Grant Programs & Applications

Art Makes Us

California is home to more artists than any other state. Creativity is an indelible part of our culture. And with each new work and project brought to life – every image, every word, every movement, every sound – we’re writing our own story and defining who we are, and who we aim to be. The art we make makes us.

The California Arts Council is your state arts agency. It’s our job to help maintain our state’s unique identity by supporting the organizations that keep that artistic energy thriving and make our diverse communities healthy and vibrant.

The 2024 grant program offerings were selected and developed with several of the agency’s stated values in mind, among them accessibility, autonomy with accountability, equity, and sustainability. New and varying policies for eligibility have been implemented in an effort to achieve maximum benefit and broadest impact across the state. More details for each individual grant program can be found below.

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