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California Arts Grants

Explore 359 grant opportunities

Arts Impact Grants
$4,000
County of Sonoma (California Arts Council)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Sonoma County, California, to help sustain their operations and enhance community engagement through creative programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust Fund
$7,500
C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that focus on enhancing the community through projects in arts, education, health, and human services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Arts & Culture Grants Program
$10,000
City of San Leandro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individual artists in San Leandro for artistic and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and celebrate local culture.

Arts
City or township governments
The Advance Redding Fund for the Performing Arts in California
$24,500
Community Foundation of the North State
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative performing arts projects by nonprofit organizations in the Greater Redding area, aimed at enhancing community engagement and artistic collaboration.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Grover Beach WGA Business Grant Program
$2,000
City of Grover Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local businesses affected by construction disruptions along West Grand Avenue in Grover Beach, helping them maintain operations during the improvements.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Bono Brothers Memorial Trust Fund
$7,500
Bono Brothers Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Catholic charitable organizations in Marin County, California, that focus on improving the lives of needy children through education, health services, and humanitarian efforts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cultural Art and Arts Programming
$10,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations and public entities for free cultural and artistic events in Alameda, including performances, festivals, and educational programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Groundwork Grants
$20,000
Groundwork Grants
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based cultural heritage institutions, particularly those serving historically underrepresented communities, to enhance their disaster preparedness and preservation efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Robert J. Keown Trust Fund
$20,000
Robert J. Keown Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that support needy Christians, particularly elderly women and those who are infirm, who lack other means of support.

Arts
Nonprofits
Improve the Quality of Life of LGBTQ+ Community in California
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that aim to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families through initiatives in arts, health, civil rights, and community building.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Distinguished Artist Award
$1,000
City of Cupertino (Arts and Culture Commission)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant recognizes and supports established artists in Cupertino who have made significant contributions to their art and the local community, providing a cash award to promote their work and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Documentary Media Production Grant
$15,000
California Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals working on documentary projects that highlight California's diverse stories and cultures, requiring collaboration with humanities advisors and matching funds.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
Lynne & Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists in California
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to adult performing artists in Humboldt County, California, to help them develop their artistic work in fields such as acting, singing, dancing, and comedy.

Arts
Individuals
Truckee Core Values Fund
$2,500
Truckee Chamber of Commerce
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support for marketing events that promote Truckee's core values, benefiting nonprofit organizations and community-focused initiatives within the town.

Arts
Nonprofits
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to California-based entities for infrastructure projects that utilize recycled tire materials to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable construction practices.

Transportation
City or township governments
New & Experimental Works
$30,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-size arts organizations in the Bay Area to help local artists create innovative projects that engage and benefit their communities.

Infrastructure
County governments
New Music Inc Incubator Program
$10,000
New Music USA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This program provides financial support and mentorship to small, artist-led music organizations in Los Angeles County to help them grow and develop sustainable practices.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cultural Funding Grant Program
$20,000
City of Ventura
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Ventura to enhance community access to arts, promote economic development, and strengthen cultural infrastructure.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cultural Participation and Community Engagement Grant
$25,000
City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports San José-based nonprofit organizations, small artist groups, and individuals with fiscal sponsors in creating arts projects that foster community engagement and celebrate cultural diversity.

Arts
City or township governments