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California Arts Grants

Explore 347 grant opportunities

Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association Grant
$50,000
Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Association
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for historic preservation projects in Long Beach, California, supporting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and for-profit entities that benefit the public and align with national preservation standards.

Arts
Nonprofits
Artistic Legacy Grant
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This program provides funding to San Francisco-based artists with at least 25 years of residency and artistic practice in the city, focusing on those who engage with their communities and promote cultural equity.

Arts
Individuals
Community Challenge Grant
$150,000
City and County of San Francisco
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This program provides funding for community-led projects in San Francisco that enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood engagement through beautification and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Cotati Cultural Event Grant Program
$5,000
City of Cotati
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support for local organizations and individuals to host multicultural and community events in Cotati that promote diversity, equity, and health.

Arts
Individuals
Develop Quick Grants
$1,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Cruz County for professional development activities that enhance artistic skills or improve organizational capacity.

Arts
Individuals
Distinguished Artist Award
$1,000
City of Cupertino (Arts and Culture Commission)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant recognizes and supports established artists in Cupertino who have made significant contributions to their art and the local community, providing a cash award to promote their work and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Victor Thomas Jacoby Awards
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to visual artists and craftspeople in Humboldt County, California, to help them explore new artistic techniques and develop their creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
Lynne and Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists in California
$1,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to adult performing artists in Humboldt County, California, to help them develop and present new artistic projects.

Arts
Individuals
Arts Express Grant Program
$5,000
San Benito County Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides funding to support arts-based nonprofit organizations and individual artists in San Benito County, California, promoting community engagement and cultural equity through creative projects and operational support.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts Impact Grants
$4,000
County of Sonoma (California Arts Council)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Sonoma County, California, to help sustain their operations and enhance community engagement through creative programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Zellerbach Family Foundation Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Zellerbach Family Foundation (ZFF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area for community-focused creative projects that promote artistic excellence and engagement, particularly among underrepresented communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cultural Grants Program
$80,000
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles to create accessible cultural and artistic projects that engage the community through free or low-cost events.

Arts
Nonprofits
DEI High Impact Grant
$20,000
City of San Luis Obispo (Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public institutions in San Luis Obispo to implement innovative projects that promote equity and inclusion for underserved communities while addressing systemic issues like affordable housing and access to services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Together in Community Grant
$10,000
Zellerbach Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community-focused events in the San Francisco Bay Area that promote inclusivity and cultural engagement among historically underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
Harden Foundation Grant
$100,000
Harden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County, California, that aim to improve the well-being of individuals and families, promote cultural activities, and enhance community services.

Youth
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Reinvestment Program
Contact for amount
County of San Diego
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and public agencies in San Diego County for projects that enhance community well-being, safety, and economic opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Akonadi Foundation’s So Love Can Win Fund
$30,000
Akonadi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Oakland-based organizations focused on racial justice, storytelling, and community collaboration to foster inclusive spaces and collective empowerment.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
CFSLOCO Community Grant Program
$40,000
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo County, California, to enhance their initiatives in arts, environment, health, and services for seniors and people with disabilities, promoting community wellbeing and equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quick Grant Program
$600
Center Cultural for Innovation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for individual artists and nonprofit arts organization staff in California to enhance their business skills and administrative capacity through professional development activities.

Arts
Individuals