Grant Programs & Applications
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.
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A media, outreach, and engagement pilot program designed to support communities statewide following the COVID-19 pandemic. | VIEW > |
Supporting the creative practices of California artists at key career levels. | VIEW > |
Supporting an inclusive workforce for the field of arts and culture. | VIEW > |
Support to administer funding for artists and arts organizations’ work in folk and traditional arts expressions. | VIEW > |
Support to administer funding for enhanced opportunities for arts participation by people with disabilities. | 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 arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | VIEW > |
Supporting nonprofit media projects building public awareness for the arts. | VIEW > |
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Find the latest COVID-19 announcements, including emergency funding opportunities, arts reopening resources, and state guidance.