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Supporting our State of the Arts

Now is a time for change — to the ways in which each of us work, communicate, connect, and experience our everyday lives. As your state arts agency, the California Arts Council developed its 2022 grant season in service of our vision of a California where all people flourish from arts access and participation, prioritizing our equity goals and inclusive of extensive public input.

This year’s grant opportunities have been rooted in several of the aspirational areas identified in the CAC’s strategic framework, including increased capacity building for local arts agencies, general operating support, multiyear grant opportunities, geographic equity, small organization prioritization, and funding for individual artists.

Cycle A grant programs are now accepting applications. Details, dates, guidelines, staff contacts, and more can be found at the links below.

Visit our Grant Resources page for application resources, videos, and webinars.

Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Relief Supporting arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	VIEW >
Arts and Accessibility Supporting enhanced opportunities for arts participation by people with disabilities. APPLICATIONS FOR CYCLE B OPEN SPRING 2022.	VIEW >
California Relief Fund for Artists and Cultural Practitioners Supporting artists and cultural workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. APPLICATIONS OPEN APRIL 2022.	VIEW >
Cultural Pathways Supporting arts programs in communities of color, recent immigrant and refugee communities, or tribal groups.	VIEW >
Impact Projects Supporting collaborative projects that center artists and artistic practice in responding to issues currently faced by California’s communities.	VIEW >
Individual Artist Fellowships Supporting the creative practices of California artists at key career levels. APPLICATIONS FOR CYCLE B OPEN SPRING 2022.	VIEW >
JUMP StArts Supporting arts education projects for youth impacted by the justice system.	VIEW >
Reentry Through the Arts Supporting arts projects for formerly incarcerated individuals.	VIEW >
State-Local Partners Supporting county arts leadership.	VIEW >
Statewide and Regional Networks Supporting arts service organizations and networks. APPLICATIONS FOR CYCLE B OPEN SPRING 2022.	VIEW >

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