Grants
Grant Programs & Applications

Learn about state arts funding for organizations and individuals. Access current guidelines and applications.

Grant Resources

View training and technical assistance resources including FAQs, training videos, webinars, and instructions.

Grant Applicant FAQs

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about our current grant offerings.

Grant Panels

Learn about the critical role of peer review panelists in the grant application process and view resources for panelists.

Recent Grants Search

Searchable information about California Arts Council grant awards from 2010 to today.

Grantee Map

View an interactive map of recent California Arts Council grantees.

Programs Evaluation Plan

Learn about the CAC’s process with the consulting firms Scansion and WolfBrown to evaluate the agency’s portfolio of programs, assessing the effectiveness of our grantmaking and contract-based funding.

Online Application Portal

SmartSimple is the California Arts Council’s online application portal and grants management system.
Collective
Collective: Statewide Opportunities Resource

Browse opportunities such as jobs, internships, artist calls, grants, conferences, workshops, and more.

Collective: Organizational Profile Login

For organizations: apply for and access an organizational profile to post opportunities to Collective.

Collective: Custom Alerts

For individuals: sign-up to receive custom opportunity alerts by location, keyword, type, etc.
Learning Center
Why the arts?

Arts and culture are essential to us all. Explore the benefits of the arts by topic.

Research & Reports

Access research, reports, and journal articles from the global arts and culture fields.

Racial Equity Learning Resources

Access racial equity tools, research, and community learning resources.

CAC Publications & Reports

A collection of reports published by the California Arts Council.

Arts Glossary

Learn about key terms used in the arts and culture sector, and accompanying resources.
News
ArtBeat Newsletter

Visit our online archive for our weekly e-newsletter, featuring our latest updates, plus grants, job opportunities, and news from across the creative field. Subscribe now!

Press Releases

Access information and announcements for the media and public alike. Subscribe to receive emailed updates.

Blog

Read featured stories of California’s creative community, featuring guest features and voices from our grantees.

COVID-19 News & Resources

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

DREAM Magazine

Voices and stories from across the state, sharing a glimpse into the depth of impact of creativity and cultural expression in a region as large and diverse as California.

Art News

Find relevant arts and culture stories from the local and national media and blogosphere.
Programs
Arts in California Parks

Arts in California Parks helps to nourish, educate, and inspire individuals and communities.

Arts in Corrections

A partnership with the CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, designed to have a positive impact on the social and emotional well-being of people experiencing incarceration. www.artsincorrections.org

California Creative Corps

A media, outreach, and engagement pilot program designed to support communities statewide following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creative Economy of California

Building a resilient future for California’s creative economy.

California Cultural Districts

Highlighting some of the thriving cultural diversity and unique artistic identities within local communities across the state. www.caculturaldistricts.org

Poetry Out Loud

Igniting student potential through the power of poetry. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, administered statewide by the California Arts Council. www.capoetryoutloud.org

California Poet Laureate

The Governor’s advocate for the art of poetry. Visit www.capoetlaureate.org.

California Teen Poet Laureate

COMING SOON: State legislation supports the development of the state’s first Youth Poet Laureate program.

Individual Artists Fellowship

Through a network of regionally based Administering Organizations, the Individual Artists Fellowship program will continue to recognize, uplift, and celebrate the excellence of California artists practicing any art form.
About
About Us

Learn about our agency’s mission, vision, values. View our annual reports and a timeline of agency history. Find guidance on the California Public Records Act.

Racial Equity Statement

We believe that racial injustice is the most pervasive and entrenched form of injustice permeating the institutions and structures that everyone must access. Read our Racial Equity Statement.

Strategic Framework

View the Strategic Framework and Decision Support Tool that guide our agency and Council’s policies and practices.

Council Members

Meet our policy-setting Council, appointed by your elected officials. Learn how to apply for Council member appointments.

Staff

Get to know our state agency staff and access staff contact information.

Council Meetings

View the schedule and record of the Council’s public meetings.

Calendar

View dates and details on upcoming meetings, events, and workshops.

Work With Us

Learn about employment and contracting opportunities at the California Arts Council.
Support the Arts
Donate

Your direct contribution to the California Arts Council is tax-deductible.

Arts License Plate

Proceeds from the California Arts Plate support arts programming across California.

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Grantee Database Results New Search Grantee Database Results Export All Fields Copy Link Clear	VIEW >
COVID-19 News & Resources Find the latest COVID-19 announcements, including emergency funding opportunities, arts reopening resources, and state guidance.	VIEW >
Recent Grants Search Searchable information about California Arts Council grant awards from 2010 to today.	VIEW >
National Endowment for the Arts Names Three Californians 2020 National Heritage Fellows Pictured: West African diasporic dancers Dr. Zakarya and Naomi Diouf and radio producer and radio network builder Hugo N. Morales, […]	VIEW >
COVID-19 News & Resources Find the latest COVID-19 announcements, including emergency funding opportunities, arts reopening resources, and state guidance.	VIEW >
Announcing the 2022 California Arts Council Grant Season SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced the opening of its 2022 grant season, with applications now […]	VIEW >
Grant Programs & Applications Learn about state arts funding for organizations and individuals. Access current guidelines and applications.	VIEW >
California Arts Council Announces 2011-2012 Creating Public Value Recipients The California Arts Council announces that 77 California arts organizations will receive grants from the 2011-12 Creating Public Value Program. […]	VIEW >
State Budget Includes $6.8 Million Permanent Increase in California Arts Council Funding With support from the California Arts Council, EastSide Arts Alliance will implement cultural strategies and programming that are a central […]	VIEW >
Arts and Military Summit Comes to San Diego on December 7th SAN DIEGO – Helping military personnel heal from the complex wounds of our recent wars is a national priority that […]	VIEW >
National Endowment for the Arts Awards More Than $5 Million for California Creativity in Second Round of Grants Pictured: Kala Institute in Berkeley will receive an Art Works grant to help fund an artist-in-residence program for media artists. […]	VIEW >
California Arts Council Awards Record $30 Million to California’s Creative and Cultural Organizations With support from the California Arts Council, Blue Line Arts in Placer County will provide arts programming for veterans and […]	VIEW >
National Endowment for the Arts Announces More than $5 Million Awarded to Grants in California Pictured: HeArt Project in Los Angeles will receive an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The […]	VIEW >
Announcing California Arts Council Grant Season State arts grants will support organizational operations, individuals, and project-based activities; prioritizing relief and recovery for organizations and individuals impacted […]	VIEW >
California Arts Council Launches New Individual Artist Fellowships Program Agency returns to individual artist funding for first time in 18 years; grants will support individual artistic practice through unrestricted […]	VIEW >
Virtual Council Meeting Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting on Friday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. […]	VIEW >
Council Meeting: Stockton Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting next Friday, April 28, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting […]	VIEW >
California Arts Council Releases First Ever Strategic Plan for Cultural Resilience, Economic Growth, and Global Leadership SACRAMENTO, CA – Today the California Arts Council, a state agency, released the first strategic plan for California’s creative economy. […]	VIEW >
2026 California Poetry Out Loud State Finals to be Held March 8 and 9 in Sacramento SACRAMENTO, CA – High school students representing 49 California counties will converge on Sacramento March 8 and 9 to compete […]	VIEW >

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