Cultural Equity Initiatives

The Cultural Equity Initiatives (CEI) grants provide organizations with the funds they need to sustain day-to-day operations and provide maximum flexibility. Donor Name: San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) State: California City: San Francisco Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  10/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Cultural Equity Initiatives (CEI) is a cornerstone of the Arts Commission’s grants program. CEI honors and amplifies the legacy of the Cultural Equity Endowment by supporting San Francisco-based arts organizations that are deeply embedded in their communities through multi-year, core support grants. Purpose and Funding Categories The CEI grant program supports San Francisco-based small and mid-sized arts organizations deeply rooted in San Francisco communities with core support grants up to $100,000 over 25 months/2 Years. Funds may be used for general operating expenses including but not limited to administrative/staff salaries, utilities, rent, office supplies, technology maintenance, space planning as well as for project costs, professional development, artistic planning and programming and sabbaticals. Prioritizes organizations deeply rooted in historically marginalized communities highlighted in the Cultural Equity Endowment legislation. Fosters artistic expression and arts leadership reflective of San Francisco’s rich cultural heritage and legacy. Provides flexibility and addresses bandwidth challenges in critical sustainability areas including operations and staff development. Funding Information $50,000 – $100,000. Grant Period July 1, 2025 — July 31, 2027. Eligibility Criteria  Organization Applicants Must: Be a 501c3 filing a 990PC or Fiscally Sponsored by a San Francisco 501c3 in good standing. Have annual operating revenue under $2,000,000. Organizations that exceed the $2,000,000 budget cap due to re-granting must verify their operational budget without pass-through funds at the time of application. Applicants must upload audited financials from the most recently completed fiscal year demonstrating the dollar amount of pass-through funds. Provide a submitted and signed copy of Federal Form 990 for a tax year ending on or after December 31, 2022. A submitted Federal Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N is required of all applicants. Applicants with budgets under $50,000 should submit a copy of their most recently submitted 990- N and Profit and Loss Statements and Balance Sheets for the two most recently completed fiscal years. Have a mission statement clearly focused on the development, production, presentation, and/or support of project-based artistic works and/or youth arts activities in San Francisco. Organization Applicants Must NOT: Be a 501c3 private foundation filing a 990PF. Be a for profit entity LLCs with a budget cap of $500,000 and sole proprietorships may apply with a fiscal sponsor. Be a part of another City agency or Department – this includes Cultural Centers funded by the Cultural Center Endowment and Cultural Districts. Be a Community Benefit District. Ineligible Expenses Grant funds may not pay for: Activities outside of San Francisco, this includes travel outside of San Francisco Deficit reduction Start-up money for new organizations. For more information, visit SFAC. Related Posts:City of Dublin Hotel/Motel Tax Grant – Ohio2025 Arts Grant Program - CaliforniaFarming Reinforces Education and Student Health…Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans Grant…Creative Projects for Schools in MassachusettsTrico Power Grants for Nonprofit Organizations (Arizona)West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund - WisconsinGIVE Washington County Fund Grants in PennsylvaniaGrant T. Johnson & Peggy Pipes-Johnson Memorial…Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans Grant…Community Grants for Nonprofit Organizations (Indiana)Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants in IowaArtist Support Grants in North CarolinaCalifornia: Tustin Community Foundation Grant ProgramGrants to improve the Quality of Life in South CarolinaState of the Arts Grants Program - FloridaSitka Legacy Foundation Fund (Alaska)The M&M Area Community Foundation Grant Program…Apply now for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation GrantCity of Morro Bay Community Grants 2024-2025 (California)Town of Castle Rock Council Community Grant Program…