State
California Arts Council (CAC)
02/24/21
Grants of up to $35,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations and arts-based units of government to strengthen operations and organizational capacity. Funding is intended to support service organizations that have a regional or statewide impact. Funding areas may include professional development opportunities in areas such as artistic skills, communications, financial management, marketing, outreach, and sales; or career support through activities such as leadership training, mentorships, networking, and re-granting.
The program intends to contribute to the health and vitality of the creative workforce in California by creating a resilient network of arts service organizations and artists. Arts service organizations provide specialized, practical services for artists, arts organizations, and cultural communities.
Program Requirements
GrantWatch ID#: 151192
Estimated Total Number of Grant Awards: 53
Applicant organizations can request up to $35,000.
Grant Activity Period: October 1. 2021 – September 30, 2022
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Online application system: https://calartscouncil.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp
Jason Jong, Arts Program Specialist
jason.jong@arts.ca.gov
(916) 322-6338
To schedule a 15-minute phone consultation with Jason:
https://calendly.com/jason-jong
California Arts Council
1300 I Street, Suite 930
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-6555
Toll Free: (800) 201-6201
FAX: (916) 322-6575
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