Grant for Performing Arts Creation and Innovation Support in California (USA)
GrantID: 74150
Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $35,000
Summary
This grant offers support for imaginative and community‑focused art projects. It provides one‑time awards ranging from $15,000 to $35,000, covering up to 35% of the total project budget (which must not exceed $100,000). Eligible applicants are small nonprofit arts organizations or groups under fiscal sponsorship whose annual budgets are $1.5 million or less. Projects must be completed within one year of receiving the award, and previous recipients must wait a full cycle before reapplying.
The intent of this funding is to encourage bold, innovative artistic expression that reflects diverse voices and engages with local communities. It supports works in theater, dance, music, and visual arts that are daring, collaborative, and culturally responsive. Preference is given to projects featuring Bay Area–based artists or teams, with a special focus on underrepresented voices, including Black, Indigenous, and artists of color.
There is an annual application window making it essential to plan ahead. Funds are meant to seed new creative work rather than sustain ongoing operations. It's designed to uplift emerging or smaller-scale organizations seeking to produce projects with cultural depth and community resonance.
Overall, this grant is ideal for smaller nonprofits or fiscally sponsored initiatives looking to create original artistic experiences that are rooted in local context and community dialogue. The award can provide valuable support for one‑year, budget‑capped projects with a clear cultural purpose and social impact.
Those working in Black, Indigenous, People of Color and located in California may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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