calartscouncil.smartsimple.com
Grant Guidelines (coming soon)
Grant Guidelines in Spanish (coming soon)
Application Instructions (coming soon)
Application Instructions in Spanish (coming soon)
Overview Video
Coming soon
Program Timeline:
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| Panel Review | |
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| Final Report Deadline |
Staff Assistance
CAC staff is available to offer guidance and clarification in preparing your proposal. We recommend that you contact staff well in advance of the deadline to ensure you can be accommodated. People who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf Blind, or have difficulty speaking may dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Large print is available upon request.
Hilary Amnah (she/her/hers)
Arts Program Specialist
hilary.amnah@arts.ca.gov
916-826-0900
Click here to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation with Hilary.
