Grant To Support The Local Creative Economy in California (USA)
GrantID: 208
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $20,000
Summary
A Southern California municipality offers an annual grant program to support local artists and arts organizations in creating projects that enrich the community's cultural landscape. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant arts scene by providing financial assistance to those who contribute to the city's creative economy and cultural identity.
Eligible applicants include individual artists and arts organizations based in the city. Applicants must possess a current city business license and agree to maintain liability insurance during the project term and for one year after project completion. Attendance at a mandatory information session is required to qualify for the grant.
The program supports projects that explore the intersection of arts, culture, and economics, encouraging community engagement and participation. Projects may include visual arts, performance, music, creative writing, and digital media. Priority is given to initiatives that activate underserved areas and stimulate economic development within the city.
Grant amounts vary, with individual artists eligible for up to $10,000 and arts organizations for up to $20,000. Funds are distributed in three payments over a 12-month period, with the first payment at project commencement, the second midway through the project, and the final payment upon successful completion and submission of a final report.
Applications are typically due in October, with the next deadline on October 21, at 11:59 PM. Interested applicants should prepare a project proposal, timeline, budget, and letters of community support.
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