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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.

Applications for 2022 Cycle B are open now.

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

Administering Organization – Folk and Traditional Arts Support to administer funding for artists and arts organizations’ work in folk and traditional arts expressions. TEMPORARILY CLOSED – REOPENS 5/27	VIEW >
Administering Organization – Arts and Accessibility Support to administer funding for enhanced opportunities for arts participation by people with disabilities. TEMPORARILY CLOSED – REOPENS 5/27	VIEW >
Administering Organization – California Creative Corps A media, outreach, and engagement pilot program designed to support communities statewide following the COVID-19 pandemic. APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW. REVISED GUIDELINES PUBLISHED 5/13.	VIEW >
Administrators of Color Fellowship Supporting an inclusive workforce for the field of arts and culture.	VIEW >
Artists in Communities Supporting artistic residencies in community settings.	VIEW >
Artists in Schools Supporting projects integrating community arts partners as part of the regular school day. TEMPORARILY CLOSED – REOPENS 5/27	VIEW >
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 Public Media Supporting nonprofit media projects building public awareness for the arts.	VIEW >
Arts Education Exposure Supporting student attendance at arts performances and exhibits. TEMPORARILY CLOSED – REOPENS 5/27	VIEW >
Arts Integration Training Supporting arts integration training for educators facilitated by teaching artists. TEMPORARILY CLOSED – REOPENS 5/27	VIEW >

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Find the latest COVID-19 announcements, including emergency funding opportunities, arts reopening resources, and state guidance.