Foundation / Corporation
San Francisco Grants for the Arts (GFTA)
09/01/14
11/14/14 5:00 PM
Grants starting at $5,000 to California non-profit organizations offering high-quality, diverse arts activities in the City and County of San Francisco. These grants are intended to enhance San Francisco's attractiveness to visitors by supporting activities in the performing, visual, media, and/or literary arts.
GFTA has a policy of supporting qualifying arts organizations’ general operating expenses, and does not limit the number of years groups may receive grants. The goal is to be a stable, dependable base of support for organizations that continue to meet the funding criteria.
GrantWatch ID#: 144881
A minimum grant is $5,000.
The successful applicant signs a contract for the period July 1 to June 30, the City's fiscal year, and must keep the Fund apprised of its progress through a year-end report.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Grants for the Arts
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 347
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415.554.6710
Fax: 415.554.6711
Email: gfta@sfgov.org
USA: California
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