California Arts Grants

This program provides financial support to arts and culture organizations in the Bay Area to fund innovative projects by local artists, particularly those from marginalized communities.

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Yucaipa that deliver valuable services, programs, or events benefiting the community.

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Los Angeles County for innovative projects that promote community connection, creativity, learning, livability, and recreational opportunities.

This program provides financial assistance to Ventura-based nonprofit organizations hosting community festivals and events on city property to enhance local culture and stimulate economic activity.

This program provides funding to San Francisco-based artists with at least 25 years of residency and artistic practice in the city, focusing on those who engage with their communities and promote cultural equity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals, non-profits, community partnerships, and Tribal Nations in California to promote Native arts, cultural revitalization, and the sharing of traditional knowledge across generations.

This fund provides financial support to established programs in San Diego that improve the welfare and education of the elderly, sight-impaired individuals, and youth.

This grant provides $5,000 to individual artists living in Berkeley to create and publicly present original work that engages the local community, with a focus on diverse artistic disciplines.

This grant provides financial support to adult performing artists in Humboldt County, California, to help them develop and present new artistic projects.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

This grant provides financial support to Oakland-based organizations focused on racial justice, storytelling, and community collaboration to foster inclusive spaces and collective empowerment.

This program provides financial support to organizations hosting events in Santa Rosa that attract tourists and enhance the local economy, with a focus on promoting overnight visitation and community engagement.

This grant provides funding for professional artists in Mendocino County to deliver high-quality, curriculum-based arts workshops and performances in local schools, benefiting students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Hayward to improve their marketing, social media presence, and physical storefronts, fostering customer engagement and boosting sales.

This funding opportunity is designed for local nonprofit organizations in St. Helena to support innovative community projects that promote self-sufficiency, arts, culture, education, and family health and well-being.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve Goleta residents, focusing on community enhancement and assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to create arts programs that increase access to meaningful artistic experiences for historically marginalized communities.

This grant provides funding to Oakland-based community organizations and individuals to promote literacy for youth ages 0–18 through creative projects outside of school.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Elk Grove residents, enabling them to deliver essential public services and community-based arts programs during the fiscal year 2026-2027.

This grant provides financial support to small arts organizations in the Bay Area for innovative and community-focused artistic projects that uplift marginalized voices and promote inclusivity.