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California Arts Grants

Explore 363 grant opportunities

Community Events Grant Program
$54,105
City of Sunnyvale
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for free public events that promote community engagement and cultural celebration in Sunnyvale, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ojai Women’s Fund
$20,000
Ojai Women’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Ojai Valley, California, to address community needs and enhance quality of life through impactful programs in areas like arts, education, environment, health, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Project Grant for Capital Improvements
$500,000
Perenchio Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that seek to improve their physical or digital infrastructure to enhance their ongoing arts programming and community accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Investing in the Artist Grant for Arts Organizations
$20,000
City of Santa Ana Arts & Culture Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Ana for creative projects that promote community engagement and economic development through the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Special Event Support Program Grant
$100,000
The City of Monterey
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations hosting free public events that enrich the cultural, educational, and economic landscape of the Monterey community.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Festival and Parade Grant Program
$10,000
City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports non-profit arts and culture organizations, or social service groups partnering with local arts entities, to host public festivals and parades that promote cultural diversity and community engagement in Pasadena.

Arts
Nonprofits
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Grant
$25,000
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Carlsbad, California, for projects that improve the health and well-being of children and families, addressing issues such as self-sufficiency, childcare, mental health, and food insecurity.

Health
Nonprofits
Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists in California
$5,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento region to enhance performing arts education for underserved youth aged 8-17, helping them access training and mentorship in various art forms.

Arts
Nonprofits
Unrestricted Operating Grants
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SVCREATES
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Santa Clara County, California, helping them enhance their programming and community engagement while promoting equity and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
San Francisco Bay Area Artadia Awards
$15,000
Artadia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to contemporary visual artists in the San Francisco Bay Area, enabling them to advance their careers and creative projects.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Pine Cone Foundation’s Micro-Grant
$3,500
Pine Cone Foundation (PCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for small-scale projects in various fields, such as arts, education, and community development, to support individuals and organizations with limited access to other grant opportunities.

Agriculture
County governments
Stockton Blvd Plan Action Grant
$25,000
City of Sacramento Neighborhood Development Action Team (NDAT)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-led projects that enhance the social, economic, and cultural vitality of Stockton Boulevard and its neighborhoods, with a strong emphasis on arts and culture initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CALI Catalyst Grant Program
$7,500
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual changemakers in California's arts and culture sector who are driving positive change and promoting equity and inclusion.

Arts
Individuals
Special Events Permit Grant Program
$20,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and business entities for hosting high-profile community events in Alameda that require special permits and city services.

Community Development
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Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts
$15,000
Santa Barbara Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County that enhance access to high-quality performing arts programming, particularly for low-income and marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Arts Grants
$7,500
Monterey County Arts Council (Arts4MC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that provide public arts and culture programs, with a focus on promoting equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Grant Program
$175,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in San Francisco and Oakland that are led by artists and engage with local communities.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Operating Grants I & II
$25,000
Arts Council for Long Beach
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Long Beach that promote community engagement and appreciation of the arts through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Competitive Event Grants
$2,000
City of Saratoga
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This program provides financial support for free, volunteer-led community events in Saratoga that promote inclusivity and celebrate local culture and history.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Public Art Event Grant
$5,000
City of Salinas
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to residents, groups, or organizations in Salinas, California, to create free public art events that engage the community through various artistic expressions.

Arts
Individuals