Grant Programs & Applications
Creating a better tomorrow means being here for the arts today.
This is a time of unexpected and unprecedented changes 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 is prioritizing this year’s grant funding to nurture and heal our communities through the arts; to keep the doors of our arts and cultural institutions open; to protect jobs in the creative field; and to preserve our cultural heritage, our stories, and our culture bearers. Click here to view our 2021 grant season announcement.
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.
Support to a single partner organization to administer unrestricted rapid relief funding on behalf of the Arts Council. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED | VIEW > |
Supporting arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED | VIEW > |
Supporting collaborative projects that center artists and artistic practice in responding to issues currently faced by California’s communities. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED | VIEW > |
Supporting the creative practices of California artists at key career levels. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED | VIEW > |
Supporting arts education projects for youth impacted by the justice system. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED | VIEW > |
Supporting arts service organizations and networks. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED | VIEW > |
Supporting an inclusive workforce for the field of arts and culture. | VIEW > |
Supporting artistic residencies in community settings. | VIEW > |
Supporting projects integrating community arts partners as part of the regular school day. | VIEW > |
Supporting enhanced opportunities for arts participation by people with disabilities. | VIEW > |
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Find the latest COVID-19 announcements, including emergency funding opportunities, arts reopening resources, and state guidance.